LISTEN: Payton Battles With A Toxic Relationship In New Single, “Don’t Go”
LISTEN: Payton Battles With A Toxic Relationship In New Single, “Don’t Go”
The exciting fourth single from the viral star
Words By: Jason Russo
If you haven’t heard of viral sensation payton yet, prepare to be blown away by the TikTok star’s impressive performance on his newest track, “Don’t Go.” The single is inspired by a toxic relationship in the artist’s life and takes the listener on a journey through his thoughts surrounding the recent breakup.
“Don’t Go” grapples with difficult emotions as payton battles between the need to escape and the desire to stay in this relationship. “In the first verse, you can hear what I was going through in lyrics like ‘you say you hate me, you can’t take it,’” payton shares. “It’s based on all the negatives in this relationship. As the song progresses, it drops in the chorus saying ‘I kinda need this person in my life as much as they kinda mess me up.'” Getting over a toxic relationship is one of hardest challenges one faces when dating, and it’s a relatable struggle that payton has channeled into a true work of art.
The production on the track is anthemic, with payton’s vocals soaring over driving electric guitars that combine to form an incredible pop-punk vibe that will have you turning your speakers up to 11. “Don’t Go” will instantly appeal to fans of 5 Seconds Of Summer, Halsey, and blackbear with its moody lyrics and intense production.
payton rose to fame on social media after he posted a cover of “Love Yourself” by Justin Bieber which became a viral sensation overnight. The success inspired him to post a cover of “Without Me” by Halsey on TikTok which attracted millions of fans to his page. He currently has over 13 million followers on the platform and has amassed billions of views across his posts. All of this viral success gave him the platform to start doing what he really loves: writing music. His music is a way for him to share his innermost thoughts and fears which the singer hopes will inspire his fans to chase their dreams as well.
“Don’t Go” is payton’s fourth single which follows three smash hits, including his debut single “Love Letter” that channels similar emotions to “Don’t Go” by surrounding the pain of a breakup. “Hard to Breathe” is the perfect precursor to “Don’t Go” with the music video showing payton chained to a hospital bed, battling with his decision to end a relationship. All four of his singles are unique, displaying different aspects of his sound and his talent as an artist. Stay tuned for more exciting releases from payton!
