About this song
- Lola Young's "Messy" is a raw, unapologetic anthem that dismantles societal double standards and embraces the chaos of imperfection. With piercing honesty, the song challenges the relentless demand to strike an impossible balance—clean enough to be accepted but messy enough to seem real. Its emotional resonance has sparked a viral TikTok movement, particularly among mothers, who use the track to highlight the contradictory judgments they face, from being criticized for working too much to being shamed for staying at home. "Messy" transcends music, becoming a rallying cry for self-acceptance and a defiant celebration of authenticity in a world obsessed with perfection. . User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply. — lastfm
- "Messy" is a song by English singer Lola Young, released on 30 May 2024 as the sixth single from her second studio album, This Wasn't Meant for You Anyway (2024). It went viral on the video sharing app TikTok and became her first charting song, peaking at the top of the UK Singles Chart. — wikipedia
Chart history
Peak position and weeks on chart across Australian community countdowns.
| Chart | Peak | Most recent | Weeks on |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARIA Top 50 Singles | #1 | 2026-02-09 (#45) | 54 |
