Why on earth do celebrities think perpetuating rumors will give them political credit? In singer Sheryl Crow’s latest song, the lyrics are pointedly and grotesquely political. And while for her, the first cut may be the deepest, her endorsement of fake news is nothing but self-destructive.
Written as a response to a tweet that asked if she was “rolling in her grave,” the song, titled “Dude I’m Still Alive,” has lyrics that addresses Kid Rock’s controversial flirtation with a Senate run, fake news, and the “pole in the Lincoln bedroom.”
While the singer was at first humorous, the song soon spiraled into a political rant that included how she “liked a president who is smart/and handles women with respect.” Of course, the POTUS’ tweets made it into the lyrics as well; according to Crow, Trump “tweets on the toilet.”
She’s got nothing but sympathy for the White House administration, and offered her musical condolences to Jeff Sessions, “Comey, Sean, and Reince.” In reference to the departure of the three members of the administration, Crow sang “they’re dropping like flies.”
It’s ironic, to quote her peer Alanis Morissette, that Crow included the line “fake news or lies” in her song, only to sing about some “fake news” herself. The stanza that sang about the “pole in the Lincoln bedroom/is bound to make some people squirm” was, at the very least, the fakest of news. Why this rumor perpetuated by the media (particularly late night television) made it into her song is anyone’s guess.
Crow is no stranger to political antics. At one point in her career she wrote a song asking Sarah Palin to “unplug her microphone.” One would think that Crow would be wise enough to take her own advice. After all, every day is a winding road.
She also referred to Tea Party members as activists “who need to educate themselves.” Ouch. Again, she has the option of heeding her own words.
CNN referred to her as a “Grammy award winning” singer who drew “inspiration from everywhere.” Especially fake news.
Lie to us, Sheryl. We promise we’ll believe.
