‘Love=Cost’ is the latest release from indie-pop artist Clea. With introspective lyrics, this track holds a beautiful soundscape driven by layered synths. The production flows like water shimmering in moonlight, and the lyrics have a singalong vibe.

Clea ensures that her music provides a truly immersive experience—she is involved with the entire creative process involving production, visuals, and styling. Fiercely independent, she draws inspiration from nature and living the slow and intentional life. Her music has a softness, and her lyrics are deeply poetic, inviting her listeners to form a very personal connection with her music.

Lyrically, her song ‘Love=Cost’ captures the essence of how exhausting and emotionally draining loving someone wholeheartedly can feel. Love always comes at a price, and her song perfectly encapsulates that personal introspection. Rather than romanticizing how love feels, Clea acknowledges the complexities and the contradictions that love makes us feel in our lives.

The background score feels sophisticated and delicate, which creates a steady base for her emotionally heavy lyrics. There is a stunning juxtaposition between the shimmering arrangement of the instrumentation and the rawness and earnestness of the lyrics. It helps the song have a charming vibe, which doesn’t feel overwhelming. The song would be perfect for a late-night drive or a day where we unwind from the fast-paced nature of our lives. 

You can listen to ‘Love=Cost’ by Clea on popular platforms like Spotify and YouTube.

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