With a magnetism that lingers long after the final note, a voice that is both strong and delicate, asserting itself effortlessly, and a guitar solo that cuts through with precision at just the right moment, this is “it’s ALWAYS been about you,” the new single from breakout pop singer-songwriter kylekelly, a track that settles in easily and leaves a lasting echo.
The song is built around a relationship defined by tension, where ego and constant criticism ultimately erode any real chance of connection. Throughout the track, the artist portrays a narcissistic figure who not only points out flaws but also tries to reshape the other person in their own image, demanding, almost as a condition, that they stop being who they are to become someone else.
kylekelly belongs to a new wave of artists crafting deeply personal emotional worlds through their music. Raised in the suburbs of New Jersey and trained from an early age in instruments such as piano, guitar, drums, and bass, he quickly established himself as a well-rounded creator with a clear artistic vision.
By 17, he was already performing on stages across New York. Live, his concept expands with a carefully measured, almost choreographed energy that he describes as a “twenty-minute party.” That intensity has led him to tour alongside artists like Daniel Seavey and to currently join Natalie Jane across Europe, connecting with diverse audiences while building an international following.
“a melancholic romcom,” his debut project, presented a nostalgic and emotionally unstable creative universe, inspired by the aesthetic of 2000s films, yet shaped by modern relationships and post-pandemic disconnection. This concept will continue to expand with its follow-up, “the inevitable sequel,” scheduled for 2026.
“it’s ALWAYS been about you” fits seamlessly into kylekelly’s universe as a direct, emotional, and necessary piece. A reminder that what matters most in life is not staying at all costs, but knowing when to leave and begin writing a new story, or in his case, a new song.
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