Victory Lap

Chase Atlantic (feat. DE’WAYNE)

JASMINE GUTZ

“Victory Lap” featuring DE’WAYNE closes Chase Atlantic’s Lost in Heaven (High as Hell) deluxe edition with cinematic flair and emotional weight, offering a more cohesive, reflective counterpart to “WARCRY.”’ The song opens with airy, choir-like vocals and deliberate pacing that builds anticipation. DE’WAYNE’s verse feels different from the rest of the song at first, but it ultimately fits well with Mitchel’s vocals and adds energy to the track without overpowering it.

The bridge introduces a soft yet powerful female vocal and references the band’s journey, tying back to themes in the album. These references tie together not just the song, but the world they’ve built with this album. Lyrically, “Victory Lap” strikes a balance between braggadocio and vulnerability. Lines like “Sell out the O2 and then go ghost” reflect the tension between fame and isolation, while the overall vibe leans into celebration and ambition. It’s a track that confidently claims space and honors their evolution.

Both “WARCRY” and “Victory Lap” follow a similar structure: they begin with restrained vocals and atmospheric instrumentals, and then bloom into high-energy, layered finales. One moment of production I love is the reverse effect just before the chorus. It feels like rewinding time before launching into something bigger, which ties in well with the song’s themes of reflection and progress.

What makes “Victory Lap” exciting is that it doesn’t just mark an ending; it teases a new beginning. You can hear hints of where Chase Atlantic is heading next: more genre-blending, more experimentation, and possibly more collaborations. I’m excited to see this new evolution of Chase Atlantic.