Basic Details:
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Song Title: “The Subway”
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Artist: Chappell Roan
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Release Date: July 31, 2025
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Label: Island Records
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Genre: Dream-pop, alt-pop, power pop
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Producer: Dan Nigro
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Billboard Hot 100 Peak: #3
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Music Video Director: Amber Grace Johnson
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Themes: Heartbreak, longing, emotional healing
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Notable Lyrics: Mentions a “girl with green hair and a beauty mark”
Released on July 31, 2025, “The Subway” is a melancholic pop ballad by Chappell Roan, co-written and produced with Dan Nigro. The song delves into the emotional aftermath of a breakup, capturing Roan’s struggle to move on. Its music video, set in New York City, portrays Roan chasing a former lover through the subway, symbolizing her quest for closure. The track debuted at number three on the Billboard Hot 100, marking Roan’s highest-charting single to date.