It is impossible to discuss the without acknowledging the machine behind it: Run-Up Records. The collective—comprising AP Dhillon, Gurinder Gill, Shinda Kahlon, and manager Gminxr—has cultivated a distinct "house style."
: The song is classified as Synthpop with Punjabi vocals. With You - AP Dhillon -Official Music Video-
The video ends where it began: Dhillon alone in the glass house, but now the rain has stopped. He looks at his phone, deletes the unsent messages, and walks off-screen. The final shot is an empty chair looking out the window—ambiguous closure, but no joy. It is impossible to discuss the without acknowledging
On Spotify, With You saw a 200% increase in streams following the video drop, proving the "Waterfall effect"—where a compelling music video drives audio streams. He looks at his phone, deletes the unsent
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It follows the daily interactions of a couple—sharing meals, dancing in hotel rooms, and exploring the outdoors—creating a sense of "lavender haze" voyeurism that makes the viewer feel like they are peeking into a private diary.
The lyrics oscillate between English and Punjabi, a hallmark of the "Punjabi Wave." Lines like "I don’t wanna spend my life waiting / But I can’t move on" showcase a universal struggle. The syncs these lyrics with specific visual cues—every time he sings about "waiting," the frame freezes, creating a jarring stop-motion effect that symbolizes being stuck in time.