Everybody Supports Women

Sofia Isella's song 'Everybody Supports Women' is a poignant critique of the superficial support often given to women, which quickly turns to envy and resentment when a woman excels. The lyrics highlight the societal double standards that women face, where they are encouraged to love themselves and succeed, but are simultaneously torn down when they achieve too much. This paradox is captured in the repeated lines, 'Everybody supports women until a woman's doing better than you' and 'Everybody wants you to love yourself until you actually do.'

The song delves into the specific ways in which successful women are undermined. The protagonist is described as 'nice and smart and funny and got everything she wanted,' yet these positive traits become reasons for others to resent her. Her involvement in charity work is sarcastically labeled as 'the most obnoxious thing you've heard,' and her popularity and beauty are seen as faults rather than virtues. This reflects a broader societal tendency to belittle women who stand out, suggesting that their success is somehow undeserved or that they must be self-centered.

Isella also explores the performative nature of female solidarity. The lyrics reveal a collective effort to bring down the successful woman, masked under the guise of camaraderie. The lines 'We'd never hate her to her face, but I hope she knows' and 'We burn her name in the back' illustrate the covert hostility that often accompanies public praise. This duality is further emphasized by the mockery of the protagonist's ambition and the delight taken in her potential downfall. The song ultimately serves as a powerful commentary on the fragility of female empowerment in a society that still harbors deep-seated insecurities and competitive instincts.