“With You“: Jorja Smith Delivers a Shimmering UK Garage Love Anthem
Jorja Smith’s “With You,” a shimmering UK garage-inspired single released in July 2025, stands out as a heartfelt love anthem for the summer season.
The track seamlessly blends Smith’s soulful, nuanced vocals with intricate, layered electronic production—courtesy of Maverick Sabre, Ed Thomas, and Jakwob—to craft a warm, club-ready atmosphere that still maintains significant emotional depth.
Lyrically, Smith sings vulnerably to a lover who has consistently held her heart, even through periods of distance or hardship.
The song expresses profound gratitude and emotional openness as she lays bare her longing and the healing she has discovered within a truly meaningful relationship.
Driven by crisp, skittering garage beats, lovestruck guitar lines, and atmospheric synths, the song pays homage to UK dance music heritage while remaining distinctly fresh and contemporary.
Smith’s vocal delivery floats effortlessly above the groove, creating a blend of club readiness and romantic nostalgia.
The track is aptly described as “a love song for the summer”—full of warmth, gratitude, and hopeful sentiment, capturing the tenderness of finding someone who helps you transcend past pain.
The official music video, directed by Ivor Lawson-Adamah, captures the lively, social energy of a summer party while simultaneously focusing on the intimate connection between Smith and her romantic interest.
The visual narrative skillfully plays with tension and mystery, often obscuring the love interest’s face, and highlights the private moments shared within a bustling public setting.
“With You” is Jorja Smith’s second single of 2025, following “The Way I Love You.”
Its release coincides with her ongoing world tour, underscoring her continued evolution as an artist who masterfully fuses personal storytelling with the vibrant sonic energy of UK dance music.
This single further fuels speculation about an impending larger project or full album rollout. “With You” is available for streaming on all major platforms, and the music video can be viewed on Jorja Smith’s official YouTube channel.
Quotable Lyrics:
You tell me life is better when you’re with me
You’re right, I’ve been hurt so bad
You’re meant to be in my life
Let you see the whole truth in my smile
So I’m lucky that I get to call you mine
You know you had me
Know I’ve always been yours
It feels like you’ve always been there
So I know why I don’t wanna be without you
No, I could never be without you (You, you)
You tell me life is better when you’re with me
You’re right, I’ve been hurt so bad
You’re meant to bе in my life
Let you see the wholе truth in my smile (Smile)
So I’m (So I’m) lucky that I get to call you mine
Surely in my heart I always had you deep down
But you had to move away to figure out some things
You had to live a life away from where you’ve been
Did I still spend some time on your mind?
Did you ever keep what I sent you that time?
You’re the only one who knows me
The one who’s truly loved me
