In his newest single “If I You Have To Lie,” Jake Cornell captures the quiet uncertainties that come with the early stages of a new relationship. Cornell states, “This is a song about being nervous in a new relationship.” New relationships can be scary, filled with doubts and insecurities, but Cornell’s honest vulnerability is what makes this song so relatable: “What is it about you / That makes me second guess / All the things Ive been through / All of my regrets / So if you make a promise / That i’m all you need / I hope you don’t forget / Cause i’ll hold my breath until you break it and you leave.”
“I’m in something great that feels right in the moment, but I just constantly waiting for the other shoe to drop. After having almost every ex in my life cheat on me, I wrote this from a place of not wanting that to happen again. Don’t lie to me—lie with me. Do all these things that have a negative connotation in my mind in a loving way.”
The Houston, Texas native began his journey as a self taught musician in 2018, showcasing his abilities on guitar, piano, and ukulele. He started to gain traction on TikTok with his viral covers before releasing his breakout hit, “forgive and forget.” The single has now surpassed over 7 million streams on Spotify and solidified his reputation for emotional storytelling.
