words by Paula Zawicka

Rising singer-songwriter Paris Paloma is making waves again with her sharp new single, “Good Boy,” featuring the iconic British actress Emma Thompson. Known for her poetic, feminist lyrics and emotional folk-pop sound, Paris continues to use her music as a weapon against systems of oppression—this time turning her gaze directly toward patriarchy and the men who serve it.

Released alongside a visually striking music video, “Good Boy” is more than just a song. It’s a satirical protest dressed in beautiful melodies and biting words. It dares to ask men a difficult but necessary question: Who are you really serving when you try to be a “good boy” in a broken system?

Paris uses “Good Boy” to offer a new perspective. She invites men to see how patriarchy also harms them, separating them from emotional connection, empathy, and true community. In her own words:
“You won’t be rewarded by those in power for upholding a system that harms you and benefits them.”

This message is amplified by Emma Thompson, who opens the track with a spoken-word passage based on journalist Rebecca Shaw’s viral headline. Thompson’s voice is both calm and commanding, setting the tone for a song that is fierce, clever, and deeply human.

The music video for “Good Boy,” directed by award-winning filmmaker Georgie Cowan-Turner, offers a sharp, satirical look at patriarchal and misogynistic structures in the workplace. British actor Tom Blyth stars as “The Good Boy,” while Paris Paloma plays both herself and a symbolic embodiment of the Patriarchy. The track itself was written as a message to men—reminding them that they often have more in common with everyday women than with the powerful few who uphold capitalist patriarchy. They don’t have to be anyone’s “Good Boy.”

In just over a year, Paris Paloma has become one of the most important new voices in music. Her breakout single “Labour” sparked global conversations about reproductive rights and gendered violence. Used in everything from TikTok trends to activist campaigns, Paris’ music connects deeply with a new generation looking for truth, connection, and resistance.

Her live shows are just as special—described by fans as “magical,” with fairy circles, book swaps, and emotional group moments. To thank her fans, Paris recently released The Space Between Claps, a short film reflecting on her whirlwind year of touring.

As if that wasn’t enough, Paris will join Florence + the Machine as a special guest on their UK & EU arena tour next February, performing at London’s O2 Arena on the 16th and 17th. It’s a major moment for both artists—two powerful women, each with her own unique vision, standing side by side.

With “Good Boy,” Paris Paloma proves once again that she is not afraid to speak the truth, even when it’s uncomfortable.