Fireball Kid Revels In Recklessness On New Single, “Asking You Out”
Fireball Kid has unveiled his latest single, “Asking You Out.”
“With ‘Asking You Out,’ I was putting words to a feeling that I’ve dove into time and time again: the sheer glee you experience right when you’ve decided to make a bad decision on purpose,” said Fireball Kid’s Colin Ratchford (he/him). “I’d been visiting home in the Maritimes for the holidays and realized that yes, I was going to revisit a messy fling from a summer past that would end in certain personal disaster.“
“Seeing every dumb idea past, present, and future spread out before my eyes at that moment, I had no choice but to laugh,” he said. “I think there’s joy in knowing you’re picking a rockier path but that there might be love somewhere down that path! And maybe you get hurt at the end but at least you saw some stuff and have something to talk about when you pop out the other side.”
“Asking You Out” marks both the first single and lead track from Fireball Kid’s forthcoming album, Gas Station (out July 14).
“The album speaks to the intrinsic kindness and emotional vulnerability of the rowdy Maritime (or broader rural Canadian) kitchen-party and its ‘let’s fuckin go bud!’ attitude,” said Ratchford. “Having grown up in New Brunswick and moved to Montreal I wanted to combine the instant kindness and good-times attitude of home with the seemingly endless potential for joy and celebration of the city I’ve adopted.”
Review
“Asking You Out” is a pop anthem that exudes vibrant and playful energy throughout the track.
The verses effectively convey a mix of emotions, ranging from nervousness to excitement, as they contemplate the risks and rewards of pursuing their crush.
The chorus, with its irresistibly catchy melody, captures the protagonist’s optimism and enthusiasm as they embrace the possibility of a meaningful connection, inviting listeners to join in the uplifting and hopeful vibe.
Overall, “Asking You Out” is a delightful blend of infectious beats, relatable lyrics, and an intention to uplift listeners and create a carefree and enjoyable musical experience.