Plastic Purse

Chloe Moriondo's 'Plastic Purse' is a sharp, satirical take on modern relationships and the frustrations that come with them. The song's lyrics are laced with biting humor and a sense of exasperation, particularly directed at a certain type of person—likely a young man—who embodies immaturity and self-absorption. The repeated imagery of putting someone in a 'plastic purse' and zipping it up to make them feel worse is a metaphor for containment and control, suggesting a desire to diminish the person's ego and influence.

The song's verses delve into the specifics of this frustration. Moriondo criticizes the superficiality and laziness of the person in question, using vivid and humorous descriptions like 'dudes in beanies, lil' weenies, stupid lil' feeties in Adidies.' These lines paint a picture of someone who is not only physically unimpressive but also lacking in substance and effort. The reference to 'rubbing the lamp' and calling herself a 'genie' adds a whimsical yet sarcastic tone, implying that the person expects their wishes to be granted without putting in any real work.

Moriondo's use of metaphors extends to comparing herself to a statue and the person to a figurine, highlighting a disparity in significance and stature. Despite this, there's an underlying admission of attraction or interest, as she repeatedly mentions wanting to 'put you in my plastic purse.' This duality captures the complexity of feelings in toxic relationships—where annoyance and attraction coexist. The song's playful yet cutting lyrics, combined with its catchy melody, make 'Plastic Purse' a memorable critique of modern dating dynamics.