P!nk is a controversial artist who falls under the Pop rock genre and has been active since 1995 and is currently creating music (20th/21st century). In her early years of stardom, P!nk was judged for her “unlike” and almost “boyish” appearance – wearing her hair short, and looking unlike how women in the industry are supposed to look like. In one of her songs, P!nk even explains how because she doesn’t look like the standard famous and girly celebrity, many industry record labels didn’t want much to do with her and even encouraged her to change her style. However, this didn’t stop the artist from her style and instead P!nk used her differences to make a difference in the industry and society by showing it is okay to stem away from gender roles.

“Stupid Girls” released in 2006, paints the picture of the stereotypical “valley girl” that many girls aspire to be. P!nk’s message in the song illustrates how girls should not care so much about their appearance, and material possessions (something women are expected to do). Instead, the artist expresses how women should take a stand and aspire to become more than just sexual objects, that are subject to being a mans trophy. She wants to encourage women to value their cognitive ability and work on becoming strong and influential beings. Additionally, P!nk believes women can amount to more than just their looks and can do something as big as being a female president. The artist expresses how men seem to only be attracted to “ditsy blondes, with perfect body types” and women who wear short skirts and dresses. However, she expresses that being different and not conforming to gender roles is what actually makes a difference and is ultimately what matters the most. P!nk’s refusal to back down and conform is tied into the success she has had and continues to have since women growing up are not tempted to look a certain way just because society expects them to.

The song is ultimately portraying a consonant melody (pleasing). This consequently, ties into the lyrics and overall message as a way to poke fun at gender conforming girls as well as “hype” up the audience and let them know it is time for change and time to break away from sexist ideals and beliefs. The melody foreshadows that a bright future is ahead for girls that are “different” and girls that aren’t afraid to use their intelligence as a form as attraction rather than their physical features.