But I Do by ISSA RAYE puts the push and pull of relationships into a track that feels fun and lighthearted. They use rhythmic, bouncy synths and a killer bassline to define the exciting unknowns of dating in this flirty, fun track, perfect for your summer playlist.
Opening with the ambient sound of a bar or club, the track immediately sets the scene, showing us the fun of the chase.
This chatter is brought to a close with a roaring bass guitar, like the track taking control of the moment and defining its sound. This intro perfectly encapsulates the chase as the music ebbs and flows with chatter before kicking the track off.
The bass is a consistent theme throughout the track, underpinning the rhythm and melody with its punchy and bold sound. It has this subtle industrial distortion, giving the composition overall a sense of edge that leans into the theme of unbalanced, uncertain, flirty romance. The bass guitar bounces between octaves in its runs and licks, helping inject the piece with bounce and pep, instrumental in its fun and playful personality.
The vocals contrast the depth of the bass guitar. They have a light and breezy energy with an undertone of confidence. The vocalist captures that confidence at the high points but maintains it in the quiet verses.
The lyrics have this emphatic contradiction that feels like a purposeful exploration of the situationship cycle. The line ‘cross my heart that it’s real baby’ feels like a reminder of the other side of the relationship, that alongside the excitement of uncertainty in romance and the thrill of the chase, there is a need for certainty. The fact that ISSA RAYE could convey that complex mix of emotions without distracting from the fun disco-pop beat shows the layers of thought that went into making this track feel effortless, exciting, and heartfelt at the same time.
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