Emerging pop singer-songwriter Ian Harrison makes his Sony Music Nashville debut with the emotionally charged single “Not The One”.
The track opens with “Most days I’m doing alright / Most times I sleep through the night / Made mistakes that I’d make twice.” Harrison sets a confessional tone, embracing vulnerability without wallowing in it. The track reflects on emotional resilience in the aftermath of a one-sided relationship—where effort and emotional labor weren’t reciprocated, and the speaker has finally let go.
The defiant chorus: “I’m not the one that called at 4 in the morning / And I’m not the one that said stay the night…” delivers the punch. It’s as catchy as it is confrontational, providing a liberating sense of closure while flipping the narrative. Instead of heartbreak, “Not The One” becomes an anthem for regaining power and self-respect.
The track leans into pop sensibilities while allowing Harrison’s textured vocals and honest lyricism to shine. There’s a rawness here that feels earned, unsurprising given his background. A Columbus, Ohio native now based in Nashville, Harrison’s journey from college bartender to The Voice contestant to Sony/Warner Chappell signee is as compelling as his songwriting.
Harrison describes the song as capturing that moment of emotional exhaustion when a relationship’s imbalance becomes undeniable: “‘Not The One’ is all about knowing your worth in a relationship where the effort put in isn’t being reciprocated on both sides – where someone that keeps coming back, which forces you to be the bigger person every time, but you already gave it everything you had”.
On “Not The One,” Ian Harrison proves he’s not just another pop hopeful; he’s a storyteller with depth, shaped by folk, country, rock, and pop influences. It’s a strong first statement and a promising glimpse into what’s to come.
Ian Harrison’s ‘Not The One’ is an empowering pop anthem that boldly reclaims self-worth.
