SOMBR CLINGS ONTO THE PAST AS HE RELEASES NEW SINGLE “WE NEVER DATED”
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sombr is known for making tunes for the yearners, and to continue that trajectory, he’s now singing about that situationship you just cannot let dissolve. The rising alt-pop singer dropped his latest single, We Never Dated, at midnight on June 20, offering a vulnerable, stripped-back track for anyone who’s been stuck on someone they never technically had.
Announced via Instagram just hours before its release, “We Never Dated” has already struck a nerve with fans for its painfully relatable take on unspoken connections and quiet rejection. Over soft, melancholic production, Sombr reflects on the frustration of falling for someone who was never fully yours to begin with. “How come we never even dated, but I still find myself thinking of you daily?” he confesses, tangled with both longing and shame.
The song builds around a haunting post-chorus, where Sombr repeats, “I can’t make you love me,” driving home the helplessness that comes with one-sided feelings. But buried within the sadness is his signature lyrical sharpness, especially when he flips the narrative: “You were too good for a man’s confine,” he sings, blurring admiration with quiet bitterness.
Known for leaning into raw, relatable storytelling, Sombr taps into a universal frustration, the ache of what could’ve been, mixed signals, and unspoken chemistry that never quite materializes. We Never Dated might be the starstudded follow-up to “back to friends” and “undressed.” Judging by the early buzz, it’s already resonating with listeners who know that sometimes, the hardest goodbyes are the ones you never fully welcomed in.
Listen to “we never dated” here.
