Paris Paloma’s bold anthem “Good Boy” is a striking and beautifully defiant call that confronts patriarchy, critiques capitalism, and urges collective awakening.
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Stream: “Good Boy” – Paris Paloma
I always knew there would come a time when I’d witness powerful men leading the world to ruin; I just didn’t anticipate they would be such failures…
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As soon as Emma Thompson’s voice resonated through the introduction of Paris Paloma’s “Good Boy,” I was filled with chills.
Not the metaphorical kind – real, full-body chills that started at my spine and spread outward. I knew I was in for something special, and I was not let down. This isn’t just a protest song or a feminist anthem – it’s a resounding revolt wrapped in poetry and defiance. “Good Boy” captures the feeling of awakening in a world ablaze and opting not only to endure it but to resist.
It sends a message to men – but not to the affluent ones or those wielding power. This song is directed at the everyday man – the one who works hard, strives to provide, and ultimately gets crushed under the same heel that has pressed down on women for ages.
It’s a plea for awareness, a reminder not to mistake obedience for virtue. It’s not about disparaging men – it’s about deconstructing the system that harms us all.
*Good Boy – Paris Paloma*
I have never seen submission
embodied quite like this
As in the feeble rivalry
among men with souls for sale
And I’ve never seen a guard dog
with such a weak bite
Than with its tail tucked tight
found by the rich man's side
Look at him, he’s sweating,
sweating from the climb
Office worker, soldier, CEO,
he’s bleeding and he’s blind
And I have never witnessed a creature
more wretched than him
He drinks power like saltwater,
all because he cannot swim
Released on September 19th, 2025, as a standalone single, “Good Boy” is the latest offering from Paris Paloma, the UK singer/songwriter who gained recognition with her viral track “Labour” in 2023. Renowned for her haunting vocals, rich lyrics, and willingness to confront societal issues that many artists avoid, her debut album Cacophony in 2024 made it apparent that she had something to convey – and “Good Boy” amplifies that mission. With a gothic influence and a literary flair, Paloma continues to redefine the sounds of protest music in 2025.
Sonically, “Good Boy” is enormous. It features a cinematic rise, evoking a near-spiritual reverence as it swells and crashes like waves. It starts softly, reverently, akin to a sermon – then transforms into something fierce, just, and uncontainable. There’s a dramatic rebellion in the music: percussive, urgent, breathless. Paris Paloma doesn’t need to scream – her voice alone carries the weight.
Mouths open, serving a higher power
They told him, “It’s a staircase, it’s a tower”
Full circle, wagging tails, wearing a collar
Poor madman, that’s the fate
when you drink saltwater
Her voice cuts through the instrumentation like a whispered holy threat. And the metaphors? Devastating. The “good boy” is a dog – obedient, well-trained, and lauded for fetching and rolling over while being exploited. These men are celebrated for their loyalty to their employers, their pursuit of wealth, power, and approval, but at what expense?
The lyrics are equally sharp and unforgettable. “They told him, ‘It’s a staircase, it’s a tower.’ / And I have never seen a creature more pitiful than him.” That line struck me hard. It paints the picture of a man reaching for success, misled to believe he’s climbing, while being held back by a system that thrives on his compliance. Paloma brilliantly reflects the themes of “Labour” but from a fresh perspective – this time, the focus is reversed. The patriarchy is not merely a weapon against women; it’s also a system that exploits men. It sets us against each other, promising power yet delivering disillusionment. The song critiques hierarchy, obedience, and the awakening to a long-held deception, realizing one’s own complicity in their erasure.
There’s something liberating about it. It articulates a sentiment many carry but find hard to express: a profound internal fury towards systems that demand so much yet offer so little. It’s not solely a feminist statement – it’s intersectional, anti-capitalist, and undeniably relevant
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Paris Paloma’s unwavering rallying call “Good Boy” serves as a powerful, beautifully defiant anthem that breaks down patriarchy, critiques capitalism, and calls for collective awakening.