"You Got This, Babe!": Jo Hill Discusses "ZOOM OUT," Her Uplifting Anthem Celebrating Empowerment, Womanhood, and Strength - Atwood Magazine

      British singer/songwriter Jo Hill combines playful charm with heartfelt honesty in her track “ZOOM OUT,” a buoyant anthem celebrating self-love and perspective. Paying homage to both her younger and current selves, the song captures the emotional ups and downs of girlhood, offers the wisdom of hard truths, and embodies the empowering spirit of declaring, “You got this, babe!”



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      “You got this, babe.”

      With her newest single, Jo Hill proclaims boldly, sharing an uplifting message of love, reassurance, and steadfast belief. Released on March 7th, “ZOOM OUT” stands as a jubilant, charismatic, and deeply supportive anthem of self-empowerment. Composed during a challenging time marked by heartbreak and the end of her label contract, the song serves as Hill’s affectionate note to herself “and every other bad bitch who doesn’t recognize their potential and allows life’s smaller frustrations to obscure the larger picture.”

      Through a varied pace of fast and slow segments, along with raw introspections and catchy group choruses that invite immediate singalongs, Hill encourages herself and listeners to “speak to yourself like you would to your best friend.” Rich with memories from her hometown and a shifting energy that reflects the highs and lows of life, “ZOOM OUT” motivates everyone to shed self-doubt, embrace positivity, and ultimately “zoom the f* out” during overwhelming moments.

      When you’re feeling lost

      still in sorrow,

      holding an empty Bacardi

      and shouting, “What now?”

      but I am who I am,

      yet I don’t wish to remain this way.

      As you struggle,

      openly weeping over

      foolish boys,

      darling, zoom out;

      it’s absurd to cry

      over things

      you cannot alter.

      You got this, babe.

      Musically, the piece fuses lively, tempo-changing rhythms with a country-inspired essence that Hill attributes to her recent Nashville trip. “My inner pow girl emerged in this song,” she smiles, highlighting the natural, free-flowing essence of the recording experience. The heart of the song lies in its recurring line: “You got this, babe,” embodying the message of resilience and support central to her debut album, girlhood. Hill expresses, “I hope listeners feel empowered and as if anything is achievable. I wish it shifts people's viewpoints when they’re down, encouraging them to go out and enjoy a drink with friends.”

      “Sometimes it’s about zooming out, seeing the broader picture, taking a deep breath, and shouting, ‘YOU GOT THIS, BABE.’”

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      Raw, honest, and deeply emotive, “ZOOM OUT” reflects Hill’s upbringing and the tough-love lessons imparted by her mother.

      “Growing up, no matter the situation – whether a boy cheated or, later, when I dealt with Lyme disease – she’d say, zoom out, wake up, look at the bigger picture,” Hill remembers.

      This understanding became the foundation of the song, a vibrant call to alter perspective and discover joy, even amidst challenges. With lyrics addressing both childhood troubles and adult concerns, “ZOOM OUT” reflects Hill’s past and present, providing a universal reminder to release minor worries and focus on life’s larger narrative.

      Johnny’s got a car;

      he’s a true boy racer,

      rushing to third base,

      and you claim you’re fine with it,

      but you aren’t.

      Wandering the halls

      with a tarnished reputation,

      he’s got his hands

      around another girl’s waist;

      you’re weeping over it,

      squandering your time.

      You don’t need a man,

      no one will hold your hand,

      ‘Cause darling, you’re a fierce bad bitch

      with bigger plans.

      Give it your all,

      but don’t overthink it,

      ‘Cause sure, you’re in a deep hole,

      but I’ll drag you out.

      The production of “ZOOM OUT,” much like its message, is refreshing and genuine. Created in an atmosphere of fun with collaborators Martin and Havelock, the song emerged from spontaneous moments. “All the vocals are from one take – we were enjoying ourselves so much that we just laid it down, no drums or anything, just an acoustic guitar,” Hill recounts. This effortless atmosphere leads to an exhilarating listening experience, where the syncopated rhythms and genre-blending qualities yield a captivating sense of movement.

      “I’ve always wanted to write a song that shifts in tempo,” Hill shares. “During a Lime bike ride, I was singing into my phone on the way home, found the melody