You’ve probably seen the viral TikTok of Sofia Richie dancing to the rhythm of ‘Messy’ by Lola Young along with influencer and podcaster, Jake Shane. Beyond how fun it is to recreate his iconic shoulder movement, it is worth listening to this song in detail because its meaning is realistic, feminist and empowering.

Last year, the 24-year-old English singer-songwriter released her second studio album, ‘this wasn’t meant for you anyway’with this hymn to the fight against women’s expectations as the fifth track, and since its premiere in May 2024 it has been at the top of the popularity charts both in England and in the rest of the world, positioning it as a Rising star of alternative music.

Let’s analyze what he says in the lyrics and the video to understand the success of his single.

Lyrics to ‘Messy’ by Lola Young

You know I’m impatient
So why did you leave me waiting outside the station
When it was like minus four degrees?
And I understand what you’re saying
I really don’t want to hear it right now
Can you shut up for once in your life?
listen to me
I took your kind words of advice on
How do you think I’m going to die if I’m lucky if I turn thirty-three?
Well then yes, I smoke like a chimney
I’m not thin and I’m like Britnеy
every two weeks
But give me a break, who do you want me to be?

Cause I’m too messy, and then I’m too clean
You told me, «Get a job,» then you ask where I’ve been
And I’m too perfect, until I open my big mouth
I want to be me, is that not allowed?
And I’m too smart, and then I’m too dumb
You hate when I cry, unless it’s that time of the month
And I’m too perfect, until I show you that I’m not
I could be a thousand people to you and you hate them all

you hate everyone
you hate everyone
you hate, you hate

It’s taking you too long
You still don’t get the hint, I’m not asking you for pages
But a message or two would be nice
And please don’t make those faces
When I’ve been working like a donkey all day
It’s just a bottle or two of wine
But hey, you can’t even talk
You smoke marijuana just to help you sleep
So why are you high at four o’clock?
And then you come home with me
and you don’t greet me
Because I got high again
And I forgot to fold my clothes