Fresh off the heels of two consecutive No. 1 singles, including the July 13 chart-topper Tell Me More, Isy Cappo returns with her most emotionally vulnerable track yet. Skimming the Surface is not just a follow-up, it’s a fearless deep dive into the murky waters of love, anxiety, and unravelling selfhood.
Known for her sultry stage presence and intimate songwriting, Isy pivots from the flirtatious world of Dancefloor and Tell Me More into something far more introspective and haunting. With lyrics like “I’m skimming the surface of what’s within / You don’t see the iceberg until it tips,” the track invites listeners to witness the quiet chaos of a relationship that feels more like drowning than devotion.
Set against a backdrop of ambient R&B and alt-pop production, Skimming the Surface pulses with cinematic tension, like a storm on the horizon you can’t quite escape. The metaphors run deep: moonlight insomnia, emotional riptides, and a lover’s gaze that’s both intoxicating and destructive. It’s a sonic SOS, a cry for clarity from someone who’s lost in their own tide.
The music video, previewed in campaign reels, depicts a moody living room dance between Isy and a male partner, flashing between tender intimacy and volatile confrontation. It’s this duality that defines the track: beauty wrapped in bruises, longing tangled in loss.
Following the success of her last two singles, Skimming the Surface shows an artist unafraid to peel back the polished veneer and reveal the emotional undertow below. For fans of introspective pop and emotionally charged storytelling, this is Isy Cappo’s most daring chapter yet, and we’re lucky to witness it.
