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July 5th, 2024 – Singapore – Multi-talented singer-songwriter Chris James is set to captivate audiences with his new single, “Roses”. An upbeat pop song that blends adult contemporary with bedroom pop, Chris James explores the theme of genuine love versus shallow actions, inspired by the realization that maintaining a relationship requires more than just superficial displays of affection over melodic guitars, a driving basic drum track, banjo, and piano.
He reflects, “I wanted to write a song about trying to maintain a relationship through surface-level actions, not realizing that the relationship just needed my attention.” As with most of his songs, Chris James has single-handedly written, recorded, produced, and mixed the track, showcasing his multifaceted talent and dedication to his craft. The song is written from the girl’s perspective, delving into the dynamics of a relationship where superficial gestures fall short of fulfilling emotional needs. The poignant chorus, “I don’t need no roses / No song for the pain / All I ever wanted / Was you to love me the same,” encapsulates the essence of the song.
Chris James explains, “Writing this song from her perspective helped me understand her feelings. She didn’t want grand gestures, just genuine love and change. It’s about the pain of unmet expectations and realizing that sometimes, despite caring deeply, things just don’t work out.”
Accompanying the release is a music video featuring Chris James running around a mansion, opening different doors with flowers in hand. This visual metaphor underscores the search for true connection and the futility of grandiose displays when genuine affection is absent.
"Roses" arrives just before Chris James embarks on his Asia tour next month, with stops in Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Singapore and Taipei. Fans can look forward to experiencing his heartfelt performances and dynamic stage presence during this highly anticipated tour.
Most recently, some of K-pop's biggest stars ATEEZ's Yeosangcovered Chris James' previous single "Don't Forget About Me", while EXO's CHEN recommends "If Tomorrow It's All Over". BTS' Jimin also announced his new album which features the song "Slow Dancing (feat. Sofia Carson)", a highly-anticipated release co-written by Chris James.
Listen to “Roses” here: symphony.to/chris-james/roses
About Chris James
With over 100 million streams to his name, Berlin-based, German-American artist Chris James continues to impact the music scene profoundly, following his collaboration on the Billboard Hot 100 #1 hit "Life Goes On" by BTS. Over the past three years, he has independently released 25 singles, 1 EP, and 4 albums, garnering an audience of over 1.2 million unique listeners and achieving more than 100 million plays on Spotify.
Chris's global appeal skyrocketed in 2020 with his breakout hit “Not Angry”, which currently boasts over 5 billion impressionson Douyin. His influence in the music world was further recognized when he received an award from KKBOX as one of the Top 100 Western Artists of the year. In addition to his solo career, Chris is a prolific songwriter with notable achievements, including co-writing several global hits including “Life Goes On”by BTS, “Like Crazy” by Jimin, and "Devil By The Window" by TOMORROW x TOGETHER. Two of these songs achieved #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and are RIAA-certified Platinum, while another topped the Billboard Global 200.
Chris James has grown a massive fan base across Asia, with all Asian cities dominating his Top 10 Streaming markets worldwide – Taipei #1, Thailand #2, Philippines #3, Singapore #4 and Malaysia #5.
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