Nicole Issa leans all the way into vulnerability on her latest single “Cliché,” and honestly, it is the kind of song that quietly sneaks up on you and stays there. Teaming up with indie-folk artist The Happiest Kind Of Sad and producer Domenic Corso, she delivers a track that feels warm, reflective, and emotionally unfiltered in the best way.
From the first few seconds, “Cliché” sets a gentle tone with soft guitar strums and a stripped-back arrangement that lets every word breathe. It feels personal, almost like reading someone’s journal entry about love that is beautiful but uncertain. Nicole’s voice carries that delicate balance of tenderness and doubt, drawing you into a story that feels incredibly specific yet widely relatable.
The heart of the song lies in its exploration of long-distance love, not just the missing someone part, but the mental spiral that comes with it. The constant questioning, the wondering if what you felt was real or just a fleeting moment dressed up as something bigger. That self-awareness becomes one of the most compelling aspects of the track, especially as the lyrics lean into the idea of romanticising something that might not hold up outside of the moment.
There is also a natural chemistry between Nicole Issa and The Happiest Kind Of Sad that adds depth to the storytelling. Their collaboration feels organic, like two perspectives meeting in the middle of the same emotional confusion. Backed by production that blends indie-folk textures with a soft pop sensibility, the song manages to feel both intimate and polished without losing its raw edge.
What makes “Cliché” stand out is how honest it is. It does not try to resolve the feelings it presents. Instead, it sits in the uncertainty, allowing listeners to reflect on their own experiences with love, distance, and doubt. It is comforting quietly, like having a friend who understands exactly what you are going through.
With this release, Nicole continues to build on her growing momentum, showing her strength as a storyteller who can turn deeply personal moments into something universally felt. “Cliché” feels like an important step toward her upcoming debut EP, offering a glimpse into an artist who is not afraid to ask difficult questions through her music.
Nicole Issa captures the fragile line between real love and imagined romance with stunning honesty, turning overthinking into something beautifully human.
