Priyanka redefines pop on her own terms with new single “god i’m messy”
Priyanka, drag icon and multidimensional pop force, returns with “god i’m messy,” a sharp, self-aware new single that captures the chaos, humor, and hard-won freedom of letting go of perfection.
Vulnerable and defiant, “god i’m messy” distills Priyanka’s signature blend of pop confidence and emotional honesty into a track about overthinking, self-surveillance, and the moment you finally stop apologizing for taking up space. The song arrives as Priyanka continues to cement her place not just as a boundary-breaking drag artist, but as a fully realized pop performer with something real to say.
“god, i’m messy. my brain never stops, thinking a million things at once, overanalyzing what i should say, how i should act, what everyone else wants,” Priyanka shares. “But in all my journaling and soul-searching, I keep coming back to the same messy truth: life is long, weird, and full of made-up rules. This song is that moment when you finally stop holding back, stop apologizing, and just let yourself be messy. Some people won’t get it. Some will try to fix it. But eventually? Your mess becomes your magic.”
Musically, “god i’m messy” leans into Priyanka’s pop instincts while letting her personality lead: playful, sharp, and emotionally unfiltered. It’s a song about choosing self-acceptance over self-editing.
The release of “god, i’m messy” comes following the success of Priyanka’s debut album Devastatia (2024) and last year’s surprise release of Devastatia (Deluxe). It opens the door to her next chapter, one fuelled by sharper pop instincts, deeper emotional honesty and a clear message that perfection is overrated. This is Priyanka fully in her power: messy, magnetic and ready to redefine pop on her own terms.
Since winning the inaugural season of Canada’s Drag Race in 2020, Priyanka has transformed from a Toronto breakout to an undeniable international pop force. Her music has amassed over 30 million streams, fuelled sold-out tours across North America and Europe and built a devoted global fanbase drawn to her high-energy performances and sharp, confessional pop-driven songwriting. Apple Music named her an Up Next Artist, while Spotify crowned her a GLOW artist, cementing her place as one of pop’s most exciting boundary-pushing voices.
Critics have consistently highlighted Priyanka’s rare crossover appeal. Paper Magazine has called her “set to propel into international stardom,” while ELLE Canada noted, “It’s clear from Priyanka’s résumé that she is destined for greatness.” Bustle declared she’s firmly in her “Pop Girl Era,” and Rolling Stone praised her live performances as delivering “the kind of liberation that all people, wherever they live, should have access to.”