Lewis Capaldi takes to Glastonbury stage for iconic comeback after release of powerful new single
Lewis Capaldi has made an iconic comeback on Glastonbury's Pyramid Stage.
The Scots singer had rumour mills spinning for weeks about whether he would be returning to Glasto after his last performance there two years ago.
In 2023, whilst on stage, Lewis was visibly struggling with his Tourette's Syndrome to the point fans had to finish his songs for him.
The singer apologised to fans profusely as he was losing his voice and struggling with his vocals. Lewis could been seen looking visibly frustrated throughout the set as he made a heartbreaking announcement to the crowd.
But now, it seems the star is back bigger and better than ever as he delighted the masses in Somerset.
Fans believed that Lewis would be playing the mysterious 'TBA' slot on the iconic Pyramid Stage from 4.55pm until 5.30pm today as the singer dropped new song 'Survive' at midnight after billboards appeared at a station close to the Glastonbury site and in Glasgow City Centre with messages of lyrics to the track.
Festival goers were also pictured waving signs at the site carrying a picture of the star wearing sunglasses with the words: "Celebrity lookalike contest - Pyramid Stage 16:45 - Absolutely zero cash prize."
Last night, Lewis posted for the first time this year with a snippet to his new song. In the tune, Lewis references his mental health challenges and feelings of self-doubt and despair.
He sings: 'How long 'til it feels like I'm more than a spoke in a wheel?
'Most nights I fear that I'm not enough. I've had my share of Monday mornings when I can't get up. But when hope is lost and I come undone, I swear to God I'll survive. If it kills me to, I'm gonna get up and try, if it's the last thing I do.
'I've still got something to give. Though it hurts sometimes, I'm gonna get up and live. Until the day that I die.'
The Bruises hitmaker took time off in the lead-up to the festival in 2023 to focus on his mental health and told fans on stage he would likely be taking another extended break following the performance.
He said: "Look I'm really sorry before we go any further, because this is a pain in the arse," he said. "You've all come out and I'm apologising that my voice is f***ing packing in. Glastonbury I'm really sorry. I'm a bit annoyed with myself here.
"I recently took three weeks off, just because I've been non-stop since the start of the year and wanted a break for my head and my mental health. I wanted to come back and do Glastonbury because it's so incredible and I just want to thank you all for coming out.
"I was shit scared but you really made me feel at ease. I'm really sorry. I hope they will let me back on even though it's been a sh**show.
"I feel like I'll be taking another break over the next few weeks so you probably won't see me for the rest of the year. But when I do come back and I do see you I hope you're up for watching."
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