Kim Petras is cranking the rearview mirror for Detour, her third studio album revving into early 2026 via [Republic Records], and “Check It” is the dashboard confetti— a cheeky, synth-soaked snippet that’s got us blasting the AC to cool off the flirt.
This unreleased gem, teased back in late 2025 on her Tumblr page alongside track titles like “Polo” and “Freak It,” feels like Petras reclaiming the wheel after a whirlwind couple years. Co-produced with hyperpop wizards Frost Children and Margo XS—who helmed the whole project—it’s pure EDM-pop adrenaline: bubbly hooks over thumping bass that scream late-night drives and unspoken crushes.
The snippet loops that insistent “Check it, check it” chant like a siren call, blending French flair (“You’re my ‘je ne sais quoi’”) with blush-cheeked bravado, all while promising she’s “gonna make it in my car.” It’s got that signature Petras sparkle—unapologetic, sexy, a little chaotic—evolving her sound from Slut’s raw edge into something more polished yet playfully derailed, like love’s unexpected exit ramp. No full drop yet, but the buzz from her IG lives and that birthday stream had fans dissecting every woo and c-c-check, with Frost and Margo’s glitchy touches adding a futuristic fizz that nods to her underground roots.
Detour itself? It’s Petras going full auteur, ditching outside heavyweights for a [16-track] joyride through desire’s backroads—think “I Like Ur Look” already out as the lead single, brooding cuts like “Brutalist,” and collabs like “Certified Banger” ft. Porches. The unconfirmed tracklist paints a mosaic of high-octane anthems and vulnerable detours, all wrapped in visuals she’s been “edging” us with since summer ’25: neon-drenched clips, mysterious billboards, and a rollout she called her most teasing yet. Recorded amid her LA glow-up, it’s less a straight shot and more a scenic route, celebrating the swerves in fame, flings, and self-discovery—proving she’s not just surviving the pop lane, she’s rewriting the map.
She’s dropping this at peak Petras power, fresh off sold-out Feed The Beast tours, that viral Slut era that redefined queer club bops, and Grammy nods that cemented her as pop’s boldest wildcard. Now 23 and fully in the driver’s seat—co-writing, co-producing—Detour’s her manifesto: no more detours from her vision, just straight fire for the faithful.
Dive into the Check It lyrics below and unpack its raw narrative. Don’t miss other Detour tracks for more of Kim Petras’s unapologetic pop sorcery.
| Lead Vocals | Kim Petras |
| Songwriter | Kim Petras, Margo XS, luluwav & Angel Emoji |
| Music Producer | Kim Petras, Frost Children & Margo XS |
| Label | Kim Petras |
| Release Date | 2026 |
| Song Language | English |
| Copyright © | Kim Petras |
Lyrics of Check It by Kim Petras
Lyrics From Tumblr Snippet
Check It, Check It, Check It, Check It
I’m Gonna Make It In My Car
Check It, Check It, Check It, Check It
You’re My ‘Je Ne Sais Quoi’
Check It, Check It, Check It, Check It
Come On
Check It, Check It, Check It, Check It, Check It
Check It, Check It, Check It, Check It (Woo)
Check It, Check It, Check It, Check It, Check It
Check It, Check It, Check It, C-c-c-c-check
Check The Blush On My Cheeks
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