Review: "Hate You More" - Paris WYA
- Madison Spies
- 4 hours ago
- 2 min read
Plunge yourself into a full-fledged breakup story that showcases the balance and reality of grieving a relationship with “Hate You More” from Paris WYA. The third single off Mannequin, her upcoming EP, “Hate You More”, truly details how polarizing a breakup can be. Instead of jumping straight to hating someone who’s hurt her, this track puts the rawness and vulnerability of a breakup on full display. Accompanied by the blended sound of snappy synths and gentle guitar plucking, Paris takes listeners on a high-energy ride that puts the real harshness of a concluded relationship under a direct spotlight. With a nostalgic sound reminiscent of the late 90’s/early 2000’s and a modern, unique attitude, Paris executes a track that is both emotionally complex and quite danceable. Similar to the song’s subject, the overall sound of “Hate You More” exemplifies emotional vertigo. As Paris navigates this confusing situation, listeners are taken on a journey that is especially commonly relatable and a beautiful extension of emotional power & reflection.
While it’s common for people to stick to a “formula” of sorts, just immediately writing their ex-partner off, Paris doesn’t shy away from showing that there’s a period following a breakup where you can be stuck between rejection and acceptance. Despite the title being “Hate You More”, the track itself is beautifully contradictory. While listeners may automatically interpret otherwise from the titling, “Hate You More” is coupled with the line, “Wish I could hate you more,” within the track itself. This entails Paris’s complex feelings about her ex-partner and gives listeners real insight into just how back & forth emotions can feel & be while in this stage of a breakup. Her honesty and ability to bend & snap this track to such a complicated situation show how versatile and mature she is as an artist. Rather than simply casting aside this former relationship and the person as a whole, she utilizes this pain to produce a song that is both smart and simply, painfully (in a good way) a reflection of dating. While Paris’s sound and persona are utterly unique and thriving, this track reminded me of an artist like Avril Lavigne for its danceability, throwback feel, and ability to reach widespread audiences through complex emotion.
Paris WYA is a cosmopolitan pop artist raised across Asia, Europe, and the United States. Born in Shanghai and now based in the US, Paris has been involved and surrounded by music since childhood. While developing her vocal abilities and performance skills, she simultaneously learned to play the guitar, piano, and drums. As she grew up and continued to develop her musical skills, she went on to become a student at Cornell and released two EPs - UNTANGLED (2024) and GLITCH (2025). With the upcoming release of her new EP, MANNEQUIN, she is transitioning her sound from edgy, digital-first pop to a more vulnerable, stripped-down sound with ethereal energy. On this EP, she navigates insecurity, grief, heartbreak and strives for clarity through songwriting that brilliantly balances striking imagery and vulnerability. In addition to her musical career, Paris WYA is in collaboration with fashion duo Domen & Van de Velde, showcasing her place as a multimedia artist poised for international recognition.
Written By Madison Spies
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