Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · July 28, 2025 · Entertainment

Country Star's Controversial Ode to '1965': Outrage Sparks Online

Jessie Murph performed her latest track 1965 on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon last night, which includes the line 'I think I'd give up a few rights if you would just love me like it’s 1965'

GET READY FOR THE MOST CONTROVERSIAL SONG OF THE YEAR: JESSIE MURPH'S "1965" WILL LEAVE YOU SPEECHLESS!

The music world is abuzz with Jessie Murph's latest release, "1965", a song that has sparked outrage among fans and critics alike. The 20-year-old country star performed the tune on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, but her provocative lyrics have left many people scratching their heads.

Jessie belted out lines like, "I would give up a few rights if you would just love me like it's 1965" - which has been met with widespread criticism. Fans are calling out the song for its outdated and even problematic views on gender roles and relationships.

Donning a Priscilla Presley beehive and a baby pink mini dress with patterned tights, Murph danced on a stage with a retro sofa in what appears to be a recreation of the 'tradwife' lifestyle, charming husband on hand

But Jessie insists that the entire song is satire, saying, "Are y'all stupid?" in a TikTok video. However, many are not buying it, pointing to the lyrics' nostalgic tone and the overall retro aesthetic of the music video.

The controversy has sparked heated debates online, with some calling out Jessie for romanticizing a time period when women had limited rights and were often subjected to patriarchal norms.

"I don't care if this is meant to be ironic or satirical or whatever, I absolutely hate it," wrote one commenter on social media. "In 1965, it was legal for men to rape their wives. I think id give up a few rights if you would just love me like it's 1965 SORRY?????"

Murph, who received similar backlash for the music video to 1965, resorted to taking to TikTok to confirm 'the entire song is satire. Are y’all stupid?' (pictured 21 July 2025)

The song has also drawn parallels to the #Tradwife movement, which celebrates traditional gender roles and domesticity. But many are calling out Jessie for perpetuating harmful stereotypes and reinforcing toxic masculinity.

As the controversy continues to swirl around Jessie, it remains to be seen how this will impact her career. Will she continue to court controversy with her music, or will she take a step back and re-evaluate her message?

For now, fans are divided on what to make of "1965". Some are calling for a boycott, while others are defending Jessie's right to express herself creatively.

But one thing is certain - this song has sparked a national conversation about gender roles, relationships, and the role of women in society. And as the music world continues to evolve, we can only imagine what other controversies will arise in the coming months.

STAY TUNED FOR MORE ON THIS CONTROVERSIAL SONG AND THE DEBATE THAT'S SPARKING!

Jessie's lyrics attracted fury online, with many believing the remark was tasteless and made light of a period of horrific misogyny for women

Earlier this year, Jessie turned up at the ACM Awards 2025 in Texas with a baby piglet in her arms