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Kelly Clarkson’s new album is due out next week.

Today, she drops a new song, “The Meaning of Life.”

It just happens to be the title track from Kelly’s upcoming album.

And it’s the third track she’s released from that album, following “Love So Soft” and “Mean You.”

All three songs are available as immediate downloads for anyone pre-ordering the album.

“Meaning of Life” — the 14-song album — will be out next Friday.

As for the song dropped today …

“‘Meaning of Life’ is the song that started this entire project,” Kelly told Billboard. “The vibe, soul and message of this song was very critical to show other writers and producers of the new direction we were taking.”

Here’s that song.