Hilary Duff Releases New Song ‘Roommates’ with a Rainy Music Video Inspired by ‘Come Clean’

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• Hilary Duff released her new single “Roommates” on Friday, January 16.
• The song is accompanied by a music video that features a rain scene reminiscent of her earlier hit “Come Clean.”
• Duff describes the song as embodying “the restless hum of wanting to find your way back — to your rhythm, to your person, to yourself.”

The singer and actress, 38, unveiled her provocative new single “Roommates” along with a music video on January 16. This release represents the latest addition to her forthcoming album, luck… or something.

“Roommates” explores the yearning for the thrill of romantic relationships that have become somewhat monotonous. In the chorus, she sings, “I only want the beginning, I don’t want the end / Want the part where you say, ‘Goddamn’ / Back of the dive bar, giving you head / Then sneak home late, wake up your roommates.”

Hilary Duff “Roommates” single cover.
Aaron Idelson

Duff reminisces about times when she and a partner felt less like “practically roommates.” She adds later in the track, “I’m touching myself looking at porn / ‘Cause you don’t even look my way no more.”

In a statement regarding the single, Duff remarked, “‘Roommates’ is a song about when life is life-ing, babe.”

Married to Matthew Koma, she elaborated, “It’s that ache for a wilder, freer time — before the days were swallowed by carpools, budget talks, grocery runs and letting old or new insecurities slip in. It’s the restless hum of wanting to find your way back — to your rhythm, to your person, to yourself.”

The music video, directed by Matty Peacock, features Duff performing at home with a male partner nearby while she reflects on their relationship. A dramatic moment occurs when rain begins pouring indoors, reminiscent of her 2003 video for “Come Clean,” in which she watches a storm from a window. Toward the conclusion, a wall collapses, revealing a lush field outside as Duff steps into the natural setting.

Hilary Duff.
Aaron Idelson

In an interview with Entertainment Tonight on the set of the video, Duff spoke about the “Come Clean” reference, stating, “Listen, we love a nugget, you know? We love an Easter egg. I’ve had such a long career. It’s hard to not find the threads and to repeat some things. This song is very different than ‘Come Clean,’ but it’s nice to have another rain moment.”

Koma, who collaborated with Duff and Brian Phillips on “Roommates,” expressed his pride on Instagram, stating that his wife “crushed so hard” on the song, humorously highlighting her “caboose” in a comment on a clip of the rain scene.

Hilary Duff.
Vince Aung

Duff’s upcoming album, luck… or something, is slated for release on February 20 and will include “Roommates” as well as her earlier single “Mature.”

Prior to the album launch, she is scheduled to perform in London, Toronto, New York City, and Los Angeles as part of her Small Rooms, Big Nerves Tour. Additionally, she will appear at Voltaire at the Venetian Resort in Las Vegas for residency concerts in February and May.