Queen Lily finds clarity in ‘Northern Lights’

New York-born indie artist Queen Lily returns with ‘Northern Lights’, a luminous new single that captures the quiet power of choosing love that uplifts. Known for her poetic lyricism and atmospheric sound, Queen Lily blends spontaneous detail with deep emotional insight, crafting songs that feel both grounded and dreamlike.

Co-written with her brother Damon Watson, ‘Northern Lights’ emerged during a visit home to California in early 2023. What began as a casual jam, sparked by a tin of Betty White mints and a Beatles coffee table book, quickly evolved into something more profound. Name-drops of pop culture icons give way to a broader reflection on kindness, stability, and emotional safety, culminating in the luminous hook: “Close your eyes, you will find Northern Lights in your mind.”

Queen Lily explains the track as “a song about the simplicity of healthy love… and the strength you gain when you choose people who lift you up.” Dreamy, sincere, and full of warmth, ‘Northern Lights’ is a radiant reminder that beauty and belonging often begin within.