The singer went on to recognize the significance of that event, i.e. the commercial spaceflight in which Richard Branson and others ventured up into the atmosphere, though not technically into space itself. And that’s because Khalid actually premiered it on 11 July 2021, during the launch of the Virgin Galactic Unity 22, i.e. However, many people were introduced to the song prior. There are two labels behind this track, RCA Records and the Right Hand Music Group. And they issued it on 21 July 2021. For what Khalid is ‘promising’ him or her in response is that they’ll make it through and will be “fine” in the aftermath. Or as he poetically puts it, what this person is enduring will last “just a season”.Īnd the reason we postulated that it may be related to the whole COVID scenario is because, whereas it is never actually specified what this person is going through, “losing touch” is listed as one of the adverse effects of it.Īnd as we all know, places like the United States which were hit really hard by the virus did have quarantine measures put into place whereas. In some worst cases, loved ones could not be with each other for extended amounts of time, even during holidays or ‘seasons’, if you want to view it as such. But either way, the conclusion is that this is meant to serve as a general piece of encouragement. Lyrics of “New Normal”Īnd with the above in mind, the ambiguity of the first verse can even cause a bit of confusion. For instance, it sorta reads like the “new normal” the singer is referring to is he and the addressee unexpectedly enjoying a meaningful, perhaps even romantic relationship together.īut such an understanding would not be in emotional congruence with the rest of the song. For it becomes more obvious elsewhere that the kind of “new normal” he’s actually talking about is one in which the addressee in particular is going through some type of “tough” time.Īnd in that regard, this is actually an inspirational piece. directly in reference to himself and more specifically the addressee. Watch the debut of Khalid’s “New Normal” at the 1 hour, 20 minute-mark in the video below.But some individuals (including Khalid himself) tend to use it to refer to a major change in life in general, whether it be good or bad, societal or personal. In fact in this case, even though one may presume that the vocalist is speaking to the coronavirus pandemic, either way he is still doing so in an individualized manner, i.e. The “New Normal” officially drops on July 21 through Right Hand Music Group/RCA Records The future is now, everything is changing and this new normal we are all living in is proof that we can find our way through hard times.” The singer previously stated that “New Normal” is about “these new journeys we are taking after experiencing so much change during the pandemic. “One of my best friends gave me a crystal for my birthday,” Khalid answered. Hadfield then questioned what the artist would take with him to space if the opportunity presented itself. Khalid added that he hopes to get the “confidence” to visit space someday. We’re going to have to get used to it, because we’re going to see a lot more to come,” the singer said. I think that’s kind of how we all feel about the times right now.