In a heartfelt Instagram Live moment, Kelly Clarkson opened up about her most purposeful song. There was no world tour clip. Kelly stated that “Lighthouse,” from her 2023 album Chemistry, finally topped her list as her favorite song she has ever written in an interview praising her new single “I Hate Love.” That hat she had on when she read “Lighthouse”? Significant but practically unplanned.
On Instagram Live, Kelly explained that while “Lighthouse” stands out in Chemistry, there’s another song she shares a deeper bond with, “Maybe” from her 2007 album My December. She wrote it in a stream-of-consciousness burst with her guitarist Aben Eubanks, when she was pouring everything she had into lyrics without filtering. That raw honesty made it unforgettable for her.
Kelly Clarkson: lighthouse | The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Fans loved “Lighthouse”. Reviews praised it as one of her most impassioned vocal performances, fitting for an album as emotionally raw as Chemistry. One critic called it “wrenching” and “torch song” level, while others praised how Kelly lays her heart bare in every note. It resonated with fans who’ve felt the pain, clarity, and freeing sense of finally letting go.
Let’s go back to a vintage Kelly live moment, shifting from emotional impact to vintage storytelling vibes. This is a vintage rendition of the song Because of You which had a profound impact and won her enduring popularity. The honesty of the storytelling remains the glue, even though the artist and the period are different.
Kelly Clarkson – Because of You (LIVE @ GRAMMY 2006)
In “Because of You”, Kelly’s delivery strikes straight through the soul. Viewers say it’s a heartfelt gut-punch, the kind that makes you reflect on your past and how you heal from it. Fans still regard it as one of her most raw and emotionally honest songs, which perfectly matches the emotional honesty she brings with “Lighthouse”.
To catch more Kelly vibes, hit her social pages for laughter, song snippets, and songwriting glimpses. Following her will be a great call.