British singer/songwriter Natasha Hamilton refuses to falter in the face of heartbreak today (January 31st) with the release of her defiant new single ‘Burning Letters’.
Empowered by a clear desire to never become a tragic, or lost causality of love, Hamilton uses the deeply emotive track as a vehicle to exercise her demons after being blindsided by the unexpected breakdown of a previous relationship.
Filled with a tangible sense of both fragility and strength, Natasha delivers the songs introspective lyrics with discernible vigour, her distinguished tone and thoughtful vocal choices, successfully showcasing her artistic and personal growth, as she rejects any notion of self-pity or victim mentality, proving herself to be the ultimate survivor.
“‘Burning Letters’ tells a story of heartbreak, healing, and finding strength in the ashes of a failed relationship,” the two-time BRIT Award nominee says of the single. “It all started with a breakup I didn’t see coming. I walked into my home one day, and the first thing I saw was his key lying on the mat. That moment felt like a gut punch. Weeks later, he sent me a letter. It was his only way to reach out since I’d blocked him on everything else. But instead of helping, the letter just made things worse… so I did what anyone with a broken heart and a streak of drama might do—I burned it!”
“Right there in the garden, in a roasting tin, I watched it go up in flames. It wasn’t just cathartic—it was symbolic. That fire was the start of my healing, my way of taking back control.”
“When I sat down to write the song with my co-writer, Paul Visser, I knew I wanted to channel every unfiltered emotion from that moment. From the heartbreak of seeing his key on the floor, waking up each day and rolling over to an empty bed, to the bittersweet beauty of finding peace amidst the chaos. The song flowed from there…”
Listen to ‘Burning Letters’ below:
Since announcing her departure from Atomic Kitten last October, Natasha Hamilton has gone all out to push forward with her solo endeavours, releasing a string of singles as an independent artist under her own label Morpho Music Group.
Blending raw, honest storytelling with unforgettable melodies, Natasha pulls from her varied and vast life experiences to produce the most personal music of her career thus far.
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