I Swore I’d Never Sing This Again — But Tonight, Kelly Clarkson Broke Down, Singing a Song That Saved Her, Choosing Herself Over the Pain, Bringing the Whole Arena to Tears with a Raw Confession of Healing That Felt Like Church

Kelly Clarkson’s song “Piece By Piece” has evolved alongside her life. Originally written about her father’s abandonment and how her ex-husband Brandon Blackstock helped her heal, the lyrics spoke of love restoring her faith.

After their 2022 divorce, Clarkson rewrote the song to reflect independence and self-love, singing about taking care of herself and finding strength in heartbreak.