It's been a year and a half since Clara Benin announced she was going on a live music hiatus, but that hasn't stopped the singer-songwriter from coming up with new material and performing for selected shows every now and then. From a collaboration with producer CRWN to opening for Oh Wonder, Benin made sure she always had something to share with her fans. (Here's Team Clara Benin on the best thing about being a Clara Benin fan.)

Clara Benin released her latest single, 'Parallel Universe' at midnight (11/24) and #paralleluniverse became the number 1 trending topic on twitter by 2:30 AM.

Parallel Universe cover art by Clara Benin

Fans and musicians alike, have been raving (or crying) about the new song, especially the bittersweet lyrics. 

In a parallel universe, maybe you'd be my first... I could be your only one, this universe is a curse. Why is timing so cruel to us? I don't know how to be alright, don't wanna live in a world where you are not mine 💙 #ParallelUniverse 😭 @clarabeninmusic

— Keiko Necesario (@KeikoSoundsLike) November 23, 2017

Akala ko dati mabigat na 'yong Krayola ng aking PLANETA, pero ngayon may parallel UNIVERSE si @clarabeninmusic .. Matindi 'to, guys.. bigat..

Pakinggan niyo.. 💔😢
(I'm not crying... ) https://t.co/2ZUITbK3Za

— Dane Hipolito (@DaneHipolito) November 23, 2017

In a parallel universe, maybe you'd be my first... I could be your only one, this universe is a curse. Why is timing so cruel to us? I don't know how to be alright, don't wanna live in a world where you are not mine 💙 #ParallelUniverse 😭 Love it @clarabeninmusic!!

— Moira Dela Torre (@moirarachelle4) November 23, 2017

Why is timing so cruel to us?
I don't know how to be alright, don't wanna live in a world where you are not mine

😭😭
Brb ugly crying https://t.co/au0Kyjg25w

— CoeliMusic 🌻 (@coelimusic_) November 24, 2017

Stream the new single on Spotify:

Clara Benin will be performing at Street Teams Unite on December 6, 2017 at Frank and Dean with Reese Lansangan, Leanne and Naara, and Keiko Necesario. 

Get the 'Parallel Universe' pull-over via Clara Benin's online store.

https://t.co/ll8YKEdDl8 🌌 #CBparalleluniverse pic.twitter.com/bkknq5dYBU

— CB (@clarabeninmusic) December 1, 2017