Royel Otis Issue Apology Following Allegations of Misogynistic Lyrics in New Single

Royel Otis apologise after being accused of using misogynistic lyrics on new single

Royel Otis apologise after being accused of using misogynistic lyrics in new single 'Moody', released earlier this month

Royel Otis Issue Apology Following Allegations of Misogynistic Lyrics in New Single

Australian duo Royel Otis have issued an apology relating to the lyrics of their latest single, “moody.” The single, which was released on May 9 as the first taste of their new era, was written by the pair (comprising Royel Maddell and Otis Pavlovic) alongside Grammy-winning songwriter Amy Allen.  However, the track has reportedly attracted criticisms of misogyny, largely due to the chorus line which states, “My girl’s a b–h when she’s moody…

Royel Otis Apologise After Being Called Out for Misogynistic Lyrics on ‘Moody’

Royel Otis are facing backlash over a lyric in their new single Moody, with many calling it lazy at best — and outright misogynistic at worst. The line in question? “My girl’s a bitch when she’s moody.” Short, sharp, and enough to land the Aussie duo in hot water with fans who expected better. Released on May 9, Moody was co-written with Grammy-winning songwriter Amy Allen and framed in early press as simply “a song about a girl.” That line clea…

Royel Otis Apologize For "Moody" Lyrics After Backlash

Royel Otis are a pop-rock duo from Sydney who are popular enough to be performing at Glastonbury and touring with Halsey. Earlier this month they shared a new single called “Moody,” a song where singer Otis Pavlovic complains about his girlfriend not seeing his “good intentions” and putting him “in the doghouse again.” On the chorus, he sings: “Last time, she said she would kill me/ My girl’s a bitch when she’s moody/ But she’s my everything.”

Royel Otis apologise over misogynistic lyrics accusations

Following the controversial release of their latest single 'Moody' earlier this month, Australian indie band Royel Otis have issued an apology.