Decoding Doja Cat's 'Balut': Is it Really About an Egg?
Doja Cat at the VMA 2023 red carpet Doja Cat, the American rapper who gained fame as a teenager in 2012, recently released a new song titled "Balut". The song was dropped just a few days before the release of her fourth studio album, "Scarlet". The title "Balut" is intriguing and has sparked curiosity among fans due to its unusual name. "Balut" is a term for a popular Filipino delicacy made from the embryo of a bird. However, Doja Cat's song isn't about the dish. Instead, she explained on Instagram that she named the song "Balut" because it signifies a bird being eaten alive, serving as a metaphor for Twitter stans and the death of Twitter toxicity. This explanation suggests that the song is a commentary on the harsh realities of social media culture. The song "Balut" has been described as a laid-back outro track with a nostalgic '90s vibe. Its lyrics portray the life of a successful and empowered woman, often re...