Lily Allen and Tate McRae Revive the Revenge Anthem
The saying goes that the best revenge is living well, but for pop stars experiencing a breakup, this is often untrue. The ultimate revenge usually comes in the form of a powerful, scorching revenge song that calls out the ex and, ideally, climbs the Billboard charts.
This is precisely what Tate McRae and Lily Allen have achieved following 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 Podcast Discussion
On an episode of Switched On Pop, hosts Charlie and Nate delve into these songs to examine the craft behind revenge music.
Referenced Artists and Tracks
- 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, "Madeline"
"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 demonstrate how emotional pain can fuel creative expression that resonates widely with listeners.