Singapore’s indie pop sensation, singer-songwriter and producer Shye returns in the new year with “Eclipse”, an introspective indie rock-leaning alternative track that explores the ache of loving someone who keeps the “door half open”, capturing the push-and-pull of intimacy, uncertainty, and the quiet tension of unrequited longing.
“Eclipse” delves into the experience of caring deeply for someone who will never fully choose you. Using the recurring image of an eclipse, the song’s lyrics trace a cyclical connection where closeness briefly emerges before slipping away again, leaving doubt and longing in its wake. Over time, the song arrives at a reluctant acceptance of this emotional limbo, anchored by an unresolved question: “Would they miss you the same way when they’re gone, or do they simply like the safety of being able to miss you from a distance?” Shye says.
The track grew out of layered, flanged guitar lines soaked in chorus and reverb, drawing inspiration from classic dream-pop textures associated with bands like Cocteau Twins and The Cure. These shimmering guitars create an atmosphere that feels as though it is constantly fading in and out, mirroring the song’s eclipse motif, while Shye’s vocals remain airy and intimate, layered with light harmonies and subtle echoes that feel distant yet close. The production leans into melancholy while holding onto hope, evoking a coming-of-age film sensibility where sadness and warmth coexist, and even heartache feels beautiful in retrospect.
“As my first release of the year, it feels like a way of setting the emotional tone for what’s to come, which is honesty, introspection, and being driven by feeling rather than certainty… I hope it’s a song people can return to when they need something that understands how they feel.”
— Shye
“Eclipse” is a song for anyone who has loved without clear answers. Shye hopes it becomes something listeners can sit with—whether it brings them back to a past version of themselves or helps them feel less alone in the present. More than anything, the song is meant to be a companion, giving voice to feelings of uncertainty and self-doubt, and offering quiet comfort in moments of emotional in-between.
