Days of Girlhood

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"Days of Girlhood"
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Single by Dylan Mulvaney
ReleasedMarch 11, 2024 (2024-03-11)
Genre
Length2:58
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s) Nick Monson
Music video
"Days of Girlhood" on YouTube

"Days of Girlhood" is the debut single by American TikTok personality Dylan Mulvaney. The song was produced by Nick Monson and self-released through DistroKid on March 11, 2024. The song reached #1 on the Genius lyrics chart within a week of its release.

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Background and release

Dylan Mulvaney was previously known for her TikTok series "Days of Girlhood," where she detailed her experience with transitioning. Her song of the same name references this series and describes her new life as a girl. It was co-written by Mulvaney, Nick Monson, and Skyler Stonestreet. Mulvaney's song is heavily inspired by popular culture from the 2000s. [1] Later, when speaking about the song, Mulvaney promised to donate any profits to The Trevor Project. [2]

Music video

On March 13, 2024, Dylan Mulvaney released an official music video for "Days of Girlhood." Billboard described the video as having "a strong commitment to pink" with a "Barbiecore" aesthetic. Mulvaney appears alongside fellow transgender influencers such as Gigi Gorgeous Getty and Ve'ondre Mitchell and other celebrities including Loren Gray, Heather Dubrow, Our Lady J, Josie Totah, and Nick Adams. [2]

Reception

The song reached #1 on the Genius lyrics chart within a week of its release. [3] Following the song's release, several conservative commentators (including Robby Starbuck and Liz Wheeler) [4] and social media users criticized the song, arguing that Mulvaney's lyrics about boys, pills, and shopping were indicative of her not understanding girlhood and viewing it through an outdated or reductive lens. Mulvaney responded that her intention was simply to celebrate the girlhood she previously wasn't able to experience. She also stated that her fans should understand that she had no bad intentions. [5] [6] [4] Lady Gaga also defended Mulvaney in a post on Instagram. [4]

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