Lola Young’s “Messy” comes at you like a late‑night text you shouldn’t read but you do anyway—one minute she’s spilling frustration, the next she’s begging for grace, smoking like a chimney, pulling a Britney, texting back too late, hating how she “should die lucky at thirty‑three,” and you feel both ashamed and relieved she said it first. It’s soul‑pop meets 90s edge meets ADHD chaos—embracing being too messy, too clean, too perfect till she opens her mouth and a thousand versions of herself and none are enough. She’s calling out someone who told her to “get a job,” then moaned where she’d been, crying only on schedule, drinking wine at strange hours, and still feeling absurd for just being real. Every contradiction in the chorus hits like a kitchen drawer that won’t close—imperfectly authentic. TikTok exploded, Sofia Richie danced, charts fell—UK, Australia, Ireland, Germany, number 14 in the US—and it’s not that the song was made for virality, it just is viral, because imperfect truth resonates. And Lola—BRIT School grad, niece of Julia Donaldson?—spoke for every scattered, raw, unfiltered feeling you’ve ever had but couldn’t say. Now nominated for Ivor Novello, topping charts, dominating streaming—because being messy is how she won. 🌪️

Pink’s song "What About Us" is from her album "Beautiful Trauma," which was released in 2017. The album features a mix of pop and rock sounds and addresses various themes, including personal struggles and broader societal issues. It is an impactful song that resonates with many listeners; highlighting themes of disillusionment and the search for connection in a time of social and political unrest. The powerful lyrics call for attention to the struggles people face and emphasize the importance of community and understanding.

"I Don't Wanna Fight" is a soulful pop ballad by Tina Turner, released in 1993 as part of the soundtrack for the biographical film What's Love Got to Do with It. Written by Lulu, Billy Lawrie, and Steve DuBerry, the song captures the emotional toll of a strained relationship and the longing for peace rather than continued conflict. With its smooth melody and powerful vocal delivery, the track became one of Turner’s notable later-career hits, resonating with fans worldwide. It peaked in the top 10 on charts in both the U.S. and the UK, further cementing her legacy as a powerhouse performer capable of conveying deep emotion and resilience through music.