If it were by any other nepo-star "A-Lister" would a non-event, a headline to roll your eyes at and move on. But Romy Mars — the daughter of Sofia Coppola and Phoenix's Thomas Mars — imbues the song's ostensibly vain premise with compelling enough friction to make you care. A closer read of the lyrics sources tension in its candy-coated lyrics about loving that "West Coast, scenе-y plastic world," doing lines, and having hollow flings. ⁠ ⁠ This "the glamorous life isn't as what it seems" messaging might be tired by now, but for an 18-year-old with a record of shirking expectations, her self-awareness feels earned — as does whatever point she's making with having her mom direct the video, a decision that was surely a mix of convenience and fourth-wall commentary. Combined with its non-flashy, breezy beat and what can I say, consider me intrigued.⁠ ⁠ Read the rest of our thoughts at the link in bio.⁠ ⁠ 📸 Sofia Coppola⁠ ⁠ #RomyMars