1950
King Princess
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I hate it when dudes try to chase me But I love it when you try to save me 'Cause I'm just a lady I love it when we play 1950 It's so cold that your stare's 'bout to kill me I'm surprised when you kiss me So tell me why my gods look like you And tell me why it's wrong So I'll wait for you, I'll pray I will keep on waiting for your love For you, I'll wait I will keep on waiting for your Did you mean it when you said I was pretty? That you didn't wanna live in a city Where the people are shitty? I like it when we play 1950 So bold, make them know that you're with me Stone cold, will you miss me? So tell me why my gods look like you And tell me why it's wrong So I'll wait for you, I'll pray I will keep on waiting for your love For you, I'll wait I will keep on waiting for your I hope that you're happy with me in your life I hope that you won't slip away in the night I hope that you're happy with me in your life I hope that you won't slip away I hate it when dudes try to chase me I love it when you try to save me 'Cause I'm just a lady So tell me why my gods look like you And tell me why it's wrong So I'll wait for you, I'll pray I will keep on waiting for your love (for your love, for your love, for your love) For you, I'll wait I will keep on waiting for your
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Written by: Mikaela Straus, Nick Long
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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15 facts about this song
Musical Genre"1950" by King Princess is a pop song.
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Song ThemeThe song "1950" is about unrequited love and the challenges of being openly gay in the modern world.
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Release DetailsIt was released on 3rd February 2018 as the lead single from her debut EP, "Make My Bed."
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ImprintThe song "1950" was released by the label Zelig Records, which is an imprint associated with Columbia Records.
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Chart successThe song peaked at number 195 on the Global 200 Spotify Chart.
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CertificationThe song "1950" has received Gold certification in Canada which means that it sold at least 40,000 units there.
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Artist BackgroundKing Princess, whose real name is Mikaela Straus, is a queer singer-songwriter from Brooklyn, New York.
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Popularity"1950" is King Princess' most popular song, gaining critical and commercial success worldwide.
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Music VideoThe music video for "1950" was released on 28th March 2018 and features King Princess with friends enjoying themselves in an old-fashioned style house.
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ProductionThe song was produced by King Princess herself, showcasing not just her singing and songwriting skills, but also her talent as a music producer.
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Celebrity EndorsementThe song gained more popularity after British singer Harry Styles tweeted lyrics from "1950," boosting it to a larger audience.
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Lyrical ContentThe “1950” lyrics subtly reference how courtship and relationships have changed over the years, referring to how LGBT+ relationships would have had to be more secretive in the 1950s.
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Album FeatureThe track "1950" also features in King Princess's debut album, "Cheap Queen", which was released in 2019.
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Live PerformancesKing Princess has performed "1950" live at many venues, including The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
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Song DurationThe song "1950" has a duration of 3 minutes and 26 seconds.
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