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"Returning to Myself" is the title track and lead single from Brandi Carlile's eighth album, released on October 24, 2025. The song reflects on self-discovery and the inherent loneliness that can accompany it, exploring themes of self-evolution and the importance of connection. Carlile wrote the song as a poem, expressing a desire to confront mortality and the transient nature of existence, while also questioning societal norms that glorify independence. The album, which includes the song, has been praised for its philosophical and spiritual lyrics, and it marks Carlile's return to her artistic roots after a period of collaboration with other artists.