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Cosmopolitan
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
Lorde's 'Man of the Year' lyrics explained: How the singer turned lost love into self-acceptance
The wait for Lorde's 'Man of the Year' is over. The singer-songwriter teased the track multiple times before fans anticipated its release, from her custom Thom Browne Met Gala look to her bombshell Rolling Stone cover story, where she opened up about expanding her gender identity. While speaking to the publication, the Grammy winner revealed that a conversation with pop diva Chappell Roan prompted her to address how she viewed herself. 'She was like, 'So are you non-binary now?' And I was like, 'I'm a woman except for the days when I'm a man,'' Lorde explained. 'I know that's not a very satisfying answer, but there's a part of me that is really resistant to boxing it up." She added, 'My gender got way more expansive when I gave my body more room." The track is the second single off her upcoming fourth album, Virgin. As we prep for the full body work to drop in a few weeks, it's time to dive into Lorde's 'Man of the Year' lyrics. Lyrics provided by Genius [Verse 1]Glidin' through on my bike, glidin' throughI knew from my recent ego deathSilencing overnight, violent sweet musicYou met me at a really strange time in my lifeTake my knife and I cut the cordMy babe, can't believe I've become someone elseSomeone more like myself Riding bikes is a common theme throughout Lorde's music, but especially during the Virgin era. Her 'What Was That' music video sees her riding through New York City, drawing parallels to her first verse on 'Man of the Year' (perhaps it was another Easter egg). She details a range of emotions in this relationship, where she faced her own internal challenges before this person came into her life. She alludes to becoming 'someone more like myself,' which could potentially tie back to her personal journey with her gender identity. When writing the track, she told Rolling Stone that she stuck duct tape to her chest as a makeshift binder because 'that was fully representative of how my gender felt in that moment. 'I went to the cupboard, and I got the tape out, and I did it to myself,' she explained. 'I have this picture staring at myself. I was blonde. It scared me what I saw. I didn't understand it. But I felt something bursting out of me. It was crazy. It was something jagged. There was this violence to it.' [Chorus]Who's gon' love me like this?Oh-oh, oh, who could get me like this?Let it flow down to meLove me like thisNow I'm broken upMm-mm, uh-huh-uhOn the chorus, she reflects on her self-acceptance and euphoric feelings she's experiencing on her own and asks if anyone else will ever fully understand and accept her in the same way. The revelation could have potentially led to the end of her connection with the person she was referring to in the song's first verse.[Verse 2]Now I go about my dayRiding it like a wavePlaying it any way I wantSwish mouthwash, jerk offUh-uh, uh-uh-uhDays go by in the haze (Uh, uh-uh, uh-uh, uh-uh)Stay up and sleep late (Uh, uh-uh, uh-uh, uh-uh)(Uh, uh-uh, uh-uh, uh-uh)It's giving 'If I Were a Boy' by Beyoncé...in the sense that she's naming things that men do in their day-to-day routines (or lack thereof). There's also some parallelism to her 'What Was That' lyrics: 'Indio haze / We're in a sandstorm / And it knocks me out.'[Chorus]Who's gon' love me like this?Oh-oh, oh, who could get me like this?Way he flew down through meLove me like thisNow we're broken upLet's hear it for the man of the yearMm-mm, uh-huh-uhHear it for the man of the year[Bridge]How I hope that a man could love me rightTouching my shoulders, my face in the light[Outro]Oh, I didn't think he'd appearBut let's hear it for the man of the yearHear it for the man of the yearWell, let's hear it for the man of the year The man of the year? That'd be Lorde. In a 2023 social media post and during her recent Rolling Stone cover story, she revealed, 'I'm a woman except for the days when I'm a man.'
Cosmopolitan
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
Lorde's 'Man of the Year' Lyrics Share How Lost Love Transformed Into Self-Acceptance
The wait for Lorde's 'Man of the Year' is over. The singer-songwriter teased the track multiple times before fans anticipated its release, from her custom Thom Browne Met Gala look to her bombshell Rolling Stone cover story, where she opened up about expanding her gender identity. While speaking to the publication, the Grammy winner revealed that a conversation with pop diva Chappell Roan prompted her to address how she viewed herself. 'She was like, 'So are you nonbinary now?' And I was like, 'I'm a woman except for the days when I'm a man,'' Lorde explained. 'I know that's not a very satisfying answer, but there's a part of me that is really resistant to boxing it up.' 'My gender got way more expansive when I gave my body more room,' she added. The track is the second single off her upcoming fourth album, Virgin. As we prep for the full body work to drop in a few weeks, it's time to dive into Lorde's 'Man of the Year' lyrics. Lyrics provided by Genius [Verse 1]Glidin' through on my bike, glidin' throughI knew from my recent ego deathSilencing overnight, violent sweet musicYou met me at a really strange time in my lifeTake my knife and I cut the cordMy babe, can't believe I've become someone elseSomeone more like myself Riding bikes is a common theme throughout Lorde's music, but especially during the Virgin era. Her 'What Was That' music video sees her riding through New York City, drawing parallels to her first verse on 'Man of the Year' (perhaps it was another Easter egg). She details a range of emotions in this relationship, where she faced her own internal challenges before this person came into her life. She alludes to becoming 'someone more like myself,' which could potentially tie back to her personal journey with her gender identity. When writing the track, she told Rolling Stone that she stuck duct tape to her chest as a makeshift binder because 'that was fully representative of how my gender felt in that moment.' 'I went to the cupboard, and I got the tape out, and I did it to myself,' she explained. 'I have this picture staring at myself. I was blonde. It scared me what I saw. I didn't understand it. But I felt something bursting out of me. It was crazy. It was something jagged. There was this violence to it.' [Chorus]Who's gon' love me like this?Oh-oh, oh, who could get me like this?Let it flow down to meLove me like thisNow I'm broken upMm-mm, uh-huh-uhOn the chorus, she reflects on her self-acceptance and euphoric feelings she's experiencing on her own and asks if anyone else will ever fully understand and accept her in the same way. The revelation could have potentially led to the end of her connection with the person she was referring to in the song's first verse.[Verse 2]Now I go about my dayRiding it like a wavePlaying it any way I wantSwish mouthwash, jerk offUh-uh, uh-uh-uhDays go by in the haze (Uh, uh-uh, uh-uh, uh-uh)Stay up and sleep late (Uh, uh-uh, uh-uh, uh-uh)(Uh, uh-uh, uh-uh, uh-uh)It's giving 'If I Were a Boy' by Beyoncé...in the sense that she's naming things that men do in their day-to-day routines (or lack thereof). There's also some parallelism to her 'What Was That' lyrics: 'Indio haze / We're in a sandstorm / And it knocks me out.'[Chorus]Who's gon' love me like this?Oh-oh, oh, who could get me like this?Way he flew down through meLove me like thisNow we're broken upLet's hear it for the man of the yearMm-mm, uh-huh-uhHear it for the man of the year [Bridge]How I hope that a man could love me rightTouching my shoulders, my face in the light[Outro]Oh, I didn't think he'd appearBut let's hear it for the man of the yearHear it for the man of the yearWell, let's hear it for the man of the year The man of the year? That'd be Lorde. In a 2023 social media post and during her recent Rolling Stone cover story, she revealed, 'I'm a woman except for the days when I'm a man.'
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Nicki Minaj Details the ‘Proud Period' That Inspired Her 2025 Met Gala Look
Nicki Minaj walked the carpet at the Met Gala on Monday night (May 5), which is the Queens legend's eighth appearance at the prestigious May fashion event. Minaj stopped on the blue carpet for an interview with Entertainment Tonight, where she explained the inspiration behind her Thom Browne navy pinstripe dress to match the 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style' theme of the night. More from Billboard Met Gala 2025: Best Photos From the Red Carpet Beats Headphones Deals: Save 51% Off the Musician-Loved Brand's Bestselling Models A$AP Rocky Says 'It Was Time' to Reveal Rihanna's Pregnancy at 2025 Met Gala 'Thinking about the tailoring of everything. First of all, Thom Browne is known for his craftsmanship. To me, it represents a proud period of African-Americans,' she said. 'That's what I got out of it when I saw the photos of what it would be about.' Minaj — in her mermaid gown accessorized with a floral bouquet and a gold headband — continued: 'It reminded me of putting on your Sunday's best and being iconic in your own world.' Minaj had another hilarious moment on the blue carpet when interacting with a reporter who shouted, 'Nicki, why are you excited about this one?' The Young Money rapper clapped back with a cheeky response captured by AP: 'Who said I was excited?' Monday was yet another star-studded affair on a rainy night in NYC at the Met Gala, which saw stars such as Dua Lipa, Sabrina Carpenter, Cardi B, Kim Kardashian, Sydney Sweeney, Rihanna, A$AP Rocky, Pharrell, Pusha T, Alicia Keys, Ciara, Doechii, Madonna and many more in attendance. Colman Domingo, Lewis Hamilton, A$AP Rocky, Pharrell Williams and Anna Wintour served as the co-chairs for the 2025 Met Gala. Minaj has laid low for much of 2025 as the rapper is yet to drop a single this year. The Queen came in at the No. 1 spot on our Best Female Rappers of All-Time list in April. Best of Billboard Kelly Clarkson, Michael Buble, Pentatonix & Train Will Bring Their Holiday Hits to iHeart Christmas Concert Fox Plans NFT Debut With $20 'Masked Singer' Collectibles 14 Things That Changed (or Didn't) at Farm Aid 2021
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Steve Madden Claims ‘Adidas Does Not Own All Stripes' in New Lawsuit
Steve Madden is suing Adidas in an effort to stop the German athletic company from its alleged efforts to 'monopolize common design features in the fashion industry.' According to a lawsuit filed on Wednesday in federal court in Brooklyn, N.Y., Steve Madden is seeking a non-infringement and no unfair competition declaratory judgment because the company is 'tired of being targeted' by Adidas for footwear design elements that 'bear no resemblance' to Adidas' Three-Stripe mark. More from WWD Adidas Is No Longer Sourcing Kangaroo Skins for Its Athletic Shoes We Called It: The adidas Taekwondo Is Fashion's Next Big Sneaker Adidas Is Mashing Up Its Taekwondo Sneaker With a 2000s Soccer Cleat 'No consumer is likely to believe that the footwear including these designs is manufactured by, or otherwise associated with or approved by, Adidas,' Steve Madden wrote in the complaint. In the lawsuit, Steve Madden noted that over the years, Adidas has allegedly 'aggressively enforced' its trademark registrations against Steve Madden and others, who it believes infringes its purported Three-Stripe mark. 'Adidas' assertive enforcement measures often include suing and threatening suit against manufacturers and retailers of footwear and apparel who use any number of stripes or bands in any manner that Adidas contends is likely to cause confusion with Adidas' purported Three-Stripe,' the complaint said. Steve Madden further noted that it has 'fallen victim' to Adidas' threats for decades on more than one occasion. 'Since as early as 2002, Adidas has commenced a pattern of complaining that Steve Madden's footwear allegedly infringes its Three-Stripe mark,' the complaint stated. 'Specifically, in 2002 Adidas brought two lawsuits against Steve Madden alleging that footwear with four-parallel stripes and two-parallel stripes infringed its Three-Stripe mark. These lawsuits were consolidated and subsequently settled as set forth in a 2003 settlement agreement between the parties.' After the 2003 settlement agreement, Steve Madden alleged that Adidas 'continued to complain' about its footwear over the ensuing decades. This includes new objections to two Steve Madden sneakers launched this year: the Viento, which has two non-parallel stripe bands, and the Janos, which has two stripe bands that resemble the letter 'K.' Steve Madden said Adidas' lawyers have demanded that Viento sales be halted because the design would likely confuse consumers. 'Simply put, Adidas does not own all stripes and should not be allowed to claim that it has a monopoly on all footwear that includes stripes, bars, bands or any shape having four sides—parallel, straight or not,' Steve Madden claimed. FN has reached out to Steve Madden for comment. A representative for Adidas told FN that the company 'does not comment on pending legal matters.' This new challenge to Adidas' enforcement of its Three-Stripe mark comes after the company's lengthy court battle with Thom Browne on its own use of stripes. In November, Thom Browne won its latest round of the multinational legal dispute with Adidas over striped trademarks. At the time, the High Court of England and Wales, located in London, dismissed Adidas' claims of trademark infringement. In July, Adidas sought to remove Thom Browne's range of products comprising its signature four-bar motif from the U.K. market, contending it would confuse consumers. Judge Joanna Smith said, 'The average, reasonably observant, consumer paying a moderate degree of attention will generally perceive the difference between three stripes and four.' The London ruling came at a time when Adidas has suffered multiple setbacks in Europe and the U.S. in its legal actions against Browne. Last May, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit said it would not overturn the jury verdict reached in January 2023 that found Browne's use of four stripes and its grosgrain ribbon did not infringe upon Adidas' three-stripe trademark. Best of WWD All the Retailers That Nike Left and Then Went Back Mikey Madison's Elegant Red Carpet Shoe Style [PHOTOS] Julia Fox's Sleekest and Boldest Shoe Looks Over the Years [Photos] Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Business Wire
21-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Ermenegildo Zegna Group Announces Publication of the Convocation Notice for Its 2025 Annual General Meeting
MILAN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ermenegildo Zegna N.V. (NYSE:ZGN) (the 'Company' and, together with its consolidated subsidiaries, the 'Ermenegildo Zegna Group' or the 'Group') today announced the publication of the convocation notice for its Annual General Meeting ('AGM'), which will be held on Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. CET at the Steigenberger Airport Hotel Amsterdam, Stationsplein ZW 951, 1117 CE Schiphol-Oost, the Netherlands. The convocation notice, explanatory notes, and other AGM materials, which include Ermenegildo Zegna's 2024 statutory audited financial statements, are available under the relevant section of Ermenegildo Zegna Group's corporate website at Shareholders may request a physical copy of the Company's 2024 statutory audited financial statements, free of charge, through the contacts below. In addition, as communicated on March 27, 2025, the Company's Board of Directors intends to recommend shareholders a distribution from retained earnings with respect to the financial year 2024 of €0.12 per ordinary share, resulting in a total distribution of approximately €30 million 1. The distribution will be paid in US dollars based on an exchange rate that will be published on the Group's website ( the day following the AGM. The distribution will be subject to approval by shareholders at the AGM. If the shareholders approve the proposed dividend distribution, the ex-date and the record dates will be July 7, 2025, and the payment date July 29, 2025. Key dividend information and important notice on dividend taxation will be made available on June 30, 2025 under the Stock Info section of Group's corporate website at About Ermenegildo Zegna Group Founded in 1910 in Trivero, Italy, the Ermenegildo Zegna Group (NYSE:ZGN) is a global luxury company with a leading position in the high-end menswear business. Through its three complementary brands, the Group reaches a wide range of communities and market segments across the high-end fashion industry, from ZEGNA's timeless luxury to the modern tailoring of Thom Browne, to luxury glamour with TOM FORD FASHION. The Ermenegildo Zegna Group is internationally recognized for its unique Filiera, owned and controlled by the Group, which is made up of the finest Italian textile producers fully integrated with unique luxury manufacturing capabilities, to ensure superior excellence, quality and innovation capacity. The Ermenegildo Zegna Group has more than 7,100 employees and recorded revenues of €1.95 billion in 2024. ___________________________ 1 Based on 252,579,879 issued and outstanding Ordinary Shares at March 14, 2025.
