Paul Nicholls drops a heartfelt and deeply introspective new single, “when ur gone,” a track that does more than tug at the heartstrings. In this release, Nicholls perfectly encapsulates the bittersweet reality of love, its warmth and ache.
But at a fundamental level, “when ur gone” is a raw declaration of feeling. Nicholls dispels any romantic illusions, showing us the ugly truth of yearning after someone who may not be right for you. The lyrics read like ripped-out pages from a diary, populated with the late-night thoughts we all try to suppress but can’t escape. His intimate and vulnerable delivery renders every line hit too close to home.
It wraps emotions in a soft-doughy but firm-setting arrangement. The production is understated, letting Nicholls’ vocals shine, and every note becomes heavy as longing and lament. The song possesses a haunting quality in its melody, a kind of beauty in its sadness that is felt long after the song ends, like the memories of love never really meant to be.
