Okay, let’s get one thing out of the way: I haven’t shut up about Rachel DeeLynn’s “Egomaniac” since I first heard it. Like, I’ve played it on repeat so many times my neighbors probably think I’ve joined a feminist riot girl cult (honestly, not far off). If you’ve ever dated a walking red flag disguised as a man-child with a SoundCloud account and a superiority complex, this is the song that’s going to spiritually cleanse you. And probably make you scream into your steering wheel in the best possible way.
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Rachel doesn’t just call out toxic behavior in “Egomaniac” — she absolutely torches it. With lines like “Still wearing your high school ring / Are you scared you’ve hit your peak?” I felt that in my soul. There’s something so satisfying about the way she just… says it. No sugarcoating. No cute metaphors. Just brutal, straight-up honesty. It’s petty, it’s angry, it’s cathartic — and it’s also SO catchy.
I’ve been following Rachel for a while (her song “CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW?” was already a fave), but “Egomaniac” feels like her villain origin story — or maybe her heroine awakening. It’s giving Taylor Swift’s “Better Than Revenge” meets Olivia Rodrigo’s “good 4 u” with just enough Paramore energy to make you want to cut your own bangs and dye them purple. In a good way.
But let’s talk real quick about the production because OMG. The guitars? Crunchy. The drums? Pounding. The vocals? Chef’s kiss. Rachel’s voice has this perfect rawness that makes you believe every word she sings. She’s not just mad — she’s done. And the sass she packs into every line? Immaculate. “Oh my God, where do you get off acting like that? / You egomaniac!” Girl, yes. Drag him.
What I also love is that this isn’t just surface-level venting. The bridge — “E is for everything / G got me sayin’ now / O I can’t wait until you figure out…” — is lowkey genius. It turns the word “ego” into an acronym of rage and wit, and I want it on a t-shirt. Or better yet, a candle I can light every time my ex texts “you up?”
It’s clear Rachel isn’t afraid to get messy — in fact, that’s kind of her whole thing. Her bio literally says “Feminine. Bold. Chaotic.” and honestly, same. But it’s not just for show. She’s got the talent to back it up. She trained at Berklee College of Music (hello, elite!), just signed with Clinetel/Sony Records, and has performed everywhere from Nashville’s The East Room to the Hard Rock Cafe in Boston. Not to mention her chart success — she’s been topping indie charts like the World Indie Music Charts, Euro Indie, Topsound… basically, she’s that girl.
Rachel’s building something big here. She’s not just writing breakup songs — she’s creating a safe space for people (especially women and queer fans) to feel angry, validated, and powerful. And it feels so good. It’s like she wrote “Egomaniac” just for us — for everyone who’s ever wasted a year on someone who peaked in high school and still thinks gaslighting is a love language.
So, yeah. If you haven’t listened to “Egomaniac” yet, what are you even doing with your life? Add it to your playlist, blast it in your car, text the lyrics to your ex (okay, maybe don’t), and let Rachel DeeLynn remind you that your rage is valid — and it can absolutely slap.
Rachel, if you’re reading this: thank you for your service.
Jodi Marxbury