Demons

"Demons" is an eerie, hard-hitting punk-rap anthem where Doja Cat addresses the relentless criticism and insults that bombard her every day. The rapper-singer unleashed the track as the third single from her album Scarlett. Her two preceding singles, "Attention" and "Paint The Town Red," also serve as unapologetic responses to her haters.

In April 2023, Doja posted a picture of a recent tattoo featuring a hybrid of scaled, animalistic features intertwined with feminine attributes. Some responded by labeling her a Satanist. She kicks off this track with its resounding chorus, defiantly addressing those accusations and proudly embracing her identity. How my demons look Now that my pocket's full? How my demons look Now that you b-i--hes shook? Doja Cat challenges the online critics, questioning their feelings in the face of her unwavering success and global recognition. She reminds them that their words haven't harmed her, and she's still a thriving and respected artist. This echoes her reference to herself as the devil in the opening line of the chorus for "Paint the Town Red."

In the first verse, Doja maintains this confident stance, contrasting her wealth with the less-than-enviable lives of her detractors. I am on to bigger things I just bought a limousine You live like me in your dreams Doja Cat asserts her ascent to greater heights and luxuries, emphasizing that her haters can merely aspire to live a life like hers within the confines of their fantasies.