If you’re looking for a track that perfectly captures that hazy, late-summer nostalgia, featuring Julia Michaels is it. Released on August 12, 2016, as the sixth single from Kygo’s landmark debut album, Cloud Nine , the song remains a standout example of the tropical house genre that defined the mid-2010s. A Match Made in Tropical Heaven
The track didn't just live on the charts; it had a major cultural moment at the in Rio de Janeiro. Kygo and Julia Michaels performed "Carry Me" live during the Closing Ceremony at the Maracanã Stadium, marking a massive milestone as Kygo became the first electronic musician to perform for such an event. Visualizing the Vibe Kygo - Carry Me ft. Julia Michaels
The lyrics tell a story of longing and the desire to reconnect, using evocative metaphors like a "kid and her teddy bear" or a "leaf blowing in the air" to express a plea for support and emotional safety. If you’re looking for a track that perfectly
The collaboration brings together two powerhouses of the decade. Produced by Kygo and written alongside Michaels and hitmaker , "Carry Me" balances Kygo’s signature breezy piano melodies with Michaels’ distinctively raw and emotive vocals. Kygo and Julia Michaels performed "Carry Me" live
The official music video, released in October 2016, doubles down on the "vacation goals" aesthetic. Shot in , it follows Kygo and model Jay Alvarrez through a series of sun-drenched adventures, including: Cliff diving and yacht parties. Poolside antics at the famous Ushuaïa Hotel. Surfing sand dunes and ocean jet-packing. Why it Still Hits
The Tropical Glow of Kygo’s "Carry Me" (ft. Julia Michaels)