Daniel Arison’s new single “I Used To Say” feels like a quiet heartbreak you can’t shake — the kind that lingers long after the song ends. From the first line, “You never got your happy ending, you never got the fairytale, ’cause I went away,” Daniel doesn’t hold back. It’s vulnerable, direct, and painfully self-aware — exactly the kind of storytelling that’s made him a name to watch in the indie-pop space.

The track unfolds like a late-night confession, built around the quiet realization that love and timing don’t always move together. The chorus — “I used to say that we’d make it by the time we’re older… I used to say that we’re meant to be, but now it’s over” — hits with the kind of honesty that doesn’t try to soften the truth. It captures the ache of growing apart, not with anger, but with a kind of weary acceptance. There’s something beautifully unguarded about the way Daniel writes; he lets the pauses and the spaces between words carry as much weight as the lyrics themselves.

Sonically, “I Used To Say” finds a perfect balance between fragility and strength. The production rises and falls in all the right moments, giving Daniel’s voice room to breathe while still building to something powerful. The pre-chorus — “You’re from the heavens, I can swear I see your halo. How do I let this go?” — feels like a quiet plea, almost sacred in tone. It’s cinematic without reaching for drama, emotional without ever feeling forced — the kind of track that feels both intimate and expansive at once.

Coming off the success of “Selfish” featuring Leah Kate, which has already crossed a million streams, Daniel proves that his momentum is far from slowing down. With over 2.5 million Spotify streams across his catalog, he’s carving out a lane defined by honesty and introspection rather than trends.

What stands out most about “I Used To Say” is how personal it feels — and yet, how easy it is to relate to. It’s for anyone who’s ever looked back on a love that almost was and wondered where it all went wrong. The lyrics hit, but so does the emotion behind them. It’s another strong showing from Daniel Arison — intimate, reflective, and beautifully undone in all the right ways.