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The world of pop music is ever-evolving and Canadian singer-songwriter Alexander Stewart is yet another artist who has made a name for himself. The up-and-coming pop star boasts a knack for embodying the raw emotions of love and heartbreak with his heartfelt lyrics and infectious melodies.
Like many others, the 24-year-old Toronto-native singer started on YouTube. He has come a long way since then and now has over 2.6 million followers on the platform, as well as over 6 million on TikTok. His debut album, bleeding heart, came out in May 2024, and it presents tracks like blame's on me and i wish you cheated.
Stewart's music takes listeners on a journey with him, as he cruises through the highs and lows of love, loss, and finding oneself. Whether you're dealing with a breakup, falling in love, or need to get in your feels, here are five of the best Stewart songs to tune into, based on Spotify streaming numbers.
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Top 5 Alexander Stewart songs to listen to when you're in your feels
1) blame's on me
For this track, Alexander Stewart dives head-first into the murky waters of guilt and self-reflection. He sings about a love now scorned and takes responsibility for his past mistakes. In March 2023, he spoke about the track with Celeb Mix. He said,
"When I wrote this song I was actually terrified that people were going to think I was a bad person! It’s the first song I’ve released that comes from the opposite perspective of heartbreak. I’m not playing the victim, I knew in this song I basically had to say “I’m sorry” and “it’s my fault this relationship ended”."
The song has amassed a whopping 124 million streams to date and a daily stream count of about 75,000. For now, one thing is clear: the melodious apology has struck a chord with listeners.
2) i wish you cheated
The song i wish you cheated takes listeners on an emotional rollercoaster through the complex feelings of needing a reason to move on from a failed relationship. Its lyrics embody the frustration and sorrow of needing closure, but it seems just out of reach.
Alexander Stewart's voice is drenched in pain as he sings,
"I wish you would've cheated / And smashed my heart to pieces / I wish I had a reason I could hate your guts for leaving"
The song has over 55 million streams to its name and about 62,000 streams daily. The raw emotion seeps through the lyrics and into the hearts of anyone going through a heartbreak.
3) Halo
In this cover of Beyoncé's Halo, Alexander Stewart captures the ethos of falling in love with his vocal prowess. He sings about letting his guard down and embracing his partner's light. With lyrics like "You know you're my saving grace," the song also explores sentiments of love and redemption.
"I found a way to let you win / But I never really had a doubt / Standing in the light of your halo / I got my angel now"
The song has over 40 million streams to date on Spotify alone, and accumulates a daily stream count of over 16,000. Both uplifting and haunting, Stewart's Halo is a song that sticks with you long after it's finished.
4) echo
echo follows the themes of a past relationship lingering long after it's over. Alexander Stewart's voice emanates longing as he cruises the pangs of memories that have now turned bitter, and refuse to fade.
"If you don't stop calling, then I can't let go / When you're drunk and saying that you need me close / Please don't keep me haunted by your ghost / When you leave me, all I hear is your echo"
The song has just under 40 million streams in total and about 13,486 daily. This Alexander Stewart song is a potent reminder for anyone who wants to peek into their past.
5) Backwards
Closing out the list with Backwards, the song talks about being stuck in a cycle of breaking up and making up. Alexander Stewart dives into the struggles of moving forward in a relationship that seems to be hitting a dead-end.
"I don't wanna hit reverse / You’ve already got me in so deep / It's only gonna make it worse / We break up, make up, on repeat"
This track, as of August 2024, has about 35 million streams to its name and a daily stream count of over 13,000. Stewart's Backwards will resonate with anyone who's ever been stuck in a relationship.
With each new track this young, Alexander Stewart takes his audience through a blend of emotions, but more commonly, heartbreak, longing, and frustration. These recurrent themes make him a go-to for anyone looking to dance, cry, or just take a breather.
