Scottish pop star Lewis Capaldi is back on the world stage in 2025 with a new single, a world tour, and unforgettable times with other artists. Capaldi’s year has been full of music, jokes, and strength, from sending flowers to Susan Boyle to making fun of Justin Bieber.
A Gift for Susan Boyle
Capaldi sent flowers and a singing card with lyrics from his next single to his neighbour Susan Boyle in West Lothian. It was a sweet gesture. Boyle wrote on Instagram that she was excited and called it “your next number one.” She also praised his new album.
Boyle called Capaldi an “absolute sweetheart” when they were seen together at Sam Fender’s Edinburgh Summer Sessions show. She has even said that she would love to sing with him or be in a comedy sketch with him. Fans have been happy about the friendship between two of Scotland’s most famous stars.
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Fun and TikTok Moments that Go Viral
Capaldi’s funny side is still showing up on social media. More than 500,000 people saw a TikTok of him at a Dublin bar looking sad while Sam Fender and Grian Chatten laughed inside. Fans wrote sweet things about him in the comments, calling him a “national treasure” and praising how he could make fun of himself.
The Emotional Return with “Survive”
Capaldi’s single “Survive,” which he co-wrote with Romans, came out in June 2025. Its release came just in time for his big comeback to Glastonbury’s Pyramid Stage, two years after Tourette’s made him cut short his set in 2023.
Some of the songs that fans liked best were Someone You Loved, Before You Go, and Grace. For a lot of people, the best part was hearing Survive live for the first time. “This is strength, resilience, and perseverance personified,” one fan wrote.
Capaldi, who was clearly upset, told the crowd, “It’s great to be back.” I’m not going to say much because I might start to cry. This time, it’s going to work.
Making fun of another single
Capaldi posted a preview of another ballad on Instagram not long after, with the words:
“I will dream of you in a million lives until the day I die. I pick you. “I will love you until I die.”
Thousands of people commented on the clip, calling it his “best work yet.” Nathan Evans called it “beautiful as always,” and Sam Fender left a heart emoji.
Fans Get Surprise Packages
Capaldi has taken fan interaction to a whole new level by sending mystery packages with flowers and singing cards. Shelby Greenland, one of the people who got the package, posted on TikTok that she was so happy. At first, she thought it was a mistake, but then she saw that it was signed by Capaldi himself.
Jokes about Justin Bieber and praise for pop music women
In true Capaldi style, he made news when he joked that Justin Bieber had ghosted him after a party in Los Angeles. Capaldi says that Bieber asked for his number and liked the text he sent after that, but he never replied. He laughed and said, “Bieber let me down.”
He also praised female pop stars like Olivia Rodrigo, Chappell Roan, and Sabrina Carpenter for raising the bar. He said that women have higher expectations for their looks than men do.
Being open about Tourette’s and mental health
Capaldi has been open about how his Tourette’s syndrome and anxiety affected his performances in 2023. He called Glastonbury 2023 the “worst moment” of his life, but he said that therapy helped him get better: “Therapy is the reason I can be a musician again.”
He has since teamed up with BetterHelp to give fans more than 700,000 hours of free therapy.
Dates for the tour in the UK, Australia, and New Zealand
The Survive Tour 2025 by Capaldi is one of the most talked-about music events of the year.
- In September, the UK and Ireland will have shows in Sheffield, Glasgow, Manchester, Birmingham, Cardiff, Dublin, and two nights at London’s O2 Arena. Skye Newman helps out on several nights, and Aaron Rowe joins in Sheffield.
- Australia and New Zealand: December is his first return since 2019. He will be in Christchurch on November 30, Auckland on December 2, Brisbane on December 4, Sydney on December 6–7, Melbourne on December 12, Adelaide on December 15, and Perth on December 17.
Fans who had tickets for cancelled events in 2023 were able to buy them before everyone else. Secret Sounds is already seeing a lot of interest in general sales.
A History of Strength and Connection
Capaldi’s return is more than just music; it’s a story of strength. He has changed what it means to be a relatable pop star by going from number one on the charts to fighting Tourette’s, from low points at Glastonbury to high points in arenas.
When he got back, he told fans, “My name is Lewis Capaldi, and I’m back, baby!”
Survive is climbing the charts and tours are selling out, so 2025 looks like it will be one of his best years yet.
Originally published on Auburn Times
