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Kali Uchis Drops ‘Never Be Yours,’ The Singer’s First Track Since Her Maternity Leave

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Kali Uchis has a never-ending well of creative works, or so it appears. The “Moonlight” singer thought she fed her fans’ appetite in January with the release of her latest album, Orquídeas.

But, it turns out, she didn’t. Now, Kali Uchis is back from maternity leave to share the track, “Never Be Yours.” To some, the moody Josh Crocker-produced song may appear to be new. However, Kali Uchis’ day one fans will tell you it is actually an oldie but goodie.

If the lyrics, “Hello Kitty, why the long face? / You keep on standin’, standin’, standin’ in the same place / New coupons, riding in the Chevrolet with big bass / You’re deep on talkin’, talkin’ ’bout how we all lack taste / Beamer, Bentley / Make me, spend me / Nеw chain, you changed / Here’s your rеceipt,” don’t spark a flashback, you must have missed her appearance on the Kinda Neat podcast.

Back in 2014, Kali Uchis performed the record live for the show. The clip has since racked up over twenty-four million views on YouTube. With a snippet of the song currently gaining steam on TikTok, she decided to officially release the record across music platforms, starting with Kali Uchis’ official YouTube page.

Listen to the re-recording of Kali Uchis’ song “Never Be Yours” below.

Kali Uchis Releases New Single “I Wish You Roses”

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Kali Uchis appears to be revving up for a new project this year. Today, she unleashed her latest single, “I Wish You Roses.”

The 28-year-old singer came through her first drop of the year with the luscious new single on Thursday morning. The song boasts a warm, nostalgic feel, emphasized through Dylan Wiggins and Josh Crocker’s production.

LE BOURGET, FRANCE – DECEMBER 12: Kali Uchis attends “Le Raphia” Jacquemus show on December 12, 2022 in Le Bourget, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)

Uchis explained that the song is about closure and ending relationships without harboring negative feelings.

“This song is about being able to release people with love,” she said of the single. “It could be a friend, a lover, or someone else, but the point is to celebrate releasing people from your life without being resentful or bitter.”

Shortly after the song dropped, Kali Uchis released her new single along with colorful visuals, directed by Cho Gi-Seok in South Korea.

“I Wish You Roses” follows the release of October’s “La Única,” which soon arrived after September’s “No Hay Ley.” With a scheduled performance at Coachella this spring, it seems like she might drop even more music in the coming months.

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 06: Kali Uchis performs on Day 2 of Outside Lands Music And Arts Festival at Golden Gate Park on August 06, 2022 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Steve Jennings/WireImage)

Kali Uchis released her last body of work, Sin Miedo (Del Amor y Ostros Demonios) in 2020.

Check out Kali Uchis’s new single, “I Wish You Roses” below and sound off with your thoughts in the comments.

Quotable Lyrics
I was a rose in the garden of weeds
My petals are soft and silky as my sheets
So do not be afraid to get pricked by the thorns
While I’m here, I’m someone to honor
When I’m gone, I’m someone to mourn