“Ticking” is one of the very first songs written as Phatcowlee was released on 2014. Recorded as a demo piece, “Ticking” was never recorded properly. The mood of "Ticking" is brooding and bleak, and the lyrics reflect the melancholy and anxiety that arises when dealing with such a subject. This well-defined lyrical element is what makes "Ticking" so strong. The lyrics are straightforward and simple, with no metaphors or stray imagery.