"Molly" is a song by American rapper Lil Dicky featuring American singer Brendon Urie of Panic! at the Disco. Produced by Yuri Beats and STREETRUNNER, it was a released as a track from the former's debut studio album Professional Rapper on July 31, 2015.[1][2]
| "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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| "Molly" on YouTube | |
Background
editThe 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]
Music video
editThe music video premiered on June 9, 2016, on Lil Dicky's YouTube account.[5] The music was directed by Jamie Lees, and features Dicky as a dejected wedding guest as he watches his lost love get married,[6] whilst Brendon Urie plays the role of the wedding singer.[7][8] Logan Paul makes an appearance in the music video.[9] As of September 2022, the music video has surpassed 75 million views.[10]
References
edit- ^ "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. 10 June 2016. 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 feat. Brendon Urie (Official Video) - YouTube". YouTube. 9 June 2016. Retrieved March 2, 2020.
- ^ "Watch Brendon Urie Play a Wedding Singer in a Rap Video facts". 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. 29 March 2018. Retrieved March 2, 2020.
- ^ "Brendon Urie Featured in New Rap Music Video—Watch". Alternative Press. Retrieved March 2, 2020.