Australian duo Royel Otis have issued an apology regarding the lyrics of their newest single, “moody.”
The one, which was launched on Could 9 as the primary style of their new period, was written by the pair (comprising Royel Maddell and Otis Pavlovic) alongside Grammy-winning songwriter Amy Allen.
Nonetheless, the monitor has reportedly attracted criticisms of misogyny, largely because of the refrain line which states, “My woman’s a b–h when she’s moody.” In a press launch issued alongside the tune, Royel Otis remained comparatively tight-lipped, merely noting “It’s a tune a few woman,” in line with the textual content featured on the only’s paintings.
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In a report from Australian outlet information.com.au, a former college buddy of Pavlovic claimed the band have been “deleting [social media] feedback that decision out the lyrics and video, whereas solely replying to the optimistic ones.” The buddy added, “In 2025, it’s disheartening to listen to a neighborhood Australian artist – somebody I do know or I knew – casually check with girls as ‘b–hes’ of their lyrics.”
A press release obtained from the publication by Kay and Hughes Artwork and Leisure Legal professionals quoted the monitor’s current successes whereas downplaying the lyrical content material current inside.
“This tune is written from a selected perspective, it isn’t meant to convey a broader view or standpoint about girls typically,” Royel Otis mentioned within the assertion. “We apologise if anybody understood these lyrics in any other case.”
Royel Otis first shaped in 2019, releasing a collection of EPs between 2021 and 2023 earlier than issuing their debut album, Pratts & Ache in 2024. Although their “Couch King” monitor reached No. 12 on the Various Airplay chart in 2023, the band discovered widespread fame final yr following their cowl of Sophie Ellis-Bextor’s “Homicide on the Dancefloor” for Australian radio station triple j’s Like a Model collection.
The duvet topped the Various Airplay charts and in addition peaked at No. 41 on the Sizzling Rock & Various Songs chart. The group’s penchant for covers was once more felt when their SiriusXM session rendition of The Cranberries‘ “Linger” was launched, giving them their first look on the Sizzling 100 when it reached No. 94.
In late 2024, Royel Otis received 4 ARIA Awards from eight nominations, together with finest group and finest rock album, whereas producer Chris Collins received finest produced launch and finest engineered launch for Pratts & Ache.
Extra lately, the pair carried out two sold-out exhibits on the Troubadour in Los Angeles earlier than saying a further run of U.S. dates for September and October as a part of their Meet Me within the Automobile tour.
