SET TO PERFORM HER FIRST EVER HEADLINE SHOW
IN THAILAND ON APRIL 26
April 15th, 2025 — Singapore's indie pop darling, singer-songwriter and producer Shye unveils her latest single, "Waited for you", a soul-stirring track that explores the emotional turmoil of being caught in the "in-between" of a relationship. The song, which embodies the space between holding on and letting go, takes listeners on an intimate journey through love, doubt, and self-discovery. Fans can stream the song HERE.
"Waited for you" encapsulates the poignant moment of being stuck in the in-between—caught between holding on and letting go. It addresses the complexities of waiting, hoping, and questioning, "Are you worth it?" The song captures the anxiety of toxic ties, symbolised by the lyric "I drown in your goodbyes," as they appear and disappear on their terms, playing games with your heart and mind.
Shye – "Waited for you" (Official Video)
"Through the melodies and lyrics, I hope to provide a sense of comfort and understanding for those who are in toxic situations, reminding them to stop blaming or doubting themselves. More important than anything, I want them to know that it's okay to take the time to process their emotions and to encourage them to choose themselves."
— Shye
Drawing a parallel to the phases of a day—morning, afternoon, and evening—the song represents the afternoon: the midpoint between beginnings and endings. Shye reflects on the beauty of this transitionary space, recognising that it's the decisions made during this phase that hold the power to shape the outcome. "The afternoon doesn’t last forever and eventually, we will find the strength to close this chapter and step into the next." says Shye.
For Shye, "Waited for you" marks a shift in her usual songwriting process. Rather than starting with chord progressions, the melody and first line of the chorus came to her like a spark of inspiration. "I immediately recorded it on my phone, then searched for the right chords. Everything just flowed naturally from there," she explains.
Through this release, Shye hopes to connect with listeners who may be stuck in the emotional "afternoon" of their own relationships—caught in the uncertainty of waiting, questioning, and holding onto something that feels increasingly fragmented. "Waited for you" is a poignant reminder to trust ourselves, take the time to heal, and ultimately embrace the courage to let go when it's time to move on.
Stream "Waited for you" here
Watch the official video here
About Shye
Shye is an independent singer-songwriter and music producer from Singapore. She oversees the creative process of writing, recording and production from home and is also the mixing and mastering engineer responsible for all her music. Shye's music is inspired by a mixture of dreamy indie/electronic pop and alternative rock.
A self-taught artist, Shye began her music journey at the age of 16 when she entered a music competition for fun and emerged unexpectedly as the winner, with music from her debut EP 'Augus7ine' in 2018. Shye followed up with her 14-track debut album 'days to morning glory' in 2020. In the following year, Shye released her second EP 'hello TRINITY' followed by 'idk it’s complicated' in 2022. Her next body of work, '9LIVES' followed suit in October of 2023 and she continued to drop singles throughout 2024 and into 2025.
Shye has supported international acts such as Daniel Caesar, Clairo, Superorganism, Sales, Men I Trust, and The Chairs during their tours in Singapore. She has also performed at music festivals such as Tiger Den SXSW in Austin Texas (2023), Axean Festival in Singapore (2023), Asia Rolling Music Festival in Taiwan (2022), Urbanscapes in Malaysia, (2019), Baybeats in Singapore (2023, 2019), Asiya Festival in the Philippines (2024), and virtually for Music Lane Okinawa (2021) and Bangkok Music City (2020). Shye performed at the swearing-in ceremony of Singapore's new Prime Minister in May 2024, and wrapped up a performance at The Alex Blake Charlie Sessions in December 2024 alongside international acts. She recently performed at Taiwan's Emerge Fest and will be taking the stage for her first ever Thai headline show in Bangkok, this April.
Shye was named 'Best New Act from Asia' at the 2022 BandLab NME Awards and received the 2022 KKBOX 'Rising Star Award'. She also took part in the China music reality show《青年派计划》broadcasted on Mango TV, where she emerged a finalist. Last year, Shye had participated in the idol survival show Chuang Asia Thailand.
Shye has also been added to the lists of Forbes Asia 30 under 30, Tatler Asia's Gen. T Leaders of Tomorrow 2024, Dazed 100 Global and Asia and most recently Prestige 40 under 40. Shye was invited by Chanel to attend her first overseas fashion show, the Chanel Cruise Replica Show in Hong Kong last November, an event attended by celebrated musicians such as G-DRAGON and Angèle. She also attended her maiden Paris Fashion Week show with the brand in March. Shye has graced the covers of magazines such as FEMALE, Men's Folio, Prestige, Her World, Grazia and Aplus. She has also collaborated with numerous fashion brands.
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