Rising British pop musician HRVY continues to ‘make a case for himself’ on the chill, easy-going ‘I miss my ex- anthem,’ “I Don’t Think About You.”

“I don’t think about you, no, no… / I don’t think about all the things that we’ve been through / Don’t remember who broke up with who / Don’t think about you.” Sigh, numerous songs are written about the aftermath of a relationship.  Post-breakup is a stimulating subject matter for songs in almost every genre.  Sure, HRVY is incredibly young with his whole life ahead of him (and likely numerous future lovers), but even the post-breakup bug has hit the rising British pop artist on “I Don’t Think About You.”

While HRVY claims he isn’t giving his ex the slightest bit of thought, the listener has to be skeptical, at least given the details he provides.  On the first verse, the rebounding19-year old claims, “I’m not thinkin’ ‘bout if you’re home alone / Walkin’ in my old t-shirt…,” later following up on the second with, “I don’t care about the words that you never say / Stuck in your throat / I don’t care about if you’re sorry now.” Of course, ultimately, he’s bitter, and she’s regretful.  At the end, expectedly, HRVY admits, “But I still love you” (as if we couldn’t already figure that out).

Final Thoughts

Beyond the relatable theme and lyrics, “I Don’t Think AboutYou” shines in various ways.  HRVY has a beautiful voice, worthy of more attention than he’s received as of yet.  Furthermore, he’s backed by a chill, easy-going backdrop, led by soulful guitar and robust bass line. This effective, if ‘no-frills’ sound allows for his youthful pipes to shine. Perhaps “I Don’t Think About You” won’t change your life, but it’s a great addition to any pop lover’s collection.

HRVY • I Don’t Think About You [Single] • Virgin EMI • Release: 12.7.18

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