Heartwere pissed off when they recorded their single Barracuda in 1977.
The record emerged from a period in which false narratives constantly swirled around the band.
Fast forward nearly five decades, and the record hasfound new resonancewith another popular artist:Chappell Roan.
Chappell Roan performs onstage during the Chappell Roan: The Midwest Princess Tour at FirstBank Amphitheater on Oct. 1, 2024, in Franklin, Tennessee.Jason Kempin/Getty Images
She dropped to the floor throughout the song and rocked out with her band during blistering instrumental breaks.
You lying so low in the weeds/I bet you gonna ambush me, she sang.
Youd have me down, down, down, down on my knees/Now wouldnt you, Barracuda?
I want to be present when I perform and give the best shows possible.
Fuck Trump for fucking real, Roan said, putting that particular false narrative to rest.
No, Im not gonna settle for the options that are in front of me.
And youre not gonna make me feel bad for that.
