Nashville's ALEXANDRA KING Releases Pensive New Single "I'd Be Lying" TODAY
NASHVILLE-BASED SINGER-SONGWRITER
ALEXANDRA KING
RELEASES PENSIVE NEW SINGLE
“I’D BE LYING”
TODAY
ACCOMPANIED BY A MUSIC VIDEO
SHOWCASING MUSIC CITY LOCATIONS
Above: “I’d Be Lying” Single Artwork; Credit: Favorite Records
NASHVILLE, TN (November 15, 2024) — Nashville-based singer-songwriter Alexandra King unveils her latest single, “I’d Be Lying,” revealing the moment of realization that a relationship has ended, even before it’s officially over. Alexandra’s voice drifts over a wistful guitar, pulling you into the thick of a breakup that’s more self-confrontation than emotional blowout. This isn’t the triumphal close of a chapter; it’s the reckoning that happens when you finally realize you’ve stayed too long and have gone too far. The song’s restraint feels like real life — there’s no grand catharsis here, only a steady unraveling.
STREAM “I’D BE LYING” HERE.
Produced by Evan Sieling, “I’d Be Lying” was born in a co-writing session, spurred by an unassuming question about Alexandra’s relationship status, which hit like a gut check. It was the catalyst for an overdue inventory of red flags she’d ignored, setting off a tidal wave of realizations she couldn’t keep dodging. Alexandra reveals, “I think you can really hear it in the song — the difficulty of coming to a decision and the heartbreak that comes with making it. I wanted it to work and be the one so badly, but I had to choose myself.”
The accompanying video is stitched together with scenes from East Nashville’s Kustom Thrills Tattoo and Duke’s — similar to places once shared with him. He’s still there in the details, like the Celtic tattoo he impulsively got for her — ironic since he isn’t Irish. There’s a bittersweet beauty to it all: the places, the gestures, the quiet in-betweens that linger longer than the love itself.
Alexandra released her debut single “Chasing Rainbows” on August 9, and recently followed it up with “17th of October” on October 18. Both singles highlight her gift for heartfelt storytelling, frequently delving into the theme of searching for happiness outside of love. Embracing her independence, she lets her heart lead the way. “Chasing Rainbows” was inspired by a soul-searching drive along the country roads of Ireland, where rainbows appeared in the sky at every turn, while “17th of October” captures the bittersweet essence of growing up, with Alexandra’s distinctive Irish melodic infusion.
STREAM “CHASING RAINBOWS” HERE. STREAM “17TH OF OCTOBER” HERE.
WATCH THE “17TH OF OCTOBER” VISUALIZER BELOW:
Alexandra King has spent most of her life behind a microphone, guitar in hand, playing pubs across New York and Ireland, where her raw, honest songwriting comes alive. Growing up surrounded by music, it’s no surprise that she’s now in Nashville, diving into co-writing sessions with just about anyone she can find in the city. But her path wasn’t without hurdles. After overcoming a life-altering accident, it was her deep love for music that helped her pull through. Now, with her heart on her sleeve and unstoppable determination, she’s ready to make her mark on the music scene.
Even before she was born, it was clear that she was destined to be a musician, as her parents first crossed paths through music. “They bought me a piano before I was born, hoping that if I couldn’t sing, at least I could play something!” she laughs. As luck would have it, she began singing as soon as she could talk and joined her dad on stage by age three. This sparked a deep love for Irish culture, especially during annual trips to County Leitrim and Westmeath to visit family. “I’d join in a few tunes during our pub crawls, but I really loved learning from seasoned performers who seemed born with instruments in their hands. Their talent inspired me to hone my craft even more,” she explains.
In 2020, Alexandra’s world was shaken by a spinal cord injury that nearly left her paralyzed. “I kept asking for reassurance that I would be fine, but none was given,” Alexandra recalls of her hospital experience. “It was a rush to the operating room, and the surgeons weren’t optimistic. They warned I might become a quadriplegic.”
Despite the odds, she remained determined not to give up on herself. “The OTs brought in a keyboard, and I had my dad bring my guitar,” Alexandra recalls. “I couldn’t hold a pick or press the keys, but with persistence, I kept practicing these skills and eventually regained the ability to do both. In those four white walls of the hospital, I knew I would get healthy enough to move to Nashville and pursue my true passion. I refused to let this break me; instead, it became my making.”
In January 2022, she loaded her car — complete with lemons stuffed in her boots for celebratory lemon drop martinis upon arrival — and cranked up Maren Morris as she took the exit ramp into Nashville, finally realizing her dream. Alexandra beams, “I finally made it. The uphill battle of the music scene was just beginning, but after everything I went through, I knew I had the strength to face whatever came my way.”
Above: Alexandra King; Credit: NashBashCollective
Alexandra’s music reflects her journey, from the joyful moments of singing Celtic hymns with her family to the struggle of reclaiming her life. She aims to share her story with as many people as possible, hoping to highlight the importance of perseverance. She concludes, “I want to move people — help them through whatever they’re facing because I’ve seen the magic of music and experienced it firsthand. I’ll wear my heart on my sleeve and be as honest as I can, so they can relate and understand that life isn’t always butterflies and roses — but we have to keep going anyway. If my music can help anyone, I can lay my head on the pillow at night with a smile.”
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