Daniel Seavey’s ‘Other People’: A Heartfelt Anthem for Fading Love
Written by: Keyali Mikaela
Daniel Seavey’s new single Other People is a gut-wrenching, introspective track that delves deep into the slow unraveling of a relationship, and it hits hard in all the best ways. Building on the emotional foundation laid in his first solo single, The Older You Get, Seavey’s latest offering amplifies his knack for raw, reflective storytelling, while wrapping it in a polished pop-rock sound.
From the opening notes, Other People sets a melancholic mood, with soft guitar strums that mirror the steady yet inevitable breakdown of a once-thriving relationship. Seavey doesn’t shy away from the painful reality that sometimes, despite your best efforts, love simply fades. The line “It’s comin’ on real slow, it’s out of our control” perfectly encapsulates that helpless feeling of watching something important slip away without being able to stop it. It’s a song for those moments when you’re stuck in your car during a rainstorm, head leaning against the window as you replay the last moments of a love that didn’t quite last.
What stands out most about Other People is Seavey’s lyrical vulnerability. He confronts not only the end of the relationship but also the haunting question of whether it was ever truly real, ultimately accepting that they were never meant to be. The repeated refrain, “Guess we were meant to be with other people,” feels like both a final breath of resignation and a step toward healing. It’s a mature reflection on love, far removed from the typical blame-game breakup anthems we often hear.
Musically, the track is a slow build, with the instrumental rising alongside Seavey’s vocals, particularly as the chorus swells. The drumbeat intensifies, giving the song a climactic release that mirrors the emotional weight of the lyrics. It’s a perfect mix of soft, reflective moments and cathartic crescendos, making it the ideal track for fans of pop-rock who appreciate a good emotional release.
Seavey’s evolution from his days in Why Don’t We is clear here. He’s no longer just a boy band heartthrob—he’s an artist with something to say, and he says it with heart and authenticity. Other People shows a level of maturity that feels genuine, proving that Seavey is coming into his own as a solo artist.
This song isn’t just for the Darlings who’ve followed him from the beginning—it’s for anyone who’s ever faced the heartbreak of a relationship that ended not with a bang, but with a quiet, inevitable fizzle. And as we eagerly await DS1, Other People is a strong indication that Daniel Seavey is only getting started.
