Royal & the Serpent Reveals “Carry Me Home,” a Haunting Glimpse Into Her Debut Era

Royal & the Serpent drops “Carry Me Home,” a haunting pop moment ahead of her debut album.

With her signature cinematic grit and emotional complexity, Royal & the Serpent unveils “Carry Me Home”, a poignant and unpredictable new single out now via Atlantic Records. The track deepens her artistic journey as she edges closer to the release of her debut album later this year.

Opening with ghostlike vocals echoing through layers of reverb, Royal paints a picture of longing and inner turmoil: “Father, save me from the monsters, hold me like a daughter.” The song then expands into a lush wave of glitchy percussion and synth-driven energy, culminating in a chorus made for cathartic singalongs.

It’s a masterful follow-up to “Death Do Us Part,” which surpassed 1 million streams and received praise from Billboard, mxdwn, and other tastemakers. Her performance of “Wasteland” at The Game Awards alongside Twenty One Pilots showcased her dramatic stage presence and emotional depth, echoing what fans love most about her music.

Royal & the Serpent has quietly become one of alternative music’s most magnetic figures. With nearly 1 billion streams, co-signs from major acts, and a growing tour résumé—including the 2025 Vans Warped Tour—she continues to push genre boundaries and reshape expectations.

“Carry Me Home” marks another bold step in what promises to be a milestone year.