Tems Brings Raw Feeling to COLORS with Performance of What You Need

Tems has released her COLORS performance of What You Need, and it’s a masterclass in emotional restraint and vocal honesty. Stripped of excess production and visual distractions, the performance places full focus on her voice — rich, textured, and deeply expressive.

Against the minimalist COLORS backdrop, Tems delivers the song with a calm intensity that slowly pulls you in. Every line feels intentional, carried by subtle inflections and a controlled vulnerability that allows the emotion to breathe. There’s no need for dramatics — the power lies in her ability to make stillness feel heavy.

What You Need thrives in this setting, revealing new layers of tenderness and longing. The live arrangement feels intimate, almost confessional, reinforcing Tems’ strength as an artist who connects through feeling rather than force.

Once again, Tems proves why COLORS is the perfect stage for her artistry — a space where authenticity leads, and her voice does the rest.