Discover the story of the song > Screwed – Janelle Monáe

This song is about the protagonist feeling frustrated with the way society treats them. They feel like they are living a fake life, influenced by the media and other people's expectations. They want to rebel and have fun even though the world is not in a good place right now. The protagonist also talks about how power and sex are connected, and asks the listeners to question who has power over them. Towards the end of the song, they mention some political issues like unequal pay and fake news. But despite all this, they are tired of being told how to feel and just want to live their own life.