50mething – “Drag me by the hair”

50mething’s single “Drag me by the hair” takes aim at the loss of bodily autonomy brought by the reversal of Roe v. Wade. From the opening line, you know this isn’t just another protest track; it’s a visceral response to watching rights erode. The artist, an ex‑dancer and former garden builder now in their late fifties, says addressing social and political issues in music is satisfying. After being diagnosed with cancer in 2024, they released “Slowly through the night” as a personal testament and now plan to share more of their seventy‑song catalogue.

“Drag me by the hair” uses raw storytelling to keep these issues in the forefront. The release is part of a batch of songs that will roll out over time, and not everyone will agree with its message, but that’s the point. It was created at home with a hand‑built vocal booth, various instruments and a 24‑track digital recorder. Mixing and mastering were handled online via SoundBetter, with Sefi Carmel and Daniela Rivera offering technical support.

At 58, the artist has experienced marriage, children, divorce, property sales and cancer; that resilience runs beneath every note. The chorus invites listeners to consider how easily rights can be stripped away. “Drag me by the hair” may be divisive, but it sparks the conversations the artist wants. Give it a listen and follow 50mething on social media to keep up as they release more music this year.