“I told you I wanted you / but you needed me to need you….
These two new songs are just the first taste ofChemistry, out June 23.
“There are many stages of grief and loss on this album,” Clarkson says in her statement.

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“Each song is a different stage and emotional state.”
And at least two of those songs will feature familiar names, with “i hate love (feat.
Steve Martin)” and “that’s right (feat.

Kelly Clarkson; Steve Martin.Chris Haston/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images; Michael Loccisano/Getty Images
Sheila E.)” closing out the 14-track album.
“It’s like you have no choice in the matter.
You are just drawn to each other.
This can be good and bad.
This album takes you down every path that chemistry could lead you down.”