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Fans are debating on Doja Cat's next album 'Vie' because of its eye-catching cover art rather than its songs yet. Reactions were divided when she revealed the picture of her in a frayed bridal gown hanging from a yellow parachute that was stuck in a tree. While some questioned whether the image clashes with the album's design, others welcomed it as bold and important.
Doja didn't remain quiet. She vehemently defended the piece, outlining its meaning and declaring that she would not feel ashamed of her creative decisions. On 26th September, 'Vie' is scheduled to arrive.
Symbolism & the Cover's Message
A bright yellow parachute serves as Doja Cat's only source of support as she is entangled in the branches of a tree while dangling in midair in a ripped bridal gown in the new cover art for 'Vie.' She explained the symbolism in her Instagram caption, saying that the yellow parachute represents adventure, happiness, curiosity, and the leap of faith in love.
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The idea that "love develops upward but more significantly down" and the tree's grounding presence, which gives her strength even as she falls, are metaphors for life and wisdom. She also mentioned the suffering and recovery that result from such falls, stating that one does not have to contact the ground in order to gain knowledge.
Fans had previously viewed a close-up of Doja's face encircled by red roses, which was another potential rendition of the artwork.
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Fan Reactions & Doja's Response
Social media was quick to criticize. "This cover doesn't match the look of the album," a fan commented. Perhaps I will come to like it. Some even went so far as to describe the cover as unclear or incongruous with her earlier illustrations.
In response, Doja took to X (formerly twitter): "You can't make me feel bad for a cover that has visceral meaning. The greatest armor is love and integrity. I forgive your harsh criticism but for me I won yet again for following my heart. If I was you I wouldn't." She also reposted the fan comment about the mismatch with a short rebuttal: "It's the perfect cover."
She confirmed her involvement in the choices during an Instagram Live: "I'm the boss…Decisions are made by me. She stated it's not her problem if others don't agree with her vision, even though she agreed that disagreement is natural."
'Vie' is a more pop-driven concept, she added, and she linked its trajectory to her past mainstream achievements. She stated in recent interviews that 'Vie' felt like a return to her roots and a step forward from Scarlet!'s creative evolution.
