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Pale Waves have released a new song, "Reasons To Live." The track is the band's second single from their upcoming album, Unwanted.
The new project drops Aug. 12 via Dirty Hit.
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"Reasons To Live" is a spirited pop-punk anthem that focuses on what it means to fall apart before putting yourself back
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