"Swine" (stylized in all uppercase) is a song by American singer-songwriter Demi Lovato. It was released as a charity single through Island Records on June 22, 2023. The song was written by Lovato along with Laura Veltz, Upsahl and its producers Warren "Oak" Felder, Alex Niceforo and Keith "Ten4" Sorrells. A music video directed by Meriel O'Connell was released alongside it.
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| Single by Demi Lovato | ||||
| Released | June 22, 2023 | |||
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| Length | 2:46 | |||
| Label | Island | |||
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| "Swine" on YouTube | ||||
Background and composition edit
When surprise-releasing the song on June 22, 2023, Lovato explained its origin on social media: "It's been one year since the Supreme Court's decision to dismantle the constitutional right to a safe abortion, and although the path forward will be challenging, we must continue to be united in our fight for reproductive justice."[1] The use of the word swine has been claimed to allude to the historical legends of the pig-faced women.[2]
The song was released as a protest song two days before the one-year anniversary of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.[3] Over a one-year period, Lovato's net profits from "Swine" will be donated to the Demi Lovato Foundation's Reproductive Justice Fund, which will go to three nonprofit organizations: NARAL Pro-Choice America, Plan C, and the National Network of Abortion Funds.[4]
"Swine" was described as a pop-punk song[3] and a "rock and nu metal anthem."[5] Billboard described the song as "Lovato at her most furious", and "fueled by righteous indignation".[6]
Music video edit
The music video was directed by Meriel O'Connell and produced by Jagger Corcione and Becca Standt.[7] It received two nominations at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards, in the categories Best Video for Good and Best Pop Video.[8]
Live performances edit
Lovato performed the song at the Wonderbus Music & Arts Festival in Columbus, Ohio on August 26, 2023. She also performed it at the first edition of The Town Festival, on September 2, 2023.[9]
Charts edit
| Chart (2023) | Peak position |
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| US Alternative Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[10] | 12 |
References edit
- ^ @ddlovato (June 22, 2023). "It's been one year since the Supreme Court's decision to dismantle the constitutional right to a safe abortion, and although the path forward will be challenging, we must continue to be united in our fight for reproductive justice. I created 'SWINE' to amplify the voices of those who advocate for choice and bodily autonomy. I want this song to empower not only the birthing people of this country, but everyone who stands up for equality, to embrace their agency and fight for a world where every person's right to make decisions about their own body is honored. http://demilovato.lnk.to/SWINE" (Tweet). Retrieved June 24, 2023 – via Twitter.
- ^ Dowd, Cooper (July 10, 2023). "Warning: Demi Lovato's 'Swine' is a Rage-Filled Anthem Against Life". Movieguide | The Family Guide to Movies & Entertainment. Retrieved August 28, 2023.
- ^ a b Paul, Larisha (June 22, 2023). "Demi Lovato Wages War to Protect Reproductive Rights on Protest Single 'Swine'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved June 24, 2023.
- ^ Denis, Kyle (June 22, 2023). "Demi Lovato Drops New Song 'Swine' Inspired by 1-Year Anniversary of 'Roe v. Wade' Reversal". Billboard. Retrieved June 24, 2023.
- ^ Kiley, Rachel (June 23, 2023). "Demi Lovato Releases Bold Pro-Choice Rock Anthem". Pride. Retrieved June 24, 2023.
- ^ Daw, Stephen (June 23, 2023). "Queer Jams of the Week: New Music from Kim Petras, Demi Lovato, Boyish & More". Billboard. Retrieved June 24, 2023.
- ^ de Carvalho, Matheus (June 22, 2023). "Demi Lovato aniquila o patriarcado e empodera mulheres no clipe surpresa de "SWINE"" [Demi Lovato annihilates patriarchy and empowers women in surprise video for "SWINE"]. Popline (in Portuguese). Retrieved June 24, 2023.
- ^ Blistein, Jon (August 8, 2023). "Taylor Swift, SZA, Doja Cat Lead 2023 MTV VMA Nominations". Rolling Stone. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
- ^ "Demi Lovato deleita a 'The Town' con su rock para cicatrizar heridas". Infobae (in Spanish). September 2, 2023. Retrieved September 3, 2023.
- ^ "Demi Lovato Chart History (Alternative Digital Song Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved July 5, 2023.