Different Way
Released on May 7th, 2023, Different Way arrived as the third single of this early catalog, marking a moment where the identity of the project began to resonate directly with listeners. Moving back toward an alternative pop/rock format built around prominent synths and electronic elements, it became a turning point—the track where people started recognizing a distinct voice and style, often noting that the music finally felt uniquely personal and recognizable.
The studio work on Different Way was defined by experimentation and a far more dynamic approach to production. Working alongside arranger and mixing engineer Juan David Benítez, the process involved pushing structural boundaries: incorporating sudden instrumental silences that leave isolated vocals floating, precise rhythmic handclaps, and layered synth lines that break away from repetitive patterns. Rather than keeping a rigid structure, the arrangement shifts continuously to keep the energy unpredictable.
Lyrically, the song was built around a real sentence spoken years prior: "I love you in a different way." That single phrase stayed in mind for a long time before eventually turning into a song about closure, emotional exhaustion, and the frustration of mixed signals.
It captures the tension of being stuck in a loop with someone—realizing that both sides are pretending, yet unable to fully walk away. By pairing raw, unfiltered lyricism with playful studio choices, Different Way stands out as one of the most honest and layered tracks from this initial period.
Written & Composed by: Johan Peraza
Lead Vocals & Production: Johan Peraza
Vocal Arrangements & Mixing: Juan David Benítez
Production & Arrangement: AudioEstudio / Johan Peraza
Release Date: May 7, 2023
Don't say those words I know you're trying to make it easier But don't you see I'm bleeding? Don't make it worse We know how it ends Like a book with no ending
But here we are, stuck on the same pages Trying to escape from the secrets we left behind
I cry Waiting all night But there was nobody I try Not to lose my mind But I'm getting tired Remember the first time You said I love you in a different way If that was a dream baby please don't leave When the night comes to an end
Don't waste your time Trying to find a reason We both know how much we miss us Keep this in mind A lot of things are changing But nothing can change what I feel Nothing can change what I feel
I cry Waiting all night But there was nobody I try Not to lose my mind But I'm getting tired Remember the first time You said I love you in a different way If that was a dream baby please don't leave When the night comes to an end
I cry Waiting all night But there was nobody I try Not to lose my mind But I'm getting tired Remember the first time You said I love you in a different way If that was a dream baby please don't leave When the night comes to an end