Listen: "I! Only! Wanna! Live! Forever!" by Fleurie

For those who are fans of Lorde’s nostalgia-inducing music or are just old souls looking for a different sound, Fleurie’s new single I! Only! Wanna! Live! Forever! is the perfect listen for you. Featuring three new singles from the Nashville-based artist, I! Only! Wanna! Live! Forever! is the perfect blend of vintage music reminiscent of the 90s with a whimsical twist. “I! Only! Wanna! Live! Forever!”, “Millennium Angel”, and “Supertropicali” pair with each other perfectly by each having an instrumental aspect that feels familiar while having an uniqueness that makes each song stick out.

Fleurie’s hypnotic, smooth sounding voice shines in the single “Millennium Angel” as it showcases her range. From the powerful clear emotions of the song’s verses to a repetitive, background chorus that seems to float over the music like a cloud, Fleurie showcases her full talent in this mellow, almost vintage-sounding single. With relatable lyrics that make listeners feel both seen and encouraged, “Millennium Angel” is a must-have for all artists or dreamers.

“Supertropicali” is an upbeat, 90s-feeling pop song with a modern-day take to it. The lyrics follow a Hollywood fairytale, where the protagonist says “I wanna see my name on billboards under these city lights” as she pursues her dream life but is reminded that “when you fall into the motion/you will never be the same”. The repeating “Super-tropi-cali fragi-listic expi-ali-docious” in the chorus is sung with an auto-tuned edit, making it almost feel like a magic spell just waiting to be cast. And by the time the single ends, it’s hard to not feel like you’re in a fantastical world of Fleurie’s creating. One that merges the glitzy, pop world of Hollywood and California, while still feeling like you’re in a fairytale where anything is possible.

The single with the same title has a slow, almost romantic pacing to it as Fleurie sings about love- but not necessarily in the typical sense. While most love songs seem to center around one person, “I! Only! Wanna! Live! Forever!” feels more like a celebration of a life in the city that is shared with other. There is an almost cinematic quality to the single, created by the union of powerful, dramatic instrumentals and Fleurie’s ethereal and impactful vocals. While nobody truly can live forever, songs can remain timeless. And when Fleurie sings “You and me, we’re gonna live forever/Our names up in the stars together” it almost feels possible.

I! Only! Wanna! Live! Forever! Is available now on Spotify, Apple Music, and other streaming platforms.