A new satirical song co-written by former noughties pop sensation Holly Valance has been abruptly removed from Apple Music, following its rapid ascent to the number one position on Australia's iTunes song chart. The track, titled Kiss Kiss (XX) My Arse, was created in collaboration with Pauline Hanson, leader of Australia's One Nation party, for Valance's recently released film A Super Progressive Movie.
Explicit Lyrics and Political Commentary Spark Controversy
The song, which dropped on Monday to coincide with Australia Day, features provocative lyrics that directly target contemporary social and political issues. Opening with the line 'You will respect my pronouns', the track quickly delves into contentious themes including gender identity, cancel culture, and what Valance describes as 'woke' ideology.
Specific lyrics reference biological sex characteristics with lines such as 'Not all ladies have ovaries, some have a penis / They say that I'm a he but I'm a she / Cos I gotta V and not a D'. The chorus evolves from 'I'm a real biological woman' to 'I'm a real diabolical lefty' and finally 'I'm a real pathological snowflake', accompanied by the declaration 'I'll intimidate, I'll indoctrinate'.
Additional Political References and Social Commentary
Further verses tackle diverse political topics, mentioning television advertising trends with 'We've got two dads on every TV ad / No-one wants a hetero cos they're contraband' and addressing pronoun usage with 'I don't care what people say, I'll never be a him or them or they'.
The song also references Middle Eastern politics through the line 'Fave song – from the river to the sea', comments on body image with 'Obese with body positivity (you're fat)', and touches on indigenous land rights with 'Welcome to the country but it's not your land (Well who's is it then?) / It's your wife's boyfriend [sic]'.
Swift Removal Following Chart Success
Kiss Kiss (XX) My Arse was deleted from Apple Music on Thursday, just days after outperforming established artists including Olivia Dean and Harry Styles to claim the top spot on Australia's iTunes chart. Users attempting to access the track now encounter an error message stating 'The page you're looking for can't be found'.
Apple Music has not issued any public statement regarding the removal, leaving the specific reasons for the track's deletion unclear. The streaming platform typically maintains content guidelines that prohibit certain types of material, though the exact criteria applied in this case remain unspecified.
Valance's Career Evolution and Political Activism
Holly Valance first gained prominence in 1999 through her role in the Australian television soap opera Neighbours, before transitioning to a music career that produced two albums and a UK number one single with Kiss Kiss in 2002. She later relocated to Los Angeles, appearing in television series including Prison Break and films such as Taken alongside Liam Neeson.
After stepping back from professional engagements in 2013 to focus on family life, Valance has increasingly embraced right-wing political activism in recent years. Her latest project, A Super Progressive Movie, is described by Sky News Australia as following 'four progressives whose rainbow malfunctions, sending them into a world led by 'Prime Minister Hanson''.
Social Media Reactions and Free Speech Debate
Following the song's removal, Valance took to social media platform X to express her views on the situation. She posted a screenshot showing her track at number one with the caption 'whoops', and later commented 'Actual liberals are FOR free speech. Libtards..... not so much'.
In a more extensive post, she criticized what she perceives as double standards in content moderation, writing 'As long as you're keeping people dumbed down and numb you're fine. Do not under any circumstance give right wingers a chance to have an opinion. Theirs don't count. Ya Fascists! -This is more than "a song with hurty words" guys. Wake up.'
Valance also shared retweets highlighting other musical content available on streaming platforms that features themes of violence, drug use, and criminal activity, contrasting this with the removal of her politically-charged track.
Collaborator's Perspective and Film Context
Pauline Hanson revealed on social media that Valance 'instantly said yes' when approached to write a song for the satirical film. The Australian senator added 'A massive shout out to Holly who I know watched the film last night and spat water across the room during one particular scene. Tells me the jokes landed really well.'
The collaboration represents a significant moment in Australian cultural politics, bringing together entertainment and political commentary in a format that has clearly resonated with certain audiences, as evidenced by the track's brief chart success before removal.
The incident raises broader questions about content moderation policies on major streaming platforms, the boundaries of political expression in artistic works, and the evolving relationship between entertainment industries and political activism in the digital age.
