Xayla Blaq - Password

Xayla Blaq - PASSWORD

Xayla Blaq, a rising artist based out of Dallas, Texas, has released her new single “Password,” the first taste of her upcoming EP Mars Day. Clocking in at just one minute, the track is short, sharp, and catchy as ever, capturing the simple moment of being fed up with a controlling partner and coming to terms with it.

As the title might suggest, “Password” is all about the moment you someone realized that their relationship is turning from a close one to one that is based in control, especially when it comes to technology devices The repeated line in the chorus makes this clear, as she sings with an upbeat edge “take the password off your phone, take the password off your phone.” These lines are both the song’s hook and realization of when things have gone too far. What might sound small on the surface quickly becomes symbolic of deeper issues around trust, boundaries, and personal freedom.

Lyrically, Xayla uses her songwriting to keep this direct and to the point. Instead of relying on poetic devices or metaphors, she keeps things simple with lines like “I can’t deal if that’s what you want.” Each lyric cuts straight to the point, showing frustration but also deep clarity. The shortness of the song further showcases this confidence and is perhaps a clear message to listeners that controlling relationships don't deserve much more thought.

In all parts of the song, the track features an edgy and modern production. This makes it fit comfortably alongside today’s most popular and catchy pop releases. Xayla’s unique vintage flair can also easily draw comparisons to top artists like Olivia Dean and RAYE. Overall, “Password” is a confident and clear introduction to Mars Day. In just one minute, Xayla Blaq says all she needs to say, proving that sometimes the shortest songs can leave the biggest impact.