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Hanna Kowal

Review: "Dead To Me" - Emily Ricks


Dead To Me by Emily Ricks Cover Art

"Dead To Me" by Emily Ricks is for all the people stuck in a relationship with someone you pretend is kinder or better than they truly are. Instead of making excuses for the person doing her wrong, the speaker realizes the ways her romantic perspective blinded her from seeing the truth. This revelation is said best through the bold lyrics "made a superhero out of a man who should be dead to me." Telling listeners not to put anything before their own mental health, this song will motivate you to prioritize yourself. Sometimes we ignore blatantly toxic behavior, and this song doesn't hold back, saying "he gets off when I cry" and encouraging people to pay attention to how they are being treated. The feminine rage and self-determination in this song will make you feel heard.



Fans of Alanis Morissette will love this powerful and distinctive track. Emily's vocals are edgy and flooded with sardonic emotion, complimenting the guitar-heavy and dark tune of the track. Her throaty singing put power behind the lyrics as she reaches euphoric high notes sound like a sigh, while low notes throughout the song are packed with a grungy force. The verses bring a dynamic build towards the chorus as the volume and percussion intensify before the catchy chorus comes in with layered vocals. Head bang along with the empowering rage felt through the strong vocals and instrumentals of this song.


Emily Ricks is a multidisciplinary artist based in Los Angeles. Though her rise to the spotlight came from her acting skills, playing Bonnie in Toy Story 3, and working in several films and TV shows, she has been privately writing songs since the age of twelve. She infuses her lyrics with personal experiences, creating truly meaningful songs that resonate with fans worldwide. Emily connects with fans by sharing her humor and music on social media, developing a large community of over 140 000 followers on Instagram and TikTok. Check out the links below to listen to her music.


Written By Hanna Kowal



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