Oxide

"**Oxide**" (alternatively stylized as "**OXIDE**") is an song by MIIA. The song is the first single from her second studio extended play (EP), *M2*. It was released on January 11, 2023.

## Background

On December 24, 2022, MIIA updated the fans following her on Instagram with stories linking to the pre-save, facts about the song, and a teaser for the music video. It was revealed the song would be released on January 11, 2023, and that a few selected pre-savers would be invited to a private Zoom call with her on the day of the release, where she would be playing an acoustic version of the song along with a few of the upcoming ones as well. The Zoom release party happened on January 11, 2023, 2 PM UTC (Coordinated Universal Time), and it lasted around an hour. Both MIIA's producer and uncle, Joachim Rygg, and her husband, Andreas Kristensen, participated in the Zoom release party along with several other fans and followers.

MIIA stated the following about the song through her Instagram stories:

> "*Hi guys. I hope you're all doing good. I just wanted to pop by 'cause I have a Christmas present for all of you, which is that I'm releasing the first single from the EP on January 11th, 2023. The song is called "Oxide" and I wrote it a year ago up in the mountains in Norway. I'm in the mountains now, too. It's freezing but I love it. So last year I was at a point in my healing process I feel where... where I finally didn't have any judgement towards myself as a songwriter, and a person, and an artist, and I finally was able to write about something I wanted to write about for a long time, or not really wanted to, but felt like it would be good for me if I did it. And I want to tell you a lot more about the song later, but for now I think it's enough just to finally give you the news that new music is coming. So if you want you can pre-save the song right here on this link below. That would mean a lot to me if you pre-save. Also if you pre-save you will get the chance to be picked out to receive a link for a Zoom release party on Wednesday January 11th, where I will be with you guys, celebrating the release and also playing the song for you. An acoustic version of the song and perhaps some of the other songs from the EP. So yeah, thank you so much for tuning in and being so patient. Finally the wait is over, very, very soon. That's crazy to say, but it is actually over very soon. I hope everyone who's celebrating Christmas or any other holiday, I hope you have a great time and that you take care of yourself and those around you, and yeah, I hope you're getting excited for "Oxide" release. And yeah, please share the news that I'm releasing "Oxide" if you're excited. I'd love to see your reactions.*"
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When there was a week until the release of "Oxide", MIIA made an Instagram post with two images of her and Joachim Rygg in the studio, stating the following:

> "*1. Recording «Oxide» in Oslo last year and 2. going through takes and finishing the song in Joachim’s (and Luddan’s🐈) studio🤍✨ Crazy that the song’s gonna be out in the world in just one week!! I can’t wait to tell you everything about the whole process of making it and to hear your thoughts after hearing it for the first time! On the day of the release, Wednesday 11th of January, I will be throwing a live release party on Zoom that you can get the chance to join in on☺️ All you have to do is send me a message here on insta and you might be one of the lucky few to receive a link to the party. There, I will be with you guys, to celebrate the release and talk to you, and to sing a few acoustic versions of my songs for you. Hope I’ll see you there! xx Miia*"
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MIIA made another post about the song, three days before the release of the song, featuring a behind the scenes photo of the music video.

On January 12, 2023, MIIA shared the credits for the song said her thanks to the people involved in order to make the song happen.

> "*Oxide is finally yours, forever to hold🌊 THANK YOU for all the lovely feedback, it makes me so incredibly happy to see how much you’re loving this song!!! I gotta say it has been a bit nerve-racking to release this song. You might think its because its been so long since the last time I released something, and of course in one way it is because of that, however its more about the whole process I’ve gone through up 'til this point. I feel like myself more than ever. This song is the first one I’ve written myself - and actually made something out of! Also its a very personal one. So releasing this song actually feels like something I’ve never felt before, and I think it will take some time before I can begin to describe that feeling. I think I’ll have to let it sink in a bit first. But just knowing that you have it now feels amazing, cause I know its in safe hands🧚🏼‍♂️ I have to say that I could not have done this without you guys, seriously. Thank you for EVERYTHING! Also, I could not have made this song what it has become without my genius producer and bestfriend uncle Joachim!✨ Thank you for this beautiful journey. You lifted this song up to a level of mighty magic. I will never forget the first time I heard the strings come in and my eyes were immediately filled with tears. It felt like I was in another dimension! I think the first thing I said was that it reminded me of nothing I had ever heard except one of my FAVORITE soundtracks of all time, Deliver Us from The Prince of Egypt, which gives me a similar bigger dimension kinda feeling. Not a lot of music does something as huge as that for me, but your creations always do, Joachim. I am so proud of what we have made together!🧙‍♂️🧙‍♀️ I also wanna thank my mom and dad, my friends, and my man, for everything they have helped me with and through these past couple years. And I wanna thank my grandparents for always letting me stay at their old family cabin, my favorite place on Earth, where I found the peace and quiet I needed to write Oxide. xxx M*"
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The music video for the song premiered on YouTube at 4 AM UTC.

After releasing the music video, MIIA stated the following about it:

> "*Now that the Oxide music video is out I can finally share as much bts as I want, which I’ve been longing to do🤓 Because Oxide is such a personal song it made sense to me to film it in the town and the house that I grew up in. The idea in the video is that I’m trying on different versions of myself, like a child playing dress up, in an attempt to reach the person I’m singing to. This is a special thanks to production designer and my auntie @heddavirik for making the dining room perfect down to the tiniest details🍇🥀🍐 I also wanna thank @friedrichfloen for letting me borrow your beautiful piece💐 Lastly a shoutout to @jarljohnsen (gaffer), @mariuskildalsen (DOP), @sveinungryan (focus puller), and director @iselinsaga - especially for making me eat the stupid cream <3 Filming this scene in the company of these few people we could fit into the dining room was to me personally very emotional and special, and something I’ll never forget. Thank you all for wanting to make this video with me. To those who haven’t seen the music video yet the link is in my bio🌊*"
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## Theme

> "*I wrote ‘Oxide’ in the winter, up in the mountains of Norway, my favorite place on earth. Where I feel most at home. At that point, after a year of therapy and hibernation, I was at a very peaceful point in my healing process. I was finally able to write about something that had weighed on me for a long time. I love my father, more than I think he or anyone else will ever understand. But relationships are complex. This song is the voice of my inner child. She used to have no voice at all. I had to write this song for her. Though I have said these words before, time and time again, the hurt never truly went away. So, I had to write them down. My biggest hope (because there is hope!) is that hurt can, through honesty, become healing.*"
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MIIA also stated the following about the song in an interview with 730.no:

> "*I wrote "Oxide" at a point in my life where I was finally not so hard on myself and my feelings. The song is about the desire for a close relationship to be honest with you, but mostly with itself. "Oxide" is in a way a sad song, but most of all a declaration of love. It may be a bit brutally honest, but there is also hope there. And my greatest hope is that the hurt, through honesty, can turn into strength.*"
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* Note: This has been translated from Norwegian to English.

## Reception

After the release of the song, Bong Mines Entertainment stated the following about the song:

> "*‘Oxide’ contains a gloomy narrative and ear-pleasing vocals that will resonate well with fans of Julia Michaels and Adele. The emotive tune possesses a mature grandiosity that we absolutely need more of in pop music. It’s a modern ballad that is sure to be put on repeat during these cold winter nights.*"
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Wolf in a Suit, a music blogger, stated the following about the song on their blog:

> "*From Norway comes the uber-talented indie singer/songwriter MIIA with the heart wrenching sonic creation that is “Oxide”. With this powerful and raw blend of melodies and lyrics, she opens up her heart and soul and shares a pain that has weighted in her for many years. She lets go of the fear of being seen and accepts the fragile truth of our human existence in a way that is inspiring and endearing. Her voice is magical and so pure, for she does not give us theatrics but instead an honest and relatable approach to storytelling that instantly pulls us in and makes “Oxide” so amazing. There’s something quite freeing about this soundscape, that invites us to see that pain and sadness are not always bad and sometimes can lead to growth and healing. So listen closely and find that push to let go, to grow, to explore what dwells within as you embrace the must-listen gem that is “Oxide”.*"
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The site Rodie Music describes the song as the following:

> "*Sweet piano notes make the intensity of a majestic composition grow in the chest, which covered by the vitality of the vocals, weave a unique sound experience. Rich in forces beyond comprehension, which fit in the chest and spread the kindest feelings that life can create, modeling timeless beauties in each tone painted here. Your inspiration for the day is contained here, and it eagerly wants to engage your mind and emotions, lifting you beyond physical limits.*"
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ZONE NIGHTS reviewed the song on their site and wrote the following:

> "*It contains a unique vaporousness, it is of good spatiality and its sound will conquer your ears just by listening to the first few minutes.*"
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* Note: Translated from Spanish to English.

A magazine, Wonderland, reviewed the song as well and said the following:

> "*Coming back to bite, MIIA embarks on a new chapter – a sparkling new EP. Leading the way of this metamorphosis is the chosen single “Oxide”. Sweeping and searing, a tentative piano gently opens the song. Paving the way for the artist’s silky smooth vocals, the raw quality to her voice is irresistibly captivating. Meandering between upper and lower registers, “Oxide” lays out MIIA’s stellar vocal chops for all to see. At once defiant yet vulnerable, this new track infuses the current popscape with a much needed grandiosity.*"
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## Lyrics

**[Verse 1]**

You only call when it fits you the best

And I don't think you are being honest with yourself

Oh, I would love just to sit by your side

And be able to breathe as I point out your denial

**[Pre-Chorus]**

Can't you see I would listen and answer your call?

Oh, if you could only pick up the phone and say

**[Chorus]**

"Darling, I'm not okay

And I am sorry for mistakes that I've made

Can you come and see me one of these days?

And help me out the deep end where years have been lost in play"

**[Verse 2]**

We could be an oxide, solid in form

But we have been floating slowly, divided by so many storms

And I'm not going to carry the guilt anymore

For letting you know that your house is not my home

**[Chorus]**

Darling, I'm not okay

And I am sorry for mistakes that I've made

Can you come and see me one of these days?

And help me out the deep end where years have been lost in play pretend

**[Bridge]**

But then, biting away more than what I can chew

Guess I learned that from you, probably learned that from you

Now I'm biting the bullet for both our sakes

Too late to call it a day

I'll forever wait for you to say

**[Chorus]**

"Darling, I'm not okay

And I am sorry for mistakes that I've made

Can you come and see me one of these days?

And help me out the deep end so one day I'll call you back and say"

**[Outro]**

"Darling, I am okay, and I am sorry for the times I've caused you pain

Now you're here to see me on this beautiful day

To help me out the deep end, now all of our years to come are saved"

## Videos

* Music Video
* Audio

### Other

OXIDE 🌊 January 11th11. januar 2023«Oxide» is now available on all streaming platforms🌊🌊🌊 Stay tuned for the music video…🧚🏼‍♂️
## Music video credits

These credits were retrieved from the description of the music video.

## Gallery

To see the full gallery, click **here**.

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## Technical

* **MIIA** — Vocals
* **Joachim Rygg** — Composer & producer
* **Dale Becker** — Mastering
* **Propeller Music Division** — Recording studio
* **Martinius Solum** — Demo composer & producer

## Trivia

* The emoji used to tease the song was the Water Wave (🌊).
* After announcing the song, MIIA updated her Spotify avatar and banner.
	+ The new avatar was photographed by Morten Skalstad on December 9, 2022.
* MIIA created a TikTok account to promote this song on.
* Each chorus has slightly different lyrics.

## References

1. ↑ https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/17883095528777357/
2. ↑ https://www.instagram.com/p/CmjjBLyIeSO/
3. ↑ https://ffm.to/miia
4. ↑ https://www.instagram.com/p/CnAO6Y-oQSW/
5. ↑ https://www.instagram.com/p/CnKag4Do606/
6. ↑ https://www.instagram.com/p/CnU5HUVICDi/
7. ↑ https://www.instagram.com/p/CnVVRpCIRj3/
8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 https://youtu.be/4BvJT0e24mw
9. ↑ https://www.instagram.com/p/CnonwZ3onaF/
10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 https://www.bongminesentertainment.com/miia-oxide/
11. ↑ https://730.no/videopremiere-med-miia/
12. ↑ https://wolfinasuit.com/station/oxide-miia-norway/
13. ↑ https://roadie-music.com/desfrute-de-toda-majestade-sonora-em-oxide-de-miia/
14. ↑ https://www.zonenights.com/2023/01/miia-oxide/
15. ↑ https://www.wonderlandmagazine.com/2023/01/13/premiere-miia-oxide/
16. ↑ https://www.tiktok.com/@miiamusic