MaeThePirate warns you not to get on her Bad Side with her latest single — showcasing today on Tinnitist.
The orchestral-pop artist’s playfully electrifying new track is a warning to those who wrong her that she will bite back. Embodying bold lyricism and chaotic pop-punk elements, the head-bopping single — and the title track to her upcoming album — is MaeThePirate’s illustration of the difficulties in making friends, both from prior experience and when moving to a new place.
MaeThePirate channels an energetic, rebellious sound and a conversational tone here, diving into themes of revenge sparked by betrayal, whether from broken friendships or being mistreated by others. The track captures the fiery emotions that surface when her patience runs out. With honestly candid lyricism, she sees red when being slandered. Lyrics such as “You don’t wanna get on my bad side / You’ll regret it / ‘Cause I always get revenge” alongside her pulsating sonic landscape encapsulate the premise behind the song.
“Bad Side is about how I have tumultuous friendships,” Mae explains. “I left the city to escape the people in my past, only to find the same patterns coming right back. Sometimes people will not like you for no reason, or they won’t tell you why, and rather than expending all my energy to tailor myself to them, I’m telling them to watch out.
“This song is about how when someone wrongs me, I don’t forget; it becomes my mission to get back at them. I may seem sweet, but the moment you wrong me, or any of my friends, it’s on sight! People get jealous for no reason and it’s a warning and an anthem that if you get on my bad side, you’ll regret it.”
Growing up in New Jersey before making her way to L.A., MaeThePirate was immersed in music from a young age, performing in orchestras and ultimately discovering her passion for the cello. This devotion shaped her artistry, as she seamlessly blends electro-cello with elements from a variety of genres and pairs them with brutally honest lyrics to create her signature edge.
A musician, audio engineer and producer, Mae works at Bell Sound Studios in Los Angeles, contributing to a range of high-profile clients and projects, including Schitt’s Creek, Ozark, Black Mirror and House Of The Dragon. Mae’s creativity doesn’t stop at performance. She is proficient in both audio and programming, having developed her own remixing software and synchronized light shows for her performances. Her shows are immersive, often combining cello, piano, lighting, and theater to deliver a full sensory experience.
Through her music, Mae strives to uplift and connect, transforming life’s darker moments into bright, danceable anthems. Her goal is to build a community that embraces mental health conversations and the challenges of navigating modern life, offering music as a sanctuary of hope, expression and healing.
Check out Bad Side above, hear more from MaeThePirate below, and get on her good side by visiting her website, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.
