Rising singer-songwriter sombr – the moniker of 19-year-old Shane Boose – has released a heartfelt new single titled “we never dated.” The Warner Records artist, known for blending vulnerable storytelling with anthemic hooks, uses the track to unpack the confusion of a love that never officially began. In the chorus, he pointedly asks, “How come we never even dated / But I still find myself thinking of you daily,” giving voice to the heartache that lingers even without a formal relationship.
“We never dated” follows sombr’s breakout hits “back to friends” and “undressed,” which explored similar gray areas between friendship and romance. “Back to friends” recently soared to No. 1 on Billboard’s Alternative Airplay chart – an unprecedented feat for a debut artist – and fans are already embracing “we never dated” as the next chapter in his emotional coming-of-age saga. With its lush harmonies and candid lyrics, the song caps a whirlwind year for sombr, who will kick off a sold-out U.S. tour this September.
