With "Ricochet," zekiizo hits the dark pop scene fast and hard, with the confidence and edge she's quickly becoming known for. It's a combination of fun and confrontation, and this intentional contradiction makes sense given its central idea that you can protect the energy you give to the world and stand stubbornly in your own light.
"Ricochet" is really about the ways being hard can help you stay safe, and it's notable for quietly altering our familiar notions of traditional gender roles. Rather than tempering aggression or apologizing for getting too intense, the song converts relentlessness into confidence. The aspiration is to reverse roles and ask what people think then, revealing power as something loud and dangerous and unmistakably female.
The emotional fuel for "Ricochet" is an honest sense of reaching the breaking point, where you won't take it any longer, and your self-respect kicks in. The rage here is concentrated, its purpose clear and empowering, and it aims to transform anger into energy.
"Ricochet" comes out swinging for fans of dark pop, alternative pop, and female artists that challenge the status quo. This song is for anyone who's understood that sometimes it's your only course to fight back and protect your own peace. zekiizo wields confidence as a weapon, making her own determination a statement that seems both personal and defiant. On "Ricochet," zekiizo continues to establish her name through strength, self-definition, and a fearless use of her voice.
