Olly Alexander releases “When We Kiss,” a poignant love song from his forthcoming album Polari, out February 7.
British pop sensation Olly Alexander kicks off 2025 with the release of his new single, “When We Kiss.” The track is taken from his highly anticipated album, Polari, which drops February 7. Accompanied by a visually stunning music video directed by Colin Solal Cardo, the song explores the emotional turmoil of love, capturing the push-pull tension of a complex relationship.
Discussing the inspiration behind the track, Olly shares, “‘When We Kiss’ is an epic love song about a difficult moment in a relationship, when you don’t know whether you should break up or if you should stay together forever. I wanted this song to reflect those conflicted feelings, all the pain and ecstasy of loving someone. I believe heartbreak and synthesizers are made for each other and I had the best time making this with my Polari partner Danny L Harle. Our aim was to take the listener on a rapturous journey of heartfelt emotion, from anguish to euphoria and back again.”
“When We Kiss” is the fourth release from Polari, following the success of “Cupid’s Bow,” the album’s emotive lead single, and the dynamic title track, “Polari,” which was praised by Queerty as “pure ’80s adrenaline.” To close 2024, the euphoric “Archangel” was named Billboard’s “Editor’s Pick,” with the publication commending its delicate synth-pop sound and captivating melodies. 
With its honest lyricism and lush production, “When We Kiss” offers a glimpse into the heartfelt storytelling that fans can expect from Polari. The single is available now on all streaming platforms.
