Charli XCX Refuses to Explain Divisive New Song 'Rock Music,' Shares Behind-the-Scenes Video Instead
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Larisha Paul
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Summary
Charli XCX released a new divisive song called "Rock Music" with a video directed by Aidan Zamiri that plays on classic rock tropes. The song's chorus declares "the dance floor is dead" and that they're "making rock music," sparking strong reactions from both rock and dance music fans. Charli has stated she won't explain the meaning behind the song, emphasizing that things can be funny, earnest, and sincere simultaneously. She offers a behind-the-scenes look at the music video instead of providing explanations.
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I'm not gonna explain where i was coming with 'rock music,' but all i know is that things can be funny, earnest, si
Rock and dance music defenders alike have reached for their pitchforks, but Charli isn't interested in debating or explaining the song to them.
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