“Gotta Do” by Allan Jamisen: A Rebellious Electro-Pop Survival Mantra.

The thing is, sometimes things become difficult to an extent where nothing suffix and you gotta do what you gotta do. Such situations is what Allan Jamisen’s new single “Gotta Do” talks about, it’s one of those songs that sticks with you because of how honest it feels. It comes from a tough period in his life, and you can hear that in every line. The track repeats a short phrase over and over, but instead of feeling empty, it grows in meaning the more you listen. It turns into something many people can relate to; trying to keep going when life becomes too heavy. Jamisen has a long, unusual background. He grew up singing in choirs, spent time in bands in Los Angeles, worked with respected producers, and later built a creative life in Denmark. His history shows in the way he makes music. There’s experience, but also a kind of rawness that makes the song feel personal instead of polished in a distant way.

“Gotta Do” uses a steady electronic rhythm that slowly builds. It starts calm and lifts into something more energetic without losing its emotional weight. The hook drops in a way that feels natural, not forced. The repeating lines “I gotta do what I gotta do,” “We gotta do what we gotta do” sound simple, but in the context of the track, they read like someone reminding themselves to stay grounded.

There’s also a deeply personal moment hidden in the song: Jamisen’s late mother can be heard among the background voices. Knowing that, the track hits even harder. It’s easy to imagine the two of them sharing that moment in the studio when she was ill. That alone gives the song a different kind of warmth.The production came together across different places, Phoenix, Los Angeles, Copenhagen; bringing in collaborators from different stages of Jamisen’s life. You can feel that it was built with care, not rushed. Even though the idea came from a difficult morning, the final piece feels hopeful.

In the end, “Gotta Do” is simple, direct, and sincere. It doesn’t try to impress with complicated ideas. It just shows a person trying to hold on, and somehow turns that into a danceable track that still carries real emotion. After his recent releases, this song shows that Jamisen is still finding new ways to express himself, even after everything he has already lived

through.

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