d4vd returns with a soul-stirring anthem for the lovesick and the let-go. His most recent single, “There Goes My Baby,” sheds his trademark alternative construction to reveal a bluesy, gospel-soaked style that sounds like a late-night confession delivered through guitar and organ.
A break from the brooding tones of “Romantic Homicide” and “Here With Me,” “There Goes My Baby” dives into raw, aching vulnerability. d4vd offers a portrait of heartbreak not through resentment but with a quiet acceptance that cuts even more profoundly. “Are you sure that you want more?” he begs, his voice laden with understanding. No longer moping over what once was, he takes in glimpses of his ex succeeding in life, accepting the bittersweet conclusion that perhaps, just perhaps, he was the one who was the problem.
This isn’t a typical breakup song. It’s a master class in emotional candor. The combination of introspection and haunting melodies established “There Goes My Baby” as one of the more poignant ballads of the year, and d4vd’s ability to marry both is unparalleled. Whether you’re tending to new wounds or looking back at lost love, this one hit home.