Acclaimed Dutch musician and music therapist Harry Kappen returns with “The Longing,” a moving new single that explores one of the most timeless human struggles, the ongoing battle between reason and emotion. Now based in Mexico City, Kappen continues to grow creatively with a release that also serves as the opening track and fourth single from his upcoming album FOUR.

“The Longing” reflects the tension between clear thinking and honest feeling. The song shifts between calm reflection and rising intensity, showing what it looks like to face an inner conflict where the mind seeks stability while the heart pushes for truth. Kappen delivers this theme with expressive lyrics and a sound that feels both vulnerable and bold.

The single follows three earlier releases. “Courage” was inspired by his love for his wife and their recent move to Mexico. “Break These Chains” carried a strong political message. “Be Brave If You Can” earned wide praise for its emotional insight. With this new track, Kappen turns inward once more and offers a message that many listeners can relate to, the struggle to trust your heart even when logic complicates the path.

Musically, the song is one of his most dynamic works. It moves between quiet atmospheres and powerful rock passages, a reflection of his years as a multi-instrumentalist and former guitarist in Groningen-based rock bands. The arrangement blends acoustic and electric guitars, layered vocal lines, lyrical solos, and cinematic orchestration. Each element supports the emotional push and pull at the core of the track.

Kappen draws inspiration from artists such as Lennon & McCartney, Prince, David Bowie, Thom Yorke, Knower, Alanis Morissette, and Led Zeppelin, yet he shapes those influences into a sound that is unmistakably his own. The official lyric video enhances the experience by giving visual form to the emotional conflict described in the song.

“The Longing” by Harry Kappen is out now on all major streaming platforms, accompanied by its official lyric video.

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