A defiant pop track about overcoming belittling and deciding who deserves access to your life.
One thing I love about colby!: she’s fearless. She sings with a level of command and confidence that makes her music powerful to listen to. Her latest single, “Machine,” follows “Fall Head First” and gives us another example of that attitude.
“Machine” explores reclaiming confidence after dealing with manipulation and belittling. More specifically, it addresses people who hate on your growth, then suddenly want back into your life once your hard work pays off. Funny how your progress makes everybody remember your number.
The production is explosive, pairing glitchy elements and hard-hitting drums with a cinematic flair. There’s plenty happening, and colby! sounds comfortable letting her personality run wild through it.
Her vocals feel free, spellbinding, and almost teasing. The chorus is super catchy, but those “la-la-las” might steal the whole damn show. They give the defiance a playful edge that makes the message even more satisfying.
I like this one. “Machine” turns past hurt into something confident, energetic, and just passive-aggressive enough to make its target uncomfortable.
Quincy is the creator of Ratings Game Music. He loves writing about music, taking long walks on beaches, and spaghetti that fights him back.
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