Views : 552,754
Genre: Music
Date of upload: May 20, 2022 ^^
Rating : 4.935 (225/13,611 LTDR)
RYD date created : 2024-05-08T08:58:06.731435Z
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Named after the White House intern who was demonized after being thrown under the bus by then-President Bill Clinton over an affair, the song's lyrics pay tribute to the "stone-cold hot girls" who "made history" by being unapologetic in the face of severe ire, with Upsahl explaining that "on first listen 'Monica Lewinsky' feels like a playful song about people who have made a massive impact on pop culture."
"But writing this song was much more than that for me," as she proceeded. "In the ’90s and the early 2000s, women like Monica, Britney Spears, Lindsay Lohan, and Miley Cyrus were all dragged down by the media and the court of public opinion simply for being human beings and living their lives."
Upsahl added, "They were under a microscopic spotlight, everything they did, whether they were at their highest or their lowest, was picked apart and criticized."
To reflect this idea, the pop auteur decided to create a video that puts us in these maligned women's shoes, starting off with blinding camera flashes that turn into a whirlwind of hazy visuals and disorienting jump cuts, as we see Upsahl walk down the red carpet, pose for risqué photographs and give interviews that will, undoubtedly, be misconstrued. However, the vibe isn't about remorse or finger wagging, rather it's a celebration of these women's strength during times of unfair scrutiny. Because as Upsahl herself said, "One of the main reasons I get to feel free existing in a creative industry is because of the bullshit that they had to deal with early on in their careers."
She concluded, "'Monica Lewinsky' is my ode to them. Thank you for making history.”
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This beat is just hooking in my mind on repeat. The lyrics are empowering yet ride the edge of appropriate, looove it. Gives those punk pop vibes I love from Upshal. Also love hearing Monica's name used in a song where she isn't being shit on, very refreshing given I was growing up watching the poor woman be dragged in court. Very good. 💯
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i loved monica when i heard her talk on armchair expert and i’m so glad she is getting some positive recognition!! #STANMONICA
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@polinat6608
1 year ago
The fact that Bill Clinton is sampled in this song too makes it iconic 💕
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