Vicious Cycle

(The track opens with the fast, aggressive electronic click. Suddenly, a filtered breakbeat drum loop starts rushing in, speeding up from 150 BPM to a blistering 174 BPM. Missy’s voice sounds calm, completely unfazed by the sudden rush of energy.)

(The drums snap into crystal-clear focus—a lightning-fast, rolling D&B breakbeat. A smooth, heavy sub-bass line glides underneath.)

Look at that, a late-night text on my screen,

Funny how you always reappear when I’m clean.

You’re missing the high, you’re missing the chase,

Trying to find a way back into my space.

You think if you apologize nicely enough,

I’ll forget the wreckage and all of your bluff.

But I learned how to run at a different pace,

And I’m not slowing down just to look at your face.

(The fast breakbeat stays locked in, but the bass drops out, replaced by a massive, euphoric synth riser that pulls the track upward.)

You want to pull me back down to the floor,

Spin the wheel around just like before.

But I see the loop, yeah, I see the trap...

And I’m tearing up the old road map.

(The track drops into a glorious, high-energy dancefloor D&B groove. A deep, distorted reese bass rolls underneath bright, cascading synthesizer notes. The energy is breathless and celebratory.)

I’m breaking out of the vicious cycle!

Spinning the wheel but I’m dodging the title!

You can call my phone, you can knock on my door,

But I don’t play your games anymore!

Yeah, I’m out of the loop!

Out of the trap!

And I’m never, ever looking back!

(A high-speed vocal chop bounces over the breakbeat:)

"Out-out-out of the loop..."

(The fast breakbeat continues, but the synth textures turn slightly grittier, adding a confident edge to the rhythm.)

It’s a beautiful day to leave you on read,

Clear out the last of the ghosts in my head.

You used to be gravity, pulling me in,

Now you’re just static, a background spin.

I look at our history, look at the scars,

And I’m thankful I traded your cage for the stars.

Go find a new stage, go find a new crowd,

Because my music is playing too loud.

(The instruments wash out into a sea of beautiful, echoey delay, leaving just the fast-tapping hi-hats and Missy’s harmonies.)

You want to pull me back down to the floor,

Spin the wheel around just like before.

But I see the loop, yeah, I see the trap...

And I’m tearing up the old road map.

(The high-speed D&B drop returns with even more energy, adding bright festival stabs that make the mainstage feel like a massive celebration of freedom.)

I’m breaking out of the vicious cycle!

Spinning the wheel but I’m dodging the title!

You can call my phone, you can knock on my door,

But I don’t play your games anymore!

Yeah, I’m out of the loop!

(The lightning-fast drums vanish instantly. The track drops into a gorgeous, weightless ambient space. A warm, rolling bass pad holds a long note while a beautiful, clean piano progression plays a few simple chords. Missy speaks naturally, right into the center of the mix.)

It’s crazy...

I used to think I couldn't live without the chaos.

But the fast lane gets old...

When you're running in circles.

(The Drum & Bass snare drum starts rolling at a frantic, hyper-speed pace. A beautiful, uplifting vocal harmony climbs higher and higher alongside a soaring electronic sweep.)

I’m out of the circle.

Yeah, I’m finally out.

Three... Two... One... Let’s dance!

(The absolute biggest, most ecstatic drop on the album. The fast D&B rhythm fuses with heavy, melodic bass chords, creating a massive wall of euphoric sound.)

I’m breaking out of the vicious cycle!

Spinning the wheel but I’m dodging the title!

Yeah, I’m out of the loop!

(The fast breakbeat slowly begins to filter out over the final fifteen seconds, losing its high frequencies until it sounds muffled and distant. The music fades completely, leaving only the sound of a lone, clean cinematic piano note that rings out and echoes into the silence,)