margø’s latest single is an empowering anthem about unhealthy societal beauty standards and refusing to change yourself for someone else. “love me ugly” was inspired by a toxic relationship where her ex-boyfriend constantly tore her down and tried to make her feel lesser. He wanted to change the way she looked, from her hair and make-up to what she posted online and how she talked to her friends. She immediately propels the listener to this gut-wrenching atmosphere with the lyrics: “Drew a line around my flaws and told me I should cut them out// Said that I would look much better if I learn to shut my mouth.” Just from the first two lines of the song, she reveals that her ex tried to change both her looks and her personality. Throughout the track, her candid lyrics sucker punch the listener as they experience the pain and shame margø endured. margø’s ingenious songwriting shines through in “love me ugly.” In the pre-chorus, there is a lyric that calls back to a previous single this year when she sings: “But I'm not a mannequin to play around with as you please.” This contradicts her single, “marionette” where she tells her muse that they are her “marionette.” The song shares the narrative of a toxic, codependent relationship. It is a stark difference from “love me ugly,” representing margø’s growth and resilience. The two songs will be featured on her upcoming album, giving listeners a hint of the detailed and immersive storyline throughout the new project.
“love me ugly” upholds margø’s iconic dark-pop soundscape that initially drew me to the artist. From her spooky aesthetics and grim lyricism, margø is an expert at drawing in listeners – especially those who have a natural attraction to the macabre. The new single is built around triplets, emulating a marching song, perhaps signifying the death of their relationship. The bass and synth are done in such a way that the listener can feel it radiate through their bones. The song begins with the bass and rhythm, as well as eerie synth floating in the background. The production gains emphasis on the beat, leading to the first verse. The pre-chorus briefly loses the beat to allow a subtle transition to the drop in the chorus. The chorus reveals the full production which highlights the true intensity of the track, emphasizing margø’s raw and passionate emotions. The instrumentation suddenly mellows to the next verse, bringing the focus back to the candid storyline. The second verse and chorus maintain a similar production to the last. However, the bridge leads to an altered version of the chorus that seamlessly transitions into an electronica solo. This leads out the song with an epic ending, showcasing margø’s extraordinary songwriting and producing. “love me ugly” is the perfect song to lead into the upcoming project, leaving fans in anticipation of the finished album.
margø is a dark-pop singer-songwriter from Edmonton, Canada. She made her debut in 2019 with her single, “In Between”. Since then, the artist has released over a dozen singles and three EPs. “love me ugly” is the latest single from her upcoming debut album. She has over 30 million streams globally with over 7 million streams on Spotify alone for her hit single, “Play Pretend”. Furthermore, she has been featured on several of the streaming platform’s prominent playlists, such as Villain Mode, SALT, young & free, misfits 2.0, Ready to Rock, It’s a Bop, Best of Rock 2022, Fresh Finds: Pop, Rock Now, New Music Friday Canada, and many more. margø draws inspiration from iconic rock artists such as Joan Jett and Blondie, while maintaining her individuality with a modern, dark twist. Make sure to follow her on social media to stay up to date with any future announcements and check out her creative posts that encapsulate her unique aesthetic.
Written By Karlee Skipper
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