On her latest single ‘We Both Know’, Jacksonville-based songsmith Jesabel unveils her first true love song, and in doing so, exposes a duality that’s as tender as it is cutting. But this isn’t just romance wrapped in rose-coloured harmonies, it’s star-crossed longing weighed down by earthly imperfections.
There’s a graceful vulnerability woven into every line, carried by her warm, unhurried vocal tone and anchored by a dreamy soundscape. A gentle push-and-pull guides the track, mirroring the contrast at its lyrical core. It’s love as a higher force, sabotaged by our own fragility.
What makes ‘We Both Know’ so striking is the evolution. This is Jesabel’s first release where she takes full ownership of the songwriting, and it shows. The lyrics cut deeper. The structure is intuitive. And there’s a sense of emotional honesty that doesn’t try to dress up pain with pretence.
Sonically, the track leans into a lush, almost ethereal palette that blends folk hues with soft pop shimmer. It’s like dusk set to melody; glowing, reflective, and a little wistful. Think Joni Mitchell by way of early Feist, with just enough southern earthiness to ground its celestial leanings.
Her backstory- teaching herself guitar, stepping into music as a way to reconnect with herself, evolving from hidden talent to full-time performer- adds weight to every chord. Jesabel’s journey is the song, and vice versa. ‘We Both Know’ is less about reaching for perfection in love and more about sitting with the ache of its complexity.
And if this is where her new chapter begins, we’re all in for something beautiful.
