Prateek Kuhad drops 'If I Cannot Be Yours', second single from upcoming album 'Full Moon Chamber'
Mumbai, June 13
Singer-songwriter Prateek Kuhad has released 'If I Cannot Be Yours', the second single from his upcoming studio album Full Moon Chamber, which is scheduled to be released on July 10.
The track, accompanied by an official music video, follows the release of 'Blush', the first single from the album that was unveiled last month.
Built around soft vocals, synths, electric guitar and a driving rhythm, 'If I Cannot Be Yours' explores themes of identity, emotional dependence and self-discovery. The song revolves around the question, "If I cannot be yours, darling, who should I be?," as per the press release.
Speaking about the track, Kuhad said it examines the uncertainty that can accompany the end of a relationship.
"Sitting at the centre of loss of identity and self rediscovery, 'If I Cannot Be Yours' explores the unsettling space between wanting to leave a relationship and fearing the reality of who you might become without it. It is about reaching a point where so much of your sense of self is tied to another person, that letting go forces you to confront who you are on your own," he said in a statement.
'Full Moon Chamber' is Prateek's third studio album and his first since 'The Way That Lovers Do' (2022).
Written and recorded between New York and Los Angeles, the 14-track album explores themes of love, belonging and identity through deeply personal songwriting.
Los Angeles-based producers Nick Ruth and Mike Irish worked on 'If I Cannot Be Yours'. Ruth, known for collaborations with artists including Kelly Clarkson, Bakar and Lauren Spencer Smith, also helped shape the overall sound of the album by refining recordings into a cohesive sonic framework.
The album will be released on July 10 via Atlantic Records.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Prateek Kuhad is easily one of the best singer-songwriters India has produced in recent years. His music has this universal appeal—whether you're in Mumbai or New York. "If I Cannot Be Yours" gives me Coldplay vibes. Can't wait for the album!
I discovered Prateek through "cold/mess" and have been a fan ever since. This new track is beautiful—soft yet powerful. The production by Nick Ruth really elevates it. Desi representation on Atlantic Records! 🙌
Don't get me wrong, I like Prateek's music, but sometimes his songs feel a bit too similar. The lyrics here are deep, but the melody sounds like a variation of his earlier work. Still, glad to see Indian artists going global. Let's see what the full album brings.
This song is going straight to my breakup playlist. 🎵 The line "If I cannot be yours, darling, who should I be?" hits different when you've been through that kind of heartbreak. Prateek really knows how to capture those emotions. So proud of our desi boy!
Wow, this is genuinely good. I first heard Prateek at a friend's recommendation and now I'm hooked. The synths and guitar work together perfectly. It's melancholic but hopeful. And 14 tracks? That's a proper album, not just a collection of singles.
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