First comes love, then comes marriage, and then… your final farewell? Only Ashe could take something as morbid as a memorial service and turn it into one of the most tender, cinematic love songs of the year.

The singer-songwriter—whose catalog has pulled in billions of streams worldwide and spawned global hits like “Moral of the Story”—is back with her deeply moving pop single, “Funeral”

Acting as the emotional closing track to her upcoming fourth studio album, The Girl Of Your Dreams (dropping October 16 via Atlantic Records), “Funeral” follows up on her previous upbeat single “Stop The Wedding!” It’s a striking pivot that proves Ashe hasn’t lost her knack for combining punchy, honest lyricism with grand production.

Dissecting Ashe’s “Funeral” Lyrics

True to form, Ashe finds a way to mix dark humor with absolute, unadulterated romance. The track kicks off quietly with a stripped-back piano and acoustic guitar arrangement, letting her vulnerable vocals take center stage as she sings about finally feeling safe with someone.

By the time the chorus hits, she’s meditating on forever with lines like:

“I met the beginning and the end / My forever, now and then / You’ll be my Tuesday night and my Sunday drive / And the last speech at my funeral.”

Instead of ending on a sad note, the song builds into a lush, horn-backed climax that transforms what sounds like a melancholic ballad into a joyful celebration of life. Ashe has even admitted that it’s the first song she ever cried while writing, which makes sense—it’s essentially a masterclass in writing a love song for realists.

What to Know About The Girl Of Your Dreams

• Release Date: October 16, 2026 (Atlantic Records)

• Key Singles: “Stop The Wedding!” and “Funeral”

• Behind the Board: Co-written and produced by Noah Conrad (who also worked closely on her debut album ASHLYN and breakthrough hit “Moral of the Story”).

• Vibe: Drawing inspiration from timeless pop legends like ABBA, The Beach Boys, and Queen, the 11-track record promises high-drama instrumentation, theatrical flair, and a newfound sense of personal healing.

If “Funeral” is any indication, The Girl Of Your Dreams is shaping up to be Ashe’s most self-assured era yet. Whether you’ve been listening since her viral breakout or are just stumbling into her corner of the pop world, this is one album roll-out you don’t want to miss.