How Could You - Jessie Murph - MP3 instrumental karaoke

"How Could You" is a track by American singer-songwriter Jessie Murph, released as part of her 2023 album, drowning. Co-written with Gabriel Edward Simon, it was released as the album's third single in 2022. Driven by just acoustic guitar and a sparse string section, in tandem with Jessie Murph's emotive vocal delivery, "How Could You" blends contemporary pop with folk influences to deliver a haunting piece of work. Its lyrics carry great emotional weight, conveying feelings of deep emotional pain and betrayal following a relationship gone awry. Through raw lyrics and intense vocals, Jessie Murph shares a heartwrenching narrative about a manipulative partner who regularly crosses boundaries despite her efforts to resist, detailing manipulation tactics like threats of self-harm and gaslighting. Despite not making it to the charts in the United States, "How Could You" reached number 74 on the Irish charts and number 13 in New Zealand.