HEY JUNE! Deal With Change And Letting Go On New Single “It’s Not the Same as It Used to Be” — Listen
The pop rock trio’s latest single asks the question: “What happens when something you once knew no longer feels the same?”
HEY JUNE!: Courtesy of Island Records Philippines and Soupstar Entertainment
HEY JUNE!: Courtesy of Island Records Philippines and Soupstar Entertainment
HEY JUNE! enter a new era with their latest single, It’s Not the Same as It Used to Be,” released through Island Records Philippines and Soupstar Entertainment.
The pop-rock track sits in the realm of nostalgia, amplifying the feeling of realizing that a relationship that was once close and intimate has changed. At its core, the song looks back on happier moments, reflects on what is missed, and comes to terms with the fact that things may never be the same again.
“‘It’s Not the Same as It Used to Be’ reflects on the changes that can quietly reshape relationships over time. What once felt familiar can become distant, leaving memories as reminders of a time when everything seemed simpler or more complete,” says the press release. “The song does not dwell solely on heartbreak, but on the complicated emotions that come with recognizing that people and circumstances inevitably evolve.”
“The wind suddenly has changed / Now everything has gone to waste / What used to be my everything / I couldn’t face you face-to-face / Even if I run away, your shadow remains,” the chorus goes.
“It’s Not the Same as It Used to Be” offers a glimpse into the emotions explored on the band’s forthcoming sophomore album, set for release this September. It is preceded by the singles “Ai Shite Ruyo,” “Kung May Problema Ka,” “Pagmamahal,” and “Sabihin Mo Lang.”
Listen to “It’s Not the Same as It Used to Be” below:
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“It’s Not the Same as It Used to Be” is a pop-rock track by HEY JUNE! exploring the quiet ways relationships change over time, reflecting on happier memories while accepting that things may never return to how they once were.
HEY JUNE! released “It’s Not the Same as It Used to Be” through Island Records Philippines and Soupstar Entertainment. The single offers a glimpse into the emotional themes explored on the band’s upcoming sophomore album.
HEY JUNE!’s sophomore album is set for release this September. “It’s Not the Same as It Used to Be” follows the singles “Ai Shite Ruyo,” “Kung May Problema Ka,” “Pagmamahal,” and “Sabihin Mo Lang” as part of its rollout.
The chorus reflects on lost intimacy, with lyrics describing how “the wind suddenly has changed” and everything once familiar “has gone to waste.” It captures the inability to face a former partner directly, even as their presence lingers.
“It’s Not the Same as It Used to Be” is a pop-rock single that leans into nostalgia, pairing reflective lyrics with a sound built around memory, loss, and acceptance of change within a once-close relationship.
