Doja Cat altered the lyrics of her hit song "Paint the Town Red" to "paint the town blue" during a concert in Dallas, Texas, on Wednesday, celebrating the Democratic victories in the midterm elections. The change occurred at the American Airlines Center during her Tour Ma Vie stop.
Before performing the song, Doja Cat told the crowd, "We're going to replace it with blue," which was met with cheers. The original lyrics state, "I let all that get to my head / I don't care, I paint the town red." The modified version became "I let all that get to my head / I don't care, I paint the town blue."
The lyric change followed significant Democratic gains in Texas and other states, which some are calling a "blue wave" or "Bluenami." Notably, James Talarico defeated incumbent Republican Ken Paxton in Texas, marking the first time a Democrat has been elected to the state's Senate delegation in 38 years. This victory, along with others across the country, signaled a shift in traditionally Republican strongholds.
"Paint the Town Red" reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 and the UK Singles Chart, becoming the first solo female rap song to achieve the top spot. The midterm elections resulted in Democrats securing control of the House of Representatives and the Senate, a development that analysts suggest could significantly impact President Donald Trump's remaining term and future political ambitions. Exit polls indicated that voters were disillusioned with the cost of living, contributing to the election outcomes.