Victoria's Secret (song) explained

Victoria's Secret
Cover:Single cover for 2022 song Victoria's Secret by Jax, June 2022.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Jax
Album:Dear Joe,
Genre:Pop-punk[1]
Length:2:56
Label:Atlantic
Producer:
  • Jesse Siebenberg
  • Mark Nilan
Prev Title:U Love U
Prev Year:2022
Next Title:Cinderella Snapped
Next Year:2023

"Victoria's Secret" is a song by American singer-songwriter Jax. It was written by Jax with Mark Nilan and Dan Henig and produced by Jesse Siebenberg and Nilan. It was released in June 30, 2022 to all streaming platforms, after being previously teased on TikTok and performed at Governors Ball Music Festival earlier that month. The song charted internationally and was included on her debut studio album, Dear Joe, (2024).

Background

On June 8, Jax posted a video to social media in which she played a snippet of a new song she had written for a child she was babysitting:

Jax also further claimed that her intention was not to single out a specific brand, but rather to highlight the overarching conversation that needed to take place about the beauty and fashion industries.[2]

Furthermore, the song coincided with a Hulu television documentary titled Victoria's Secret: Angels and Demons that premiered on July 14, 2022. Jax stated that the timing of the release was simply a "crazy coincidence".[3]

On August 18, 2022, Jax performed the song on Today.[4]

Composition

In it, Jax calls out Victoria's Secret and its former CEO, billionaire Leslie Wexner for profiting off women's insecurities and contributing to their negative body image, singing "I know Victoria's secret/And girl, you wouldn't believe/She's an old man who lives in Ohio/Making money off of girls like me/Cashing in on body issues/Selling skin and bones with big boobs".[5]

Chart performance

For the week ending August 6, 2022, "Victoria's Secret" debuted at number ten on Billboards Bubbling Under Hot 100 before debuting at number 83 on the Hot 100 the following week, later rising to a peak of 35. The song also peaked at number 69 on the Australian ARIA Singles Chart, 46 on the Canadian Hot 100, 25 on the New Zealand Hot Singles chart, 41 on the UK Singles Chart, and 109 on the Global 200.

Reception

The song has been praised by celebrities such as Jamie Otis, Rosie O'Donnell and Howie Mandel. On August 11, 2022, Amy Hauk, CEO of Victoria's Secret, posted a statement to the company's Instagram account, claiming that the song resonated with her and that the company had "no excuses for the past" and that she was "committed to building a community where everyone feels seen and respected".[6] Upon seeing the post, Jax posted a video to TikTok replying that her intention was never to "take down a brand".[7] [8]

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2022–2023)! scope="col"
Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[9] 69
Ireland (IRMA)[10] 63
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[11] 25
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[12] 76

Year-end charts

Chart (2022)! scope="col"
Position
US Adult Top 40 (Billboard)[13] 43
US Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[14] 53
Chart (2023)! scope="col"
Position
US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)[15] 38
US Adult Top 40 (Billboard)[16] 17
US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)[17] 42

Notes and References

  1. Web site: "Victoria's Secret" Singer Jax on How a Babysitting Gig Helped Catapult Her to Chart-Topper. Hanna. Neier. September 15, 2022. POPSUGAR Entertainment UK.
  2. Web site: Roberts . Andrew . 'American Idol' Alum's Victoria's Secret TikTok Song Draws Response From CEO . . August 19, 2022 . August 19, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220819034344/https://popculture.com/music/news/american-idol-alum-victoria-secret-tiktok-song-draws-response-from-ceo/ . live .
  3. Web site: Angermiller . Michele . TikTok Artist Jax Calls Out Victoria's Secret for 'Making Money Off of Girls Like Me' in Hot 100-Charting Single . . August 9, 2022 . August 19, 2022 . August 19, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220819034358/https://variety.com/2022/music/news/jax-victorias-secret-song-tiktok-1235337273/ . live .
  4. Web site: TikTok star Jax performs 'Victoria's Secret' on TODAY . . August 19, 2022 . August 19, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220819045455/https://www.today.com/video/tiktok-star-jax-performs-victoria-s-secret-on-today-146471493643 . live .
  5. Web site: King . Ashley . Jax Draws Millions of TikTok Views While Responding to Victoria's Secret CEO . . August 18, 2022 . August 19, 2022 . August 19, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220819034345/https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2022/08/18/jax-draws-millions-tiktok-views-victorias-secret/ . live .
  6. Web site: Wetzel . Jacalyn . Victoria's Secret responds to viral song that's critical of how it caters to body stereotypes . . August 19, 2022 . August 19, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220819070904/https://www.upworthy.com/victoria-secret-response-song-criticism . live .
  7. Aniftos . Rania . Jax Responds to Victoria's Secret CEO's Letter About Viral Song, Calls on Fans to Share Their Experiences . . August 19, 2022 . August 19, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220819034343/https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/jax-victorias-secret-ceo-letter-response-1235127423/ . live .
  8. Web site: Gunn . Tamantha . Jax Responds After Victoria's Secret CEO Issues Letter Regarding Her Viral Song About the Lingerie Brand . . August 15, 2022 . August 19, 2022 . August 19, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220819034343/https://www.eonline.com/news/1342115/jax-responds-after-victorias-secret-ceo-issues-letter-regarding-her-viral-song-about-the-lingerie-brand . live .
  9. The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 29 August 2022. The ARIA Report. Australian Recording Industry Association. 1695. 4. August 29, 2022.
  10. Web site: IRMA – Irish Charts. Irish Recorded Music Association. August 27, 2022. June 14, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170614003514/http://www.irma.ie/index.cfm?page=irish-charts&chart=Singles. live.
  11. Web site: August 8, 2022 . Hot 40 Singles . August 7, 2022 . The Official NZ Music Charts . August 8, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220808112735/https://nztop40.co.nz/chart/hotsingles?chart=5374 . live .
  12. Web site: Veckolista Singlar, vecka 35. Sverigetopplistan. September 3, 2022. September 2, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220902113507/https://www.sverigetopplistan.se/chart/41?dspy=2022&dspp=35. live.
  13. Adult Pop Airplay Songs – Year-End 2022. Billboard. December 2, 2022. December 1, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221201183929/https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2022/adult-pop-songs/. live.
  14. Digital Song Sales – Year-End 2022. Billboard. December 31, 2022. March 7, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230307161328/https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2022/digital-songs/. live.
  15. Adult Contemporary Songs – Year-End 2023. Billboard. November 22, 2023.
  16. Adult Pop Airplay Songs – Year-End 2023. Billboard. November 22, 2023.
  17. Pop Airplay Songs – Year-End 2023. Billboard. November 22, 2023.

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