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Estella Dawn returns with “You Didn’t Text Me,” a dark pop confession built on sharp storytelling and real-life heartbreak. The track anchors her new four song EP and stands out for its honesty. She has said every lyric actually happened and you can hear it in every line.

The song plays out like a late-night unraveling filled with manipulation, betrayal and someone trying to use chaos as an excuse for bad behavior. Estella delivers it with a vocal performance that’s soft and vulnerable in the verses and powerful when the hook hits. The production is cinematic and moody, the kind of sound that belongs in late-night scenes on HBO or Netflix.

“You Didn’t Text Me” fits naturally on playlists like Sad Hour, Chill Pop, Fresh Finds Pop, dark pop, Broken Heart, Life Sucks, Pop Rising, Heartbreak Pop and Late Night Vibes. It’s built for people who replay a song because the lyrics hit a nerve.

This release shows Estella leaning into a deeper, more emotional space. “You Didn’t Text Me” leaves a mark and sets her up for a strong run going into 2026.

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