There is a primal edge to the first heartbreak, an agony that can cling to your chest long after it is over. This is a feeling that rising singer-songwriter ise nails in her new song, “Not With You.” A sensitive production by David Rocha, the song delves into the feelings of losing someone you love, lamenting the missed opportunity and the bittersweet pain of release.
Originally from Manila and now based in Los Angeles, ise has a talent for storytelling that comes off deeply personal yet broadly relatable. From the start, it establishes an atmosphere with her carefree but somber vocals that captivate an audience with intense heartache. David Rocha’s stripped-down production brings out each line in her voice, making every lyric land harder. “Not With You” makes you feel heartbreak at deeper depths, lapping you with the waves of grief, desire, and acceptance that ripple from losing a first love.
She wrote this song about her first love & heartbreak. The song captures the emotions of hurt, sadness, and regret. If you feel like you’re falling out of love, this is the song to cry to. It’s the kind of song that sticks with you, ringing in your mind like the ghost of a love that never was. “Not With You” showcases ise’s ability to create music with an almost visceral emotional resonance. Every release finds her etching her spot in music, putting bare honesty in every note. This song is for anyone who has loved and lost.
Connect with ise on Instagram – @isebabie
