Hypnotic

"Hypnotic" is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter Zella Day for her second extended play (EP) Zella Day (2014) and her second studio album Kicker (2015). Initially released as a promotional single on October 23, 2014, it was serviced to US Adult album alternative and modern rock radio on January 26, 2015. It was later re-released digitally on February 27, 2015, as the latter record's lead single through Pinetop Records and Hollywood Records. The song was written by Day, Nick Bailey, Xandy Barry, and Ryan Orgen. Production was handled by Wally Gagel and Xandy Barry of Wax Ltd, with additional production from Blueprint. Musically, "Hypnotic" is an alternative, folk, pop song with hip-hop, country and dream pop influences. Lyrically, it discusses the struggle and eventual loss of power in a new relationship.