If you’re looking for an arty song to expression your cynicism about late-stage capitalism, look no further than “Sweetie,” the new single from Me:She, a.k.a. Meshe Mooette, a.k.a. Michelle DuMond.
“Sweetie” is dripping with sarcasm toward society’s acceptance of gradual enslavement. But like some of Me:She’s previous singles, notably “Nebulous Cloud,” it has a chaotic, carnival-like feel to it. This time drums serve as the lead instrument with piano and horns farther back in the mix. There are all kinds of things going on vocally — Me:She raps, talks, sings, acts, layers her vocals and calls in friends to help her drive home certain phrases, while adding distortion here and there for artistic effect.
The lyrics feel more like a collage of ideas than a traditional poem. Me:She throws out ideas like “Be fake, be phony all the time … Making money’s not a crime, is it?” before constantly returning to the central theme: “That’s just how the world works, sweetie.”
Toward the end, she starts to take shots at the messenger.
“80 years young and I’m sitting on a bench / got some sun and some fun / cuz now I get a chance to call everybody ‘sweetie,'” she sings.
Me:She truly is one of a kind, and it surprises me that she’s not better known. However, if this song is any indication, perhaps she’s — shock! — chosen to reject hustle culture and concentrate on making music that makes her happy.
If so, no problem. She can keep up the good work, and we’ll come to her.
Aw! I think you nailed it =) “perhaps she’s — shock! — chosen to reject hustle culture and concentrate on making music that makes her happy.”
THanks for the review!
meshe
Yes! All of the above is true! I am glad others are finally noticing her incredible talent!