‘You’: Hannah Dorman’s Heartbreak in Soft Focus
When the glitter of a connection fades and the cracks start to show, you’re left with that bittersweet ache—part memory, part lesson. Hannah Dorman’s latest B side, "You", leans right into that tender place. A softer, more contemplative sister to her upbeat single "Bad Habit", this track takes a slower breath, trading neon sparks for candlelight shadows. It's a relaxed shift for Hannah, experimenting with a new sonic palette without sacrificing her gift for songwriting that somehow seems like it was done specifically for you.
"You" isn't just heartbreak—it's clarity. When you understand that the person you believed you needed was never quite so. When it's the end of a romance or the quiet unraveling of a friendship, Hannah's lyrics slip between sadness and resignation, a nod of acceptance on melody. With co-writer Sam Ray, the song's simple beauty accommodates all the rough edges, all the unanswered questions, all the "what ifs" that you've never spoken.
Fans received a preview of this new path when Hannah teased it on her socials, and the reaction was electric. Comparisons to the harmonies and sentiment of '90s girl bands poured in, with supporters flooding the comments waiting with bated breath. Her continually growing audience are not waiting for a song; they are waiting for a moment, a sensation, a soundtracking for their own tangled feelings.
Releasing as the B side to "Bad Habit" and dropped on the 8th of August, "You" is proof that Hannah is not afraid to explore uncharted territories. It's proof that sometimes the quiet songs that heal the most are the ones that find you and stay with you long after the song fades away. If "Bad Habit" is that adrenaline rush of the chase, then "You" is the quiet after—it’s that gentle echo of truth that lingers once you’ve finally let go.
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