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[title]Meilee Tal is heading to Melody of Life 17 at centralwOrld with ‘Hello Goodbye’, her first song. She acts, models, dances and creates content too, but when asked which role feels most like her the answer is simple: ‘singer-songwriter’.
Her entertainment career began at four and a half, with music, acting and fashion all part of her upbringing. Those interests now feed into her music and performances. At the Bangkok festival, she says she plans to perform ‘Hello Goodbye’ in full for a live audience for the first time.
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Before her set, we sat down with Meilee to talk about her new single, her connection to Thailand, the projects that have shaped her life, and the goals she hopes to achieve in the years ahead.
‘Hello Goodbye’ and trying something new
How is ‘Hello Goodbye’ different from your previous work?
Meilee: it gave me the chance to have fun exploring different things, from the music and choreography to the lifestyle and overall image. I feel like it reflects who I am at this point in my life, as I got to experiment with things I hadn’t tried before.
What are you most looking forward to about performing ‘Hello Goodbye’ live at Melody of Life?
Meilee: I’m really excited because this will be the first time I get to perform ‘Hello Goodbye’ in full in front of a live audience. I want everyone to see another side of me through this performance. Beyond this single, I’m also working on several other projects that I’m excited to share.
How has living in Thailand over the years shaped your connection to the country?
Meilee: Thailand feels like a second home to me. I’ve felt connected to this place since I was young, and the longer I’ve spent living here, the more familiar I’ve become with the people, food, culture and everyday life. That’s why being able to perform in Bangkok, especially at a major festival like Melody of Life, means so much to me.
You pursue music, acting, modelling, dancing and content creation. Have you ever felt you had to choose just one?
Meilee: I’ve never felt I had to choose because I enjoy everything I do. But if you ask which role feels most true to who I am, I’d say singer-songwriter, because songwriting has always felt like a language I use to communicate with myself and others.
Each role gives me something different. Acting helps me understand storytelling, dancing teaches me about my body and music is the space where I feel most connected to myself.
In ‘Fake Flowers’, Meilee turns that questioning eye on herself and the world around her. The pop track explores ‘fakeness’ and whether keeping up appearances might have its advantages.
Meilee: I was interested in whether pretending to be something you’re not is really wrong. If our outward image is something we can maintain for a long time, do we have to keep trying to be the person others expect us to be?
It eventually came down to the line, ‘Fake flowers never die.’ There’s a sense of irony to it. It’s almost like asking whether, in a world that places so much value on appearances, the things that seem fake might actually be the ones that survive the longest.
If ‘Fake Flowers’ looks outward ‘Angel’ draws on one of the most personal moments in Meilee’s life.
Could you tell us the story behind ‘Angel’?
Meilee: I wrote this song for someone very important in my life after learning that they didn’t have much time left in this world. But I didn’t want it to become a song about saying goodbye. I wanted it to be a love song instead.
For me, ‘Angel’ is more than just a song. It’s a part of my life, a moment I want to hold on to forever.
What side of yourself do you want the audience to see in this performance?
Meilee: I want them to see different sides of me, from pop and dance tracks to songs with more emotional depth. This performance is an introduction to who I am and the different emotions I can take the audience through.
What do you hope the audience will take away from this show?
Meilee: It doesn’t have to be one particular emotion. I just want people to feel something. Maybe they’ll feel happy or sad, want to dance or find that a song reminds them of something in their own lives. As long as something stirs inside them while they’re listening, I feel like the music has done its job.
Where do you see yourself three years from now?
Meilee: In three years, I want to be touring and meeting audiences in different countries. I’d love to headline festivals like Coachella and Lollapalooza, as well as perform at arena concerts around the world.
What do you think will help you get there?
Meilee: I think I just have to keep going. Keep making music, learning and trying new things. I don’t need to have everything figured out right now. I just need to know where I want to go and keep moving towards it, step by step.
Ultimately, what I want to do with music remains the same: I want people to feel something when they listen. As long as I can keep doing that, I’ll keep moving forward.
Meilee Tal is scheduled to perform on October 18 2026 on the Indoor Stage at centralwOrld, Pathum Wan. Melody of Life 17 runs October 16-18 with free admission. Check the festival’s latest timetable for her set time.