Life is by My Chérie

Inspired by an eye-opening three-month solo adventure across Europe, Adelaide-based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist My Chérie today releases her latest single, Life is. Written on a 30-hour flight home, the track encapsulates the raw emotions, moments of solitude, and deep reflections gathered on her travels.

Life is was born from a transformative journey—one that saw My Chérie not just play shows but immerse herself in the world. Living out of hostels, sharing spaces with strangers, and absorbing the stories of people from all walks of life, she found herself reflecting on the universal struggles that bind us—uncertainty, nostalgia, loneliness, fleeting joy, and the search for meaning.

“People all over the world carry the same weight on their shoulders. Not fully knowing why we’re here, worrying about the future, holding onto the past, searching for connection. I met people I may never see again, but their stories changed me. I wrote Life is in a moment of clarity on my flight home—it all just poured out,” shares My Chérie.

Tracklist

1.	Life is	2:39

Lyrics

I’ve been searching for a child,
She’s been missing for a while. Posters on the walls and siren sounds.
A worn-out hat, leopard print, colourful patterns that don’t fit in. Authentic souls sitting in the lost and found.
Lost dreams; Overthinking.
The future sold to teenagers is so misleading.
Find the courage, still waiting,
Yeah what is life?
We’re still debating.
And a flowers thirsty,
Grateful that it’s raining but the girls want a different shade of brown, so they’re complaining.

Yeah, who is right? Who is wrong? Life is short and life is long. Who is right? Who is wrong? Life is short and life is long.

Holding a new friend's hand, hear their heart beating, and I try to understand Another human, a main character, just like me.
Yeah, three Dutch boys from the Netherlands. Two camomiles and a peppermint. Love you like my brothers, yeah it's the sentiment. The life you want is never limited.

A lady from Nepal told me her story and the secret to it all. She said, “You got it good”.
But I’ve been beaten, I’ve been bitten, I’ve been loved, and I’ve been smitten so I felt misunderstood But I’ve got breath in my lungs and these legs have got nothing wrong, so I keep walking and I keep writing songs.

Yeah who is right? Who is wrong? Life is short and life is long. Who is right? Who is wrong? Life is short and life is long.

Credits

released June 20, 2025
Production by Mario Späte and My Chérie
Mixed & Mastered by Mario Späte

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