Riding on Amy Winehouse’s coattails on the neo singer/songwriter British invasion train that arrived on the New World a couple of years ago you’ll find spunky Lily Allen. Ever since she released her debut album “Alright, Still” back in 2006, Lily Allen made her way to the limelight thanks to her peculiar style, her bubbly personality, and her constant blogging on MySpace. It is in part because of MySpace that her music was able to spread like alcoholics on a tequila tasting convention.
Stuck on the Naughty Step
After causing so much buzz and selling a decent amount of albums, everyone began wondering about her second album. Now, everyone knows the sophomore slump can be a total bitch, especially after releasing such a strong debut. However, Lily Allen couldn’t be bothered with such technicalities- she had worked so hard and needed a much deserved break.
Lily Allen took her “break” to heart and run amuck, wreaking havoc wherever she went. She went from “the new music sweetheart” to “the new hot mess” in no time.
After severe partying, she got pregnant, suffered a miscarriage, went back to partying, she smoked and drunk like there was no tomorrow- it’s all well documented by the tabloids and celebrity blog sites.
The purported title of her sophomore album “Stuck on the Naughty Step” couldn’t fit better, since it describes to perfection and resumes in a couple of words Lily’s situation in between albums.
Blog u!
Soon after she made her debut, one of her huge fans was celebrity celebutard blogger Perez Hilton, but some how the love turned sour. Things got so heated, a blog war erupted.
With all the drama in her life, the messes she had to clean up after, and now a blogger to deal with, Lily Allen managed to hit the recording studio and do what she does best: blog and record astounding tunes.
Sometimes along with Allen’s blogs came songs or at least clips of songs she had been working on. From the songs she posted, everything sounded ok, if not monotonous and lackluster… that was until “GWB” hit the net.
Fuck You Very Much
If there’s something Lily Allen is not afraid of its speaking her mind and saying what she really feels. She’s known for her in-your-face/ I-don’t-give-a-shit attitude.
She first posted the song as “GWB” and immediately the bomb exploded- it was more than obvious towards whom the song and lyrics where intended. However, and most likely advised by her label, Lily Allen changed “GWB” to “Guess Who Batman” and went on saying that “this song is not a direct attack to anyone”. Although she does mention that it was her take on the BNP (the British National Party) but things shifted since she felt “this issue has become relevant pretty much everywhere”.
If you just listen to the music and manage to block the lyrics, you’ll find it’s pretty happy-go-lucky; it might even put a smile on your face- thanks to the bubbly piano and the bouncy beats. Now, add the lyrics and you get pure Lily Allen power pop.
In spite of her denying who she’s dissing on this song, it’s more than obvious that she’s sticking it up to George W. Bush. Which other government official’s initials are GWB? Which other politician wants to be like his dad? Which other commander in chief has been mocked for his less than stellar intellect and accused of being a homophobic, racist, close-minded hobo?
Lily Allen has recorded perhaps one of the best and most enjoyable Bush-bashing songs. The lyric is catching and infectious… even if you detest all things pop, you have to give Lily Allen props for not only such a bold move but also for recording a memorable song. “Fuck you very much” never sounded so honest and comforting.
