Lizzo Returns with New Song “Love In Real Life” Ahead of Highly Anticipated Album

Lizzo is officially back. After a three-year hiatus, the multi-award-winning artist has returned with her brand-new single, “Love In Real Life,” the first taste of her upcoming album of the same name. Out now via Nice Life Recording Company/Atlantic Records, the track signals the beginning of what promises to be another defining chapter in Lizzo’s career.

While Lizzo is no stranger to musical evolution, “Love In Real Life” sees her pushing boundaries once again. The song opens with a soft, spoken-word intro before bursting into vibrant guitar riffs and an irresistibly groovy beat. It’s Lizzo at her most playful and confident, blending rock and funk influences with her signature soulful delivery. The chorus—“Baby come over here, I need love in real life”—is as infectious as ever, marking a fresh sonic direction that still feels unmistakably hers.

Accompanying the release is a striking music video directed by Colin Tilley. In it, Lizzo navigates a surreal night out, beginning with excitement before realizing her friends are vanishing into a faceless crowd. The eerie yet stylish visual adds a deeper layer to the song, reflecting themes of love, connection, and self-discovery.

The Start of a New Lizzo Era

Lizzo first teased the track earlier this month, sending fans into a frenzy with a cryptic social media post bidding farewell to her Special era. Soon after, she dropped a flute-infused teaser for “Love In Real Life,” which quickly racked up hundreds of thousands of views.

More than just a comeback single, “Love In Real Life” sets the tone for her highly anticipated fifth studio album, which is expected to arrive later this year. If this first release is anything to go by, fans can expect a project brimming with confidence, innovation, and of course, plenty of Lizzo’s unmistakable energy.

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