Reetoxa’s "Call" rings with heartbreak and sun-kissed regret

Reetoxa's new single, "Call," is a sincere, close look into longing and the lovely and sobering bittersweetness of fleeting moments. Based on real-life experience, the song encapsulates a universal kind of pain, waiting for a message that will never arrive. "Call" thrives in its simplicity. Its melodies are like a hushed conversation over the breaking of day, and its lyrics are straightforward, unvarnished, human. 

The tale of "Call" is immediately familiar. The creative mind behind Reetoxa, Jason, had spent some time living hand-to-mouth financially. With a bit of good luck, he soon found himself leaving the cold, rain-soaked corners of Melbourne in favor of the sunnier climes on the Gold Coast. A surprise encounter with an ex set off a whirlwind weekend of warmth, laughter, and doomed intimacy. But, as so very often in life, it came to a sudden end. Being in the airport and not getting a goodbye call was a significant moment for this song.

You can hear the combination of hope and acceptance in every note, a soundtrack for anybody who has ever hung up the phone thinking they should've redialed. Where this track really shines is Reetoxa's incredible ability to turn a very personal story into a universal message. There's humor in the irony, warmth in the reminiscence, and a bittersweet edge that doesn't end with the final chord. It's not only a song about missed connections, it is also about the vulnerability of human desire, and the small, unforgettable moments that shape our hearts.