New York-based singer-songwriter Alexa Kate released her upbeat new single, “I Want It,” on Feb. 14, just in time for Valentine’s Day. The single is her first following her debut EP released in late 2024.
The synthpop track draws us in with punchy drums and Alexa Kate’s bright, smooth vocals. The song quickly takes on a bubblegum pop feel, which is perfect for the sentiment she’s trying to express. The lyrics describe the exciting feeling of having a new crush as she details rereading text messages and hoping that this person will notice her—a feeling everyone can relate to.
Following the super catchy chorus, Alexa Kate gets more playful in the second verse with spoken lines following some of her words: “drop my ego on the ground / maybe you could pick it up?” The bridge further expresses the desperation of this crush with lines like, “you don’t know me at all / babe, that’s not a problem / the things you want, I got ’em.” The expressive lyrics of the bridge touch on the idea that this crush is unrequited, as she ends with the words “I just want you to see me.” While some of these lyrics could seem fairly sad, the upbeat energy of the instrumentals preserves the overall fun and hopeful tone.
Alexa Kate has perfectly captured the exhilarating feeling of having a crush and wanting to do anything you can to make them notice you. From the detailed, honest lyrics to the punchy, glittering instrumentals, she makes listeners feel like dancing around their bedroom clutching their phone to their chest in hopes that their crush will call, reveling in the possibility of being with them.
