Brit pop sensation Lily Allen shocks with Sheezus
Incredible musical feminism best describes Lily Allen’s electric new single, “Sheezus,” from the similarly named album, which will debut on May 2.
“I don’t like being put in the same category as people because we have the same genitals… Nobody is going to write ‘Lily Allen vs. Ed Sheeran.’ It just doesn’t happen. [People constantly compare me to Katy Perry] because she’s a girl and I’m a girl. That’s it!” Allen said in an interview with RollingStone.
Allen’s world-renowned sassiness and cunning persona roam freely in this single. From singing about getting back in the music industry to dealing with menstrual cycles, Allen’s lyrics take an interesting turn from her normal sound. Her record label deemed this interesting turn as offensive and rejected her request to release the song first.
“I would have liked to see ‘Sheezus’ as a single, but it’s… got the word ‘period’ in it, which is really offensive to people, even though half the world has to deal with it once a month,” Allen said.
Despite the lyrical controversy, “Sheezus” stands as an amazing song—far better than her previous releases from the album. Hip-hop influences pair perfectly with her UK accent. Though some may argue otherwise, the bass makes the song perfect for parties and clubs. Topped off with a killer chorus referencing the current queens of pop, the song begs for replays and will surely climb up the charts with rigorous promotion and press.
“Ri-Ri isn’t scared of Katy Perry’s roaring/ Queen B’s going back to the drawing/ Lorde smells blood, yeah, she’s about to slay you/ Kid ain’t one to [mess] with when she’s only on her debut/ We’re all watching Gaga, L-O-L-O, haha/ Dying for the art, so really she’s a martyr/ The second best will never cut it for the divas/ Give me that crown, [girl], I wanna be Sheezus,” Allen sings.
Slaying the current pop market, the song definitely stands as one of Allen’s best moments. The song’s larger demographic and gripping beats make it bound to shine. All hail Sheezus!
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