“Missing“ by Isabel Maria

“Missing” by Isabel Maria is an emotional anthem about the inescapable effects of a toxic relationship with someone you just can’t help but love. Maria is a rising pop artist from England that merges contemporary pop with alternative production, all the while adding her own flair to her sound. Her compelling narratives match the dynamic instrumentation perfectly, providing a captivating journey through her music that is impossible to turn away from. For anyone who has experienced an unhealthy relationship, this track offers comfort and catharsis. 

“Missing” opens with a pulsing, understated synth before emotional piano chords drop in. A thumping, muted kick beat hits almost every beat throughout the song, heightening tension and creating a sense of marching anxiety to pair with the chaotic feelings Maria is experiencing. The pre chorus melodies walk up overtop very sparse instrumentation, building into the soaring, emotional chorus. The chorus is filled with layered vocals and sweeping ambience, wrapping you in the story. Dynamic instrumentation pulls you across the song, offering an eclectic yet cohesive journey.

Maria’s vocal performance is intimate and impassioned, and her lyrics are a standout element of the song. Lines like “you didn’t leave, you just went away, and I’m not sad, I just happened to stay” and “take the bedsheets, take the walls, take the ceiling, til everything but me is missing” tell us how stuck Maria feels in this relationship. The other person could leave and take everything, but she would stay right there hoping it wasn’t truly over.

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