Clarity Liao Solidifies Her Status as Pop’s Next Big Songwriter with ‘Make Up Your Mind’
- Dave Bedford
- 2 days ago
- 2 min read
Emerging singer-songwriter Clarity Liao has released her highly anticipated fourth solo single, "Make Up Your Mind." The bright, emotionally charged pop track perfectly captures the exhausting frustration of mixed signals and highlights the empowerment that comes with walking away from romantic uncertainty.
The single serves as the latest preview of Liao's forthcoming EP, Dear..., a deeply personal collection of songs exploring the multifaceted landscapes of love, jealousy, loss, and longing.
While Liao is stepping confidently into the solo spotlight, her rise is backed by years of highly decorated songwriting success. She first gained industry recognition as the principal songwriter for the band Navillera, whose hit 2024 debut single "Too Young" won the prestigious Yamaha National Best Popular Music Award. Her stellar reputation was further cemented when her composition "I Need You" took first place in the 2025 YMS National Composers competition.
With Dear..., Liao is radically expanding her sonic boundaries. Drawing inspiration from a diverse array of foundational artists, including Bruno Mars, Adele, Regina Song, and Olivia Rodrigo, her new material effortlessly bridges her indie-pop roots with elements of bedroom pop, smooth R&B, modern doo-wop, and contemporary radio pop. Conceptually, each song on the EP functions as an emotional letter, expressing the raw thoughts left unsaid in real life.
At the center of this new creative chapter is "Make Up Your Mind," a candid anthem born from the agonizing limbo of waiting for someone who refuses to commit. "The song is a letter about waiting while knowing deep down that the situation is going nowhere," Liao explains. "It's about wanting honesty, but also realizing you can't keep holding onto someone who won't choose you."
The song materialized rapidly after Liao heard an early demo sent over by producer Ken Fielder, who also co-wrote the track. A sun-drenched acoustic guitar hook and a buoyant mid-tempo groove immediately sparked a lyrical melody in her head. "The phrase 'make up your mind' came almost instantly," she recalls. "From there, I wrote the lyrics to match that feeling of uncertainty and emotional frustration, keeping everything entirely direct and honest."
While the underlying subject matter deals with emotional confusion, Fielder’s sleek production offers a refreshing contrast. Built around bright acoustic textures and infectious rhythmic energy, "Make Up Your Mind" brilliantly transforms romantic heartbreak into something fiercely independent and undeniably catchy.
The track also marks an important professional milestone for Liao, representing her very first official co-writing experience alongside a producer. "What makes this track especially meaningful to me is that it brought out a more playful, girly side of my sound," Liao notes. "I really loved the collaborative process. That experience made the song feel even more personal and exciting to create." Honest, melodic, and emotionally resonant, "Make Up Your Mind" showcases a young artist completely unafraid to confront her own vulnerability while fiercely embracing personal growth and self-worth.
