Peak
1
Weeks
37
Score
8,862
Chart Year
2023
The phrase "paint the town red" means to go out and celebrate without inhibition by having a noisy and disorderly spree. It often involves drinking and dancing with friends. On August 4, 2023, Doja Cat released "Paint the Town Red" as the second single of her fourth studio album. I said what I said I'd rather be famous instead I let all that get to my head I don't care I paint the town red "Paint the Town Red" is Doja Cat's defiant response to her haters. The rapper tells them that she won't let their negativity get her down, and she'll keep living her life the way she wants to. Their criticism won't stop her from going out and enjoying herself. There's a possible second meaning behind the title. In August 2022, Doja Cat shaved her head, then shaved off her eyebrows during an impromptu video on Instagram Live. This spawned a lot of hate on social media by people who thought it made her look demonic. This song's music video finds Doja peeling out her eyeball, which then falls into hell. We later see a red costumed Doja keeping company with death and the devil, and tossing bloody chunks of meat. From this point of view, painting the town red could be a warning to her haters. Doja Cat is not someone to be trifled with, and it could get bloody. Nina McNeely directed the video, which was inspired by three paintings Doja Cat designed. Los Angeles-based choreographer, editor and animator Nina McNeely also filmed Fergie's "Love Is Pain" visual. The rest of the song is about Doja Cat being a confident and independent woman. She's not afraid to be herself, refuses to conform to societal expectations and won't let anyone tell her how to live her life. The intro and outro are samples of Dionne Warwick's "Walk On By." Doja inserts the sample to show she's walking past all the negativity planted in her way. Earl on the Beat created the brassy, finger snap-laden beat. The Atlanta producer is best known for his work with members of Quality Control, including Lil Yachty, Lil Baby and City Girls. He also co-produced the instrumentation for Drake and 21 Savage's "Privileged Rappers." The phrase "paint the town red" was first used in the USA in the 1870s, possibly referring to a town's red-light district that cowboys and their molls extended to the entire town. Nevertheless, the story persists that the phrase comes from the actions of the Marquis of Waterford, who was known for his wild and drunken behavior. In 1837, he and a group of friends are said to have run riot in the town of Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, England. They vandalized several buildings and painted the town's toll-bar red. Other songs on our database about painting the town red include: "Party All Night (Sleep All Day)" by Sean Kingston, a song about having a wild and carefree night out. The lyrics "we gonna paint the town red 'til God knows when" are a metaphor for letting loose and having fun without any inhibitions. "Cozy" by Beyoncé, a song about luxury and excess. The lyrics "paint the town red like cinnamon" are a reference to the lavish lifestyle that Beyoncé and her friends enjoy. "The Climb Back" by J. Cole, a song about overcoming adversity. The lyrics "and paint the town red for my ni--a found dead too soon" are a reference to Cole's friend who was killed in a shooting. Cole is vowing to celebrate his friend's life by living it to the fullest.
By Walk on by Walk on by Walk on by Walk on by Yeah, bitch, I said what I said I'd rather be famous instead I let all that get to my head I don't care, I paint the town red Bitch, I said what I said I'd rather be famous instead I let all that get to my head I don't care, I paint the town red Mm, she the devil She a bad lil' bitch, she a rebel She put her foot to the pedal It'll take a whole lot for me to settle Mm, she the devil She a bad lil' bitch, she a rebel She put her foot to the pedal It'll take a whole lot for me to settle (yeah, yeah) Said, my happiness is all of your misery I put good dick all in my kidneys This Margiel' don't come with no jealousy My illness don't come with no remedy I am so much fun without Hennessy They just want my love and my energy You can't talk no shit without penalties Bitch, I'm in yo' shit if you send for me I'm going to glow up one more time Trust me, I have magical foresight You gon' see me sleepin' in courtside You gon' see me eatin' ten more times Ugh, you can't take that bitch nowhere Ugh, I look better with no hair Ugh, ain't no sign I can't smoke here Ugh, gimme the chance and I'll go there (Yeah) Yeah, bitch, I said what I said I'd rather be famous instead I let all that get to my head I don't care, I paint the town red Bitch, I said what I said I'd rather be famous instead I let all that get to my head I don't care, I paint the town red Mm, she the devil She a bad lil' bitch, she a rebel She put her foot to the pedal It'll take a whole lot for me to settle Mm, she the devil She a bad lil' bitch, she a rebel She put her foot to the pedal It'll take a whole lot for me to settle (yeah, yeah) Said pop make money, now you try, bitch You could use a revamp with a new vibe, sis I don't need a big feature or a new sidekick I don't need a new fan 'cause my boo like it I don't need to wear a wig to make you like it I'm a two-time bitch, you ain't knew I'd win? Throw a shot like you tryna have a food fight then All my opps waitin' for me to be you, I bet Said I got drive, I don't need a car Money really all that we fiendin' for I'm doin' things they ain't seen before Fans ain't dumb, but extremists are I'm a demon, Lord Fall off what? I ain't seen the horse Called your bluff, better cite the source Fame ain't somethin' that I need no more 'Cause, bitch, I said what I said I'd rather be famous instead I let all that get to my head I don't care, I paint the town red Bitch, I said what I said I'd rather be famous instead I let all that get to my head I don't care, I paint the town red Mm, she the devil She a bad lil' bitch, she a rebel She put her foot to the pedal It'll take a whole lot for me to settle Mm, she the devil She a bad lil' bitch, she a rebel She put her foot to the pedal It'll take a whole lot for me to settle Walk on by Walk on by Walk on by Walk on by Walk on by
| Week | Chart Date | Position | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 19, 2023 | 15 | 111 |
| 2 | Aug 26, 2023 | 15 | 111 |
| 3 | Sep 2, 2023 | 5 | 121 |
| 4 | Sep 9, 2023 | 3 | 123 |
| 5 | Sep 16, 2023 | 1 | 125 |
| 6 | Sep 23, 2023 | 2 | 124 |
| 7 | Sep 30, 2023 | 2 | 124 |
| 8 | Oct 7, 2023 | 1 | 125 |
| 9 | Oct 14, 2023 | 1 | 125 |
| 10 | Oct 21, 2023 | 4 | 122 |
| 11 | Oct 28, 2023 | 2 | 124 |
| 12 | Nov 4, 2023 | 2 | 124 |
| 13 | Nov 11, 2023 | 4 | 122 |
| 14 | Nov 18, 2023 | 2 | 124 |
| 15 | Nov 25, 2023 | 3 | 123 |
| 16 | Dec 2, 2023 | 3 | 123 |
| 17 | Dec 9, 2023 | 8 | 118 |
| 18 | Dec 16, 2023 | 10 | 116 |
| 19 | Dec 23, 2023 | 17 | 109 |
| 20 | Dec 30, 2023 | 21 | 105 |