Lily Allen and Tate McRae Revive the Revenge Anthem
They say the best revenge is living well, but for pop stars going through breakups, that's not quite true. The ultimate comeback is creating a powerful revenge song that calls out an ex and climbs the Billboard charts.
This is exactly what Tate McRae and Lily Allen accomplished after their high-profile breakups. McRae released the track "TIT FOR TAT", while Allen put out a full album titled West End Girl.
Switched On Pop Episode Exploration
In a recent episode of Switched On Pop, hosts Charlie and Nate analyze these works and delve into the craft behind revenge songs in pop music.
Notable Revenge Songs Referenced
- The Kid LAROI & Justin Bieber – "STAY"
- Angelo Badalamenti – Twin Peaks Theme
- Fleetwood Mac – "Go Your Own Way"
- Bizarrap & Shakira – "Shakira: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53"
- Lily Allen – West End Girl
They say the best revenge is living well, but if you’re a pop star going through a break up, that’s false. The best revenge is releasing a searing scorched-earth revenge banger that calls out your ex and, ideally, rides that vengeance to the top of the Billboard charts.
Both artists channel their emotions into their music, showing how personal heartbreak can fuel artistic success.
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