Singer-songwriter Kino Caliwag has officially released the deeply vulnerable neo-soul and indie pop recording, “If I Die.” The song—the first chapter in his upcoming musical journey—is about the hard realities of heartbreak, radical acceptance, and learning to let go of a future you once imagined with someone else.
A Healing Sonic Sanctuary
“If I Die” is a beautiful combination of raw emotion and rich, cozy instrumentation. Inspired by artists like Daniel Caesar, Frank Ocean, and Bruno Major, the artistry of Kino Caliwag sits at the crossroads of love, healing, and profound self-awareness.
♬ If I Die – Kino Caliwag
The production is lean and spare, giving the singing room room to breathe. Throughout, acoustic arrangements encompassing the listener with subtle ambient reverbs and well-balanced spatial panning create a poignant, emotionally captivating atmosphere.
Lyrics:
If I die
I hope you know
Not to come to my funeral cuz it hurt
And I never wanna see you again
This includes this life, and the next life
We were bonded by trauma, but now that it’s done
I’m glad you weren’t the one
Please nullify my karmic contract
I learned so much through no contact
Cut the red string, I’m done suffering, I returned the ring
Let me do my own thing, please
Let me go
Let me go
Let me go
Let me go
And set me free
Let me be
Set me free
Let me be
News for you
I drink now
But somehow my liver has normal ALT
Oh life is so sweet
Those friends I made you
You can keep them
I know you need them more than me
I know you get lonely
I defied my father for you
I just wanna see him proud
Life is starting to get easy again
I see clearer with no clouds
Now let me go
Let me go
Let me go
Let me go
And set me free
Let me be
Set me free
Let me be
Hope you enjoy your life
I gave ya my best try
I know I’ll be alright
I’ll grow alone
And that’s just fine
I see you found a new source baby
Now you don’t have to force a love, my love
Do they bring you happiness
I wish you the best
I’ve finally learned to let you go
But I must confess
I didn’t wanna win the war
The war of I love you mosts
I wonder if you cried my love
When you said goodbye
