Ian Harrison isn’t here to sugarcoat heartbreak — and that’s exactly why his new single “Games” hits as hard as it does.
On this latest release, the rising singer-songwriter dives headfirst into the emotional messiness of modern dating, where “situationships,” blurred lines, and a lack of accountability often leave one person giving far more than they’re getting. Games centers on the kind of love that slowly drains you — when someone knows exactly how much you care and keeps pulling that rope anyway, even when you’re exhausted from holding on.
Written alongside Dan Agee and Carson Wallace, the song wears its heart fully on its sleeve. There’s no emotional distance here — Harrison wants you to feel it. And not just quietly. This is the kind of track meant to be blasted in the car, windows down, voice cracking as you shout along, feeling seen for a few minutes. It’s big, emotional, and intentionally raw, offering comfort to anyone who’s ever stayed longer than they should have.
What makes Games especially relatable is its honesty. Harrison doesn’t pretend that walking away is easy. Instead, he acknowledges the struggle — the push and pull between knowing better and feeling too deeply. That vulnerability is what gives the song its weight and why it lands so effectively.
With a homecoming show in Columbus, OH, on January 17 and a spot on the Extra Innings Festival lineup in Tempe, AZ, 2026 is already shaping up to be a major year for Harrison. If Games is any indication, he’s only getting more fearless with his storytelling.
‘Games’ feels like shouting your truth into the void — messy, emotional, and painfully honest in the best way.
