A compelling pop gem that vulnerably explores the meaning of love and genuine connection.
Nashville-based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Tessa Dalton has just dropped her emotionally charged pop single, “Love, But Not Really.” Known for her versatile talent across bluegrass, swing, old-time, Celtic, and Americana music, Tessa’s original vocal style draws inspiration from contemporary artists like Gracie Abrams, FINNEAS, and Lennon Stella, with hints of Foo Fighters, Coldplay, and Blink-182. Currently studying commercial music at Belmont University, Tessa continues to shine both as a performer in Nashville and as a collaborator in the studio.
“Love, But Not Really” captures the emotional complexities of a relationship that has lost its spark. Tessa explains that the song “questions a relationship that’s going through the motions but is void of real love.” The track features a haunting piano backdrop paired with atmospheric textures that set the mood for this reflective piece. Lyrics like “Never felt a reaction, Just a burning fuse, All along you were right, We had nothing to lose” and “It was love but not really, Touch with no feeling, Words with no meaning” offer a raw and honest look at love’s fading intensity and the feeling of drifting apart.
Driven by Tessa’s melodic vocals and intimate self-reflection, “Love, But Not Really” is a captivating pop ballad that explores the fragility of love and the journey of realizing when a connection has lost its depth.
Press play and immerse yourself in the emotional journey of “Love, But Not Really” – an evocative and relatable reflection on love’s complexities.
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