Isabel LaRosa Crafts a Magnetic, Undeniable Atmosphere in "eyes don't lie"
Isabel LaRosa's latest single, "eyes don't lie," is an undeniable pop banger that expertly threads the needle between the dancefloor and the confessional booth. For fans of dark pop and lush sonics, the track captures the artist's sensual vocal style and beguiling, emotionally-charged lyricism.
LaRosa opens "eyes don't lie" by exposing the intricacies of her fractured relationship. She vulnerably professes, "Can't lie to you, baby / Wanna feel your body close /You say that you hate me / But tell me shit nobody knows," reminding listeners of the tender closeness that lingers even amidst hate and denial. The infectious chorus "Eyes don't lie /Eyes don't lie /Say you're mine / Eyes don't lie" cuts deep, juxtaposing love's raw truth and a lover's deception.
The track's dramatic bridge further escalates the emotional stakes, with LaRosa singing, "I swear friends don't get this close / Pull you on exchanging souls / Trace my skin losing control." She implies a bond that blurs the line between friendship and romantic entanglement, adding complexity to the narrative. The minimalistic yet captivating production ties everything together, with synth bass and a drum machine laying down an enchanting rhythm, creating an atmospheric sound that adds a sense of intrigue and seduction.
"I wanted this song to create a specific feeling," shares Isabel LaRosa. "I wanted it to create that feeling of tension that happens when two people communicate just through eye contact. It's all about the thoughts behind having an unspoken connection with someone and how magnetic the unknown can be."
LaRosa has been hailed for her meticulously crafted lyricism and instrumentation, bringing a new kind of suburban angst to the dark pop genre she so effortlessly inhabits. Across all her releases, LaRosa has garnered nearly 300 million streams and 800 million views, featuring on flagship Spotify playlists like Today's Top Hits, Pop Rising, and many others. Isabel, alongside her brother, use their creativity and collaborative ideas to create an ominous pop sonic universe that listeners can lose themselves in.
Read more about Isabel LaRosa who recently graced the cover of Ones To Watch Zine Issue 03: Summer Devotion.
Listen to "eyes don't lie" below:
