Oliver Anthony Unleashes Raw Emotion in New Track "Scornful Woman"

Oliver Anthony, one of those artists who became known in 2023 with the viral anthem Rich Men North of Richmond, treats us to another very powerful and personal single, containing the forceful energy of his voice: Scornful Woman, an emotionally charged testimony to his struggles with divorce, laden with tension, heartbreak, and financial woes. This track is a different kind of song for Anthony as it touches upon the private world realm he had shielded from the limelight before. Yet, something in the words or the tone indicates that Anthony just could not keep holding inside that enormous amount of frustration and sorrow. However, the fans, willing to soak in such honesty embedded in every word, are making this track yet another very living moment in his lifetime songs.

A Bitter Breakup Drives a Bold Musical Statement

In "Scornful Woman," Anthony expresses grief from what would normally be a lost love but describes it in terms of the divorce complications. He cries out in anguish, "The court says 50/50, but the math doesn’t seem right with a scornful woman," thus suggesting that this is a legal battle he sees as unfair. He does not want fame or fortune, however, and says he would willingly trade them all for some relief from the suffering in his soul. Most importantly, the song speaks about a man standing at a crossroads of stardom and the price it was exacted upon him. The fiddle-laden tune carried his pain-liberating, yet brave. Despite the sorrow, Anthony's songs have some folk sentimentality since he never lets go of relatable material.

Joe Rogan Provides Personal Insight on Anthony's Struggles

The song's background became even more talked about when Joe Rogan shared his perspective after interviewing Anthony in 2024. Rogan expressed that Anthony was overwhelmed with the sudden fame and fortune gained through his meteoric success. On the other hand, his private life was disintegrating. Rogan remembers Anthony seeking his guidance immediately after his emergence into stardom and popularity when he was, just months before, still selling farm equipment. Irrespective of his fame, Anthony's struggles were very human: lost in piling legal demands and emotional weight that he channeled through his songs. Rogan warned him not to sign contracts too fast, as the hurry for success can clash against the pathway to personal peace.