Hypnotic

"**Hypnotic**" is a song recorded by American singer Zella Day for her second extended play, *Zella Day*, and her debut studio album, *Kicker*. It was released as the latter record's lead single on February 27, 2015 as a digital download through Pinetop and Hollywood Records. Written by Zella Day, Xandy Barry, James Bailey, and Ryan Ogren, "Hypnotic" was produced by the Wax LTD team of Barry and Wally Gagel. Musically an alternative, folk, and pop song, its lyrics deal with the protagonist begging her lover for mutual respect.

The song was regarded by contemporary music critics as a standout. It was also appreciated for bringing the sadcore genre to light. An accompanying music video for "Hypnotic" was issued ten days after its after physical release, and features the singer bathing in a bathtub with a horse, dancing in a room, and driving a car through the desert.

## Official versions

* Album/Single - 2:56
* Instrumental - 3:02
* Digster Live Session - 3:04
* Vanic Remix - 4:42
* Photek Remix - 4:03

## Lyrics

[Intro]

(Ah, ah)

[Verse 1]

I wanna be on the front line, knotted up suit ties

Talkin’ like a headstrong mamma

Got a picture in your wallet

Makin’ me a habit, wearin’ your vintage t-shirt

Tied ribbons on your top hat

Tellin’ me I'm all that, just like the girls from your hometown

Sweet blooded and I'm stranded

See if I can stand it, drinkin' in the shallow water

[Pre-Chorus]

Magnetic everything about you

You really got me, now

[Chorus]

You do it to me so well

Hypnotic, takin’ over me

Make me feel like someone else

You got me talkin’ in my sleep

I don't wanna come back down

I don't wanna touch the ground

Pacific Ocean, dug so deep

Hypnotic, takin’ over me

(Ah, ah)

[Verse 2]

White threads on my laces

Stuck on the hinges, swingin’ the door to the backyard

Cut splinters, walk a tightrope

Spun like a bandage touch on the outer surface

Bright eyes of the solstice

Wherever your mind is headed for a freight train city

Locked up ‘til you're moonlit

Brushin’ my hair back, feelin’ your lips on my cold neck

[Pre-Chorus]

Magnetic everything about you

You really got me, now

[Chorus]

You do it to me so well

Hypnotic, takin’ over me

Make me feel like someone else

You got me talkin’ in my sleep

I don't wanna come back down

I don't wanna touch the ground

Pacific Ocean, dug so deep

Hypnotic, takin’ over me

[Bridge]

(Ah, ah)

Hypnotic, takin’ over me

[Chorus]

You do it to me so well

Hypnotic, takin’ over me

Make me feel like someone else

You got me talkin’ in my sleep

I don't wanna come back down

I don't wanna touch the ground

Pacific Ocean, dug so deep

Hypnotic, takin’ over me

[Outro]

(Ah, ah)

Hypnotic takin' over me

(Ah, ah)

Hypnotic takin' over me

(Ah, ah)

## Credits

* **Zella Day** - Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards
* **Ryan OG** - Bass, Guitar, Keyboards
* **Xandy Barry** - Bass, Guitar, Keyboards, Piano
* **Wally Gagel** - Bass, Guitar, Keyboards
* **Kiel Feher** - Drums

* Written By **Ryan OG**, **Nick Bailey**, **Xandy Barry** and **Zella Day**
* Directed By **Gianennio Salucci**
* Programmed By **Ryan OG**, **Wally Gagel**, **Xandy Barry** and **Alexander “A.C.” Castillo**
* Mixed By **Xandy Barry** and **Wally Gagel**
* Recorded By **Xandy Barry** and **Wally Gagel**
* Recorded by [Assistant] **Brian Blake** and **Seth Olansky**
* Mastered by **Howie Weinberg** and **Gentry Studer**