Lyra has unveiled her new single ‘Queen’, which is set to drop three weeks ahead of her self-titled studio album ‘LYRA’ via Rubyworks Records . The single which exudes a sense of being free from sexual limitations was produced and co-written by Phil Cook (Lewis Capaldi, Ellie Goulding, and Calum Scott) who also produced the records Falling and Lovers.
‘Queen’ is about promiscuity, about pleasure, about a one night stand, of owning it and not needing anymore in that moment of exchange. It’s about empowerment and taking back that control, the opening chords of the record harness Lyra’s raw and powerful vocals with her signature drum beats and intensity from the get go.
“This song is bad-ass” explains Lyra, “…it presents a version of myself that I was always scared to be. It’s a reminder that you need me and I don’t need you, and I can be my own Queen”.
‘Queen’ is for everyone, about being your own Queen. The gender battle, why do men get commended for their sexual endeavours, while women are defined as ‘easy’ on a one night stand? Candid and confessional in its narrative, it is about taking back ownership!
“It’s a reminder that I/we don’t need validation from anyone, this is my life so watch me live it. I will be my own Queen”, mentions Lyra.
“Sipping whiskey in the club, Watch me levitate”
As Lyra is set to release her studio album next month, which includes the pop anthems Chess, Drink Me Up and You, the Irish pop sensation and fashionista concludes a hectic month following her return to live performances across Ireland. These included two sold out 3Olympia Theatre Shows and two sold out Cork Opera House shows. Lyra has received rapturous applause across the width and breadth of the country.
On speaking of the record Lyra explains “I wanted this song to be grittier and underground, with a lot of attitude”, it’s a sassy song”. This is for all women, about being our own Queens”.
Lyra has reached over 21 million streams globally (Spotify and YouTube)
“Queen” on release today March 27th, 2024 from all platforms.
