Don't Call Me Angel (feat. Miley Cyrus & Lana Del Rey)

Ariana Grande's 'Don't Call Me Angel,' featuring Miley Cyrus and Lana Del Rey, is a song that exudes female empowerment and independence. The track was released as part of the soundtrack for the 2019 film 'Charlie's Angels,' a movie that, like the song, celebrates strong, self-sufficient women. The lyrics convey a clear message to the listener: the women in the song are not to be underestimated or patronized.

The chorus, 'Boy, don't call me angel. You ain’t got me right. Don't call me angel. You can't pay my price,' sets the tone for the song. The term 'angel' is often used to describe someone who is sweet, pure, and compliant, but the artists reject this label, asserting their strength and autonomy. They emphasize that they are not heavenly creatures to be idealized or objectified, but rather powerful individuals who demand respect. The song challenges the traditional gender roles and the objectification of women, insisting on respect and recognition of their success and independence.

Each verse delivered by Grande, Cyrus, and Del Rey adds a unique perspective to the song's theme of empowerment. They sing about making their own money, writing their own checks, and demanding respect. The song is a celebration of female agency and a rejection of the passive roles women are often expected to play. It's a call to action for women to embrace their power and for others to recognize and respect that power without diminishing it with patronizing terms like 'angel.'