1.04.2024 18:04
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Lena speaks openly about her relapse. ©Canva, Reuters
In her latest YouTube documentary series “Making Loyal” and upcoming album, singer Lena Meyer-Landrut speaks openly about her struggles with depression over the past year.
2023 was a year full of challenges for Lena Meyer-Landrut. The 32-year-old singer opened up about her experiences with a depression relapse through her upcoming album and a YouTube documentary series called “Making Loyal.” She made the announcement after a cryptic Instagram post that hinted at a difficult year.
A year of confusion
Lena described the year 2023 as one full of “confusion and uncertainty”. She now wants to work through this phase of her life in her art in order to draw a line in the sand and look forward.
Artistic processing
In the third episode of “Making Loyal”, Lena explains that the difficult time will be discussed in her upcoming album, which is not easy for her: “I’ll just be happy when it’s over.” Her new single “Loyal to Myself” and its accompanying music video are intended to symbolically represent her battle with depression, with a car accident metaphorically representing her psychological relapse in December.
Support from fans
Lena’s openness is admired by her fans and seen as a sign of strength and creativity. Many emphasize how brave it is to translate such personal feelings into art and thereby touch others.
Current projects
Despite the past challenges, Lena is doing better today. She’s working on new music and is currently a judge on The Voice Kids, showing that she’s recovered from the difficulties of the past year.