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Nic Chen Unveils “Class of Her Own”, a Story of Legacy, Pressure and
Personal Becoming
Singapore, 20 March 2026 - Singaporean singer-songwriter and author Nic Chen unveils “Class of Her Own,” a poignant new single that tells the story of a woman learning to step beyond inherited expectations and into an identity of her own. Reflective, character-led and emotionally resonant, the song explores the tension between family legacy, personal longing and the search for self-definition.
At the centre of “Class of Her Own” is Emily, a figure shaped by stories handed down to her, the weight of unspoken pressure, and the quiet demand to live according to roles she did not choose. Through her journey, Nic captures the emotional complexity of wanting to belong while sensing that something deeper is calling. The song traces that inner struggle with sensitivity, moving from confinement and uncertainty towards a hard-won sense of clarity and self-possession.
Commented Nicole, “This song is about growing up around expectations and identities that can shape you before you have had the chance to discover who you are for yourself. I wanted to reflect the experience of carrying that weight, while also finding the courage to step beyond it and become someone on your own terms.”
Musically, “Class of Her Own” unfolds as a tender, atmospheric ballad shaped by pop, indie pop and singer-songwriter influences. With layers of synthesizer, expressive electric guitar and cello, the arrangement creates a soundscape that feels intimate, melancholic and stirring. Its restraint allows the emotional arc of the song to take centre stage, building gradually into a portrait of vulnerability, strength and personal emergence.
With “Class of Her Own,” Nic Chen offers a thoughtful and compelling reflection on identity, inheritance and what it means to step out from the shadows of expectation. It is a song for anyone who has felt caught between the life they were given and the life they are trying to claim as their own.
Listeners can now stream “Class of Her Own” on all major music platforms.
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