The multi-faceted American pop artist returns with a deeply personal track
Chappell Roan, the American singer-songwriter known for her eclectic pop style, has released her latest single, “The Subway,” on July 31, 2025. This marks her first new music in four months, following her 2025 single “The Giver.” Unlike her previous releases, “The Subway” is not part of an upcoming album, standing instead as an independent track.
“The Subway” explores themes of heartbreak and lingering attachment, with lyrics depicting the emotional turmoil of encountering reminders of a past lover in everyday spaces like the subway. The track was co-written by Daniel Nigro and Kayleigh Rose Amstutz, with Nigro also handling production duties. Roan’s evocative storytelling and raw vulnerability shine through in the song’s vivid imagery and candid reflections on moving forward.
In a Facebook post, Roan shared her thoughts on the song’s journey:
I’m very proud of this song & what a journey she has been on. I first played it at gov ball when I was painted green as lady liberty and in the past have played new songs live to feel them out. Obviously not knowing this really chaotic year would follow the performance , it didn’t really leave me the time to build the world the song deserved. But finally we are here. I def ripped my hair out trying to figure out the puzzle of how this song should feel musically and visually and emotionally, luckily there are some to spare. Thank you for sticking it out for a whole year. It was worth it to make sure everything was absolutely right (˘ᴗ˘) xoxo
The music video for “The Subway” was directed by Amber Grace Johnson, adding a visual dimension to Roan’s introspective narrative. Fans can now stream the single on all major platforms.
