Do you ever feel yourself carrying the weight of the world's expectations on your shoulders?
Do you ever experience moments of being overwhelmed with the pressure of “pretending” to have it all together?
I will be the first person to raise my hand and answer yes to both of those questions. RoZY takes a stand against unrealistic expectations and kicks them to the curb with ‘Doll’. The song begins with lead singer, Zoe Flores, sounding off commands that we’ve been told since we were little.
“Sit up straight
Brush your teeth
Don't slouch
You little freak
Shut your mouth
Take a bow
Cross your legs
Now you may speak
Feel like I'm suffocating.”
At a young age, we’ve had society's standards ingrained into our brains. Growing up, girls are often taught to sit up straight, cross their legs, and do not speak until they’ve been spoken to. Boys are often taught to be tough, to not show emotion, and to be manly. What I love the most about ‘Doll’ is that it denounces gender norms, and boldly takes back what society relentlessly tries to steal from us.
Our Originality.
“I’m proud of who I am
No one could ever take that away from me
Oh, hear my call
Cause I’ll never, I’ll never be your doll.”
RoZY empowers listeners to step outside of their comfort zone and to be unashamed about what makes them unique. Doll is all about embracing your ‘imperfections’, not settling for less than you deserve, and knowing your worth. This is the kind of message that’s needed in this day in age. It speaks volumes for the souls who’ve felt trapped by the constant comparisons and expectations of this world. It may sound cliche, but there’s true freedom in being yourself. Doll articulates that message with a fiery intensity.