"Dear Me" is a song performed by Kesha and written by Diane Warren. The song appeared in Warren's new documentary, Diane Warren: Relentless.[1][2] The documentary was released on January 10, 2025 in theaters in the US. It was then released six days later on streaming services.[3]
The song was released on January 24, 2025.
Background[]
On the day of the song's release, Kesha spoke about the background of it on Twitter:[4]
"My mom used to write songs alongside Diane Warren in the 80s. I've heard her name in our home growing up since I was a baby. Once my music broke into the scene in 2008, we have worked on projects together and every song more iconic than the next, but none of them ever were publicly released. This song was so special for her to ask me to sing. It's a song written to herself for her documentary and she has said it's one of the most special songs she's ever written in her life."
Kesha had previously performed with Warren, covering Lady Gaga's "Til It Happens To You", a song co-written by her. They had also appeared together in a round table for The Hollywood Reporter to discuss songwriting.
Accolades[]
The song was nominated for Best Original Song at the 2026 Oscars.
Lyrics[]
If I could write a note to my younger self
Here's what I'd say
Everything you're feeling now won't always keep you down
There'll be better days
Dear me, don't worry 'bout it
You're gonna be alright, you'll see
You'll see
Dear me, it's gonna be alright, alright
Trust me, all of the pain is all gonna fade
You might think you can't do it
But you're gonna get through this
It'll all get better soon, you'll see
I know you feel like nobody understands
What you're going through
You just wanna run and hide
Every day feeling like the whole world's against you
Dear me, it gets better (Better, better)
You're gonna be just fine, you'll see
You'll see
Dear me, it's gonna be alright, alright
Trust me, all of the pain is all gonna fade
You might think you can't do it (Can't do it)
But you're gonna get through this (Get through this)
It'll all get better soon (Soon)
You'll see
That's what I'd say to you
Dear me
Dear me
Dear me, dear me, I'm writing you this letter
To let you know
You might think you can't do it (You might think you can't do it)
But you're gonna get through this
It will all get better
Dear me, dear me, I'm writing you this letter
To let you know it's gonna get better
Everything's gonna be alright, you'll see
Oh, that's what I'd say to you, dear me
Music video[]
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The official music video was released on November 5, 2025. The video is a dance video featuring Emily Crouch, the choreographer, Isla Mitchell, Dancing with the Stars pro Koko Iwasaki, Paula Ayotte, Gbari Gilliam, and Noah Jackson. Kesha appears recording the song while Diane Warren appears on the piano.
Live performances[]
On November 5, 2025, Kesha performed the song for the first time at Deadline's Sound and Screen event. Diane Warren accompanied her on the piano.
Trivia[]
- This is Kesha's first release of 2025.
- It was released via RCA Records, Kesha's former record label, since the song was recorded while she was still in the contract (June 3, 2023).[5]
- The film was nominated for Best Music Film at the 2026 Grammy Awards.
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