Majorlilkween Confronts Beauty Standards in Electrifying Track “Superficial”
Majorlilkween’s latest single, “Superficial”, is a bold statement about the relentless pursuit of perfection and rebellion against it.
As a former international model, Alexandra Elizabeth Ljadov A.K.A. Majorlilkween brings a unique perspective to the pop music scene, combining her experiences in fashion with the struggle for identity and societal expectations. This song is a look at her journey from being a child shaped by the male-dominated fashion world, to becoming a woman breaking free and claiming her narrative.
“Superficial” begins with a melancholic tone in the first verse, where Majorlilkween expresses her alienation: “Maybe I should move to the moon, moon, moon / Cause I been spacing out in my room, room, room”. The repetition adds a haunting, dreamlike quality, reflecting the mental distance she feels from reality. The lines “sick of random sex to bandage open wounds / Like a million bad habits, I’m super screwed” lay bare the emotional toll of seeking solace in fleeting pleasures, underscoring the song’s darker themes.
The chorus perfectly encapsulates the central conflict: “Fake a smile, makeup on, looking like a superficial bitch in my superficial skin, boxed in like a Barbie doll” Majorlilkween dissects the pressure to maintain a facade, both as a model and as a woman, in a world that demands superficial beauty while dismissing depth.
The music video, with its references to Elvis and Priscilla Presley, reflects this narrative of submission and rebellion. At first, Majorlilkween’s “Priscilla” is the image of a submissive, perfect wife, created to fulfill the desires of her partner, “Elvis.”
But as the video progresses, she steps out of her role, asserts her dominance, and ultimately thrives in her own space. This image reflects Majorlilkween’s real-life journey from being the perfect girl molded by societal standards to finding her true self.
“Superficial” is more than just a catchy pop song; it’s an autobiographical anthem of empowerment and self-discovery. Majorlilkween’s unapologetic approach to both her music and her imagery makes her stand out in an industry that often aims to dictate what the pattern is to follow. Majorlilkween’s “Superficial” is a song that confronts illusions of beauty and perfection with brutal honesty, and through its rawness, resonates on a deep emotional level.