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Mollie Elizabeth’s new single, “Run Rabbit,” feels as if Alice stayed in Wonderland and let the eye-opening madness seep in. Every sonic detail feeds into that dark fairytale atmosphere, from the carnival-esque instrumentals to the music-box percussion. Each note sways with an up-and-down movement that feels almost dizzying, adding to the song’s emotionally vulnerable center.

The Pacific Northwest musician, Mollie Elizabeth, is an emerging alt-pop voice known for cultivating cinematic “tiny worlds” that mix vintage Hollywood glamour with modern emotional depth and a dark edge. The 21-year-old singer-songwriter cemented her distinct sound with her 2025 debut EP, Dirty Blonde, followed by releases like “The Mirror” and “Dog Eat Dog,” which expand her ever-growing sonic universe. Her latest track, “Run Rabbit,” written and produced with Josh Murty, has already gained traction after a viral TikTok snippet. Bending genres with her theatrical pop songwriting, dreamlike storytelling and psychological undertones, Elizabeth continues to prove she is establishing an immersive artistic identity.

The opening lyrics to “Run Rabbit,” “You best be bashed around the bush once or twice / Before you get to taste the finer life,” immediately establish the track’s supporting theme: you’ve got to go through the bad to get to the good. The breathy layered vocals, combined with Elizabeth’s vibrato-filled tone, hold a strength despite their floaty nature. There’s no shying away from pushing personality into every musical choice; the topsy-turvy vocals swing between softness and theatricality, creating a listening experience that you simply want to get lost in.

Lyrically, “Run Rabbit” delves into the lingering consequences of growing up in an abusive household and the complicated relationship between trauma and accountability. The song pulls between two forms of emotional hurt: the wounds left by childhood hauntings and the self-destructive coping mechanisms that follow afterward: “My father told me, ‘Gotta just survive’ / You drink the poison, gotta pay the price.” Elizabeth’s vibrato emphasizes on “survive,” briefly slipping into a near-speaking voice before wildly belting into the next chorus. 

One of the song’s most effective choices is its use of backing vocals. They evoke the sensation of listening to the voices in her head. During the chorus, the chanting echoes of “Run” push the eye-twitching eeriness hidden behind playful instrumentals. The cabaret-style trumpet brings a liveliness to the track, urging the eclectic energy while still conveying such a specific feeling and ambience.

There’s a sense of physicality to her songwriting; every lyric feels like a press against your skin. It adds to the all-encompassing atmosphere Elizabeth naturally evokes in her songs. “Run Rabbit” provokes a compelling conversation about traumatic reasoning for detrimental choices, questioning whether circumstance can justify and/or excuse harmful vices. With lines like, “Don’t hate the girl / Just hate the crime,” there’s a wanting to be seen as separate from those actions and decisions. 

What makes “Run Rabbit” so vibrantly resonant is how it has the ability to pull out a piece of yourself that may have been neglected or pushed down. The whimsical musicality acts like a soothing lick after the bite of the lyrics, and it’s that form of intention that makes this song stay in your mind long after it’s ended. Mollie Elizabeth has created a musical world that leaves you in between fascination and discomfort, where her artistry provides an imaginative escape and a powerful confrontation.