Song meaning of Popular by The Weeknd & Madonna (Ft. Playboi Carti)

Ah, "Popular" by The Weeknd & Madonna featuring Playboi Carti, a sensational collaboration that gives us a peek into the glamorous and oh-so-exciting world of those desperately seeking popularity. The intro, with Madonna and The Weeknd spotting the devil down Sunset Boulevard, sets the satirical tone. It seems like our main character, "she," is living her life, but secretly craves the limelight. She's the kind of person who pretends she doesn't want attention, but then calls the paparazzi when she wants a boost. Oh, the irony! The Weeknd understands her needs all too well; she craves the fame like an addict desires their fix. He gives her a taste only for her to come crawling back for more, kinda like a vending machine dispensing popularity. But hey, when she's on her knees begging to be popular, sacrificing her soul and willing to kill anyone who stands in her way, you know she's committed! She's just a slave to popularity, and girl, she'll never be free. And let's not forget Playboi Carti, aka Mr. Money on Top. He's not just popular; he's swimming in cash while this girl clings to him like a leech, purely because she knows he's popular. That's right, folks, it's a song about the trappings of popularity, the desperate measures people will take to be relevant in this fame-obsessed world. So, let's all scream "popular" and pretend we care. Ah, the sweet, sweet irony!