Absolutely transforms patience into poetry on “I Just Don’t Know You Yet,” a track that arrives like a prayer whispered in the dark.
The British artist, born Abby-Lynn Keen and sister to Grammy-nominated RAYE, has built her career writing for David Guetta, Teddy Swims, and Normani before stepping into her own spotlight.
Released on 27 June 2025 through Epic Records, this piano-led meditation positions her somewhere between spiritual contemplation and classic R&B balladry.
Written by Absolutely alongside producer Dave Hamelin (070 Shake, Beyoncé), the track opens with delicate piano chords that shimmer like candlelight.
The instrumentation carries that late-80s, early-90s quality where restraint breeds intensity.
Hamelin layers subtle strings beneath her vocals, creating space for her voice to float through with purpose and clarity.
The narrative centres on a love that exists in potential rather than reality. “I’ve been talking to you, I’ve been writing stories in my head,” she sings, addressing someone she hasn’t met but believes destiny will deliver.
It’s a bold premise that could easily tip into saccharine territory, yet Absolutely grounds the sentiment through vocal delivery that captures genuine longing.
There’s no manufactured drama here, just a woman reckoning with past heartbreak whilst holding space for future connection.
The chorus hits with quiet force: “I just don’t know you yet / But I know you’ve been sent from God / To teach me to love again / ‘Cause I think I must’ve forgot.”
These lines navigate the space between faith and doubt, acknowledging wounds from previous relationships whilst refusing to let cynicism win.
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The production swells just enough to support the emotional weight without overwhelming the intimacy of the confession.
What makes this track work is how Absolutely balances vulnerability with strength.
The verses detail falling for “illusions” and losing “dignity and pride,” but there’s no victim narrative at play.
She owns her past choices, then moves forward with clear intention.
The bridge reinforces this duality: “I’ve been praying for you, I’ve been reading verses in my bed / ‘Cause I can feel your soul and I, I can hear you cry from wherever you lay your head.”
She positions herself not just as someone waiting to receive love, but as someone prepared to give it, fully aware of the healing both parties will need.
The R&B influences run deep, particularly in how Absolutely handles vocal runs and the song’s dynamic structure.
There’s a soulfulness to her phrasing that recalls artists who knew how to let a note breathe.
The production’s warmth mirrors this approach, creating an atmosphere that feels like late-night confession rather than stadium proclamation.
“I Just Don’t Know You Yet” deserves record of the year consideration at the very least. It’s rare to hear a track this emotionally intelligent paired with production this refined.