By Colin 
Rising pop singer-songwriter Amelie Roden has unveiled the video for her most recent single, “Collecting Dust”, a heartfelt track that delves into the emotional complexities of love and uncertainty. The song continues her streak of deeply personal and relatable releases, marking another milestone in her flourishing career.
“Collecting Dust” captures the anguish of being stuck in emotional limbo, where mixed signals and hesitation leave lingering pain. Opening with poignant lines, “Was your longing gaze last night / Just a trick of the moonlight?”, the song sets a tone of introspection and vulnerability. The chorus strikes a particularly powerful chord with, “Guess that’s your answer after all / But you’d rather find a middle ground,” a brutally honest reflection on the heartbreak of unrequited love and indecision.
A Growing Discography of Emotional Resonance
This release follows her earlier 2024 single, “Spring Cleaning”, a reflective yet hopeful track about letting go of emotional baggage. In contrast, “Collecting Dust” dives deeper into the sorrowful side of love, highlighting Amelie Roden’s ability to explore a range of emotions through her music. Its minimal yet evocative production allows her haunting vocals and lyricism to shine, creating a track that is as emotionally raw as it is sonically captivating.
Since her debut in 2023, Amelie has made a name for herself in the indie pop scene with her ability to translate raw, personal experiences into universally relatable songs. Her discography includes the introspective “Rose-Tinted Glasses”, the nostalgic “October’s Gone”, and the emotionally charged “You Confuse Me”. With each release, she has continued to build her reputation as a songwriter with a unique gift for storytelling.
“Collecting Dust” is a standout moment in Amelie Roden’s artistic journey, showcasing her growth as both a vocalist and a lyricist. Fans have come to appreciate her knack for balancing poetic vulnerability with accessible melodies, creating tracks that resonate deeply across diverse audiences.
The new single is now streaming on Spotify and other major platforms, adding yet another layer to Amelie Roden’s blossoming catalogue. Whether you’ve followed her since the start or are discovering her for the first time, “Collecting Dust” is sure to leave a lasting impression. You can follow Amelie over on Instagram and TikTok.
Amelie Roden – ‘Collecting Dust’ Lyrics
Was your longing gaze last night
Just a trick of the moonlight?
You know how to deceive me
Hesitation on your face
Didn’t feel enough to stay
But felt too much to leave me
If you really cared
You wouldn’t fuck with my head
You either love me or you don’t
Don’t tell me you don’t know what you want
If you have to give it so much thought
Guess that’s your answer after all
But you’d rather find a middle ground
You’ll string me along, keep me around
Just to find somebody else
And leave me on your shelf collecting dust
How am I to comprehend
That for now we’re just good friends
Will we be more tomorrow?
I’ve been acquainted with bottling things up
But to think for you I’m not enough
Is too big a pill to swallow
Did it cross your mind
That you’ve acquired half of mine?
You either love me or you don’t
Don’t tell me you don’t know what you want
If you have to give it so much thought
Guess that’s your answer after all
But you’d rather find a middle ground
You’ll string me along, keep me around
Just to find somebody else
And leave me on your shelf
What a career-defining show
Wish I hadn’t been involved
But it was flawlessly designed
Guess you wanted nothing more
Than a round of applause
For your Oscar-worthy lines
You either love me or you don’t
Don’t tell me you don’t know what you want (What do you want?)
If you have to give it so much thought (What do you want?)
Guess that’s your answer after all (What do you want?)
But you’d rather find a middle ground (What do you want?)
You’ll string me along, keep me around (What do you want?)
Just to find somebody else (What do you want?)
And leave me on your shelf (What do you want?)
Yeah, you’ll find somebody else
I’m still sitting on your shelf collecting dust