My tears ricochet

My Tears Ricochet is originally in the key of C major. It was written and performed by Taylor Swift for her eighth studio album Folklore, released on July 24 2020. The song was produced by Taylor Swift with Jack Antonoff and co-produced by Joe Alwyn. It was the first track written for the album and explores themes of betrayal and grief, reportedly inspired by the sale of Swift's master recordings and influenced by the film Marriage Story. The song blends elements of rock and choral music with soft synths, layered backing vocals, and minimal percussion. It has a tempo of around 130 beats per minute and features a vocal range from C3 to F5. The melody includes a recurring piano figure, slow harmonic progression, and builds gradually toward a layered climax.