Molly (Lil Dicky song)
"Molly" is a song by American recording artist Lil Dicky from his debut studio album Professional Rapper.[1] It was released along with the album on July 31, 2015, and it features guest vocals from American singer and lead vocalist of Panic! at the Disco, Brendon Urie.[2] The song was produced by STREETRUNNER.
"Molly" | |
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Promotional single by Lil Dicky featuring Brendon Urie of Panic! at the Disco | |
from the album Professional Rapper | |
Released | July 31, 2015 |
Genre | Hip hop |
Length | 4:04 |
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Songwriter(s) |
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Producer(s) | STREETRUNNER |
Music video | |
"Molly" on YouTube |
Background
The song title is the name of Dicky's ex-girlfriend, whom he considered his "soul mate". When asked about how the collaboration with Urie came about, Dicky responded by saying: "He tweeted at me one time, and I replied back telling him I was a fan, and then I had this song that I thought he could sound good on (Molly). He came in the studio that week, and man oh man…was he the perfect guy for the song."[3]
The song is about how Dicky put his dreams above his relationship with Molly, his ex-girlfriend, and how he still reminisces on the good times they shared even if and when she gets married.[4]
The song title has a double meaning, where it is the name of Dicky's ex-girlfriend, and a drug, which is a hard "pill to swallow" (a reference to the drug, "Molly"), a line that is sung in the chorus by Urie.[5]
Music video
The music video premiered on June 9, 2016, on Lil Dicky's YouTube account.[6] The music was directed by Jamie Lees, and features Dicky as a dejected wedding guest as he watches his lost love get married,[7] whilst Brendon Urie plays the role of the wedding singer.[8][9] Logan Paul makes an appearance in the music video.[10] As of January 2021, the music video has surpassed 65 million views.[11]
References
- "Molly (feat. Brendon Urie) by Lil Dicky on Apple Music - iTunes - Apple". Apple Music. Retrieved March 2, 2020.
- "This Rapper Wrote A Song About His Ex And It'll Make You Want To Call Yours". BuzzFeed. Retrieved March 5, 2020.
- "@lildickytweets on twitter:"Thank you @brendonurie for making this song what it is"". Twitter. Retrieved March 2, 2020.
- "Brendon Urie guests on new Lil Dicky song, "Molly"". Substream Magazine. Retrieved March 5, 2020.
- "Lil Dicky - Molly lyrics - genius.com". www.genius.com. Retrieved March 2, 2020.
- "Lil Dicky - Molly feat. Brendon Urie (Official Video) - YouTube". YouTube. Retrieved March 2, 2020.
- "Watch Brendon Urie Play a Wedding Singer in a Rap Video". Rock Sound. Retrieved March 5, 2020.
- "Lil Dicky Hits A Wedding In His "Molly" Video". The Fader. Retrieved March 2, 2020.
- "Lil Dicky Laments Love Lost With Panic! at the Disco's Brendon Urie in 'Molly' Video: Watch". Billboard. Retrieved March 5, 2020.
- "Spotted!! Logan Paul at Lil Dicky's Music Video". YouTube. Retrieved March 2, 2020.
- "Brendon Urie Featured in New Rap Music Video—Watch". Alternative Press. Retrieved March 2, 2020.