Backstory:
Untrue Girl is a powerhouse of feminist angst and rebellion, originating from the laid back, but culturally diverse, city of Asheville, North Carolina. The band was formed in 2015 by lead vocalist Haley Jones, a coffee shop barista with a burning desire to make her voice heard, and her high school best friend, Miranda “Mandy” Parker, a self-taught bassist with a love for all things punk. The duo was joined by two more talented women – Sarah Mitchell on drums, and Emily Lawson on lead guitar – to create a unique sound that is a blend of their eclectic influences.
Their band name, Untrue Girl, was suggested by Haley during a late-night brainstorming session. It’s a deliberate play on words, challenging the societal stereotypes of what it means to be a female. The band stands as a symbol of all girls who feel misrepresented, misunderstood, and misjudged by society’s narrow definition of femininity.
Genre:
Untrue Girl is best described as a punk rock band with a feminist edge. They blend aggressive guitar riffs with biting lyrics, crafting anthems that resonate with the modern, empowered woman.
Title:
“Broken Glass and Glitter”
Song Lyrics:
(Verse 1)
[Am] Wearing my rebellion like a [G] vintage dress,
[Em] Unapologetic, I am a [Dm] beautiful mess.
[Am] Tired of being silenced, these [G] words I’ll confess,
[Em] I’m not your untrue girl, I [Dm] choose to transgress.
(Chorus)
[C] Broken glass and glitter, [G] that’s who we are,
[Am] Shattered yet sparkling, like a [Em] shooting star.
[C] We won’t be boxed in, we [G] won’t be marred,
[Am] We are the Untrue Girls, we’ll [Em] leave you scarred.
(Verse 2)
[Am] Red lipstick war paint, [G] laced up boots,
[Em] Marching to the beat of our [Dm] own roots.
[Am] We’re not just pretty faces, we’re [G] astute,
[Em] We are the Untrue Girls, hear our [Dm] resolute.
(Chorus)
[C] Broken glass and glitter, [G] that’s who we are,
[Am] Shattered yet sparkling, like a [Em] shooting star.
[C] We won’t be boxed in, we [G] won’t be marred,
[Am] We are the Untrue Girls, we’ll [Em] leave you scarred.
(Outro)
[C] We’re not just dreamers, we’re [G] doers,
[Am] We’re the creators, we’re the [Em] movers.
[C] We’re the Untrue Girls, [G] breaking barriers,
[Am] We’re the revolutionaries, we’re the [Em] carriers.
Fan Testimonial:
“I’m Amanda, probably the biggest fan of Untrue Girl. I found their music during a tough time in my life. Their empowering lyrics and punk rock energy helped me find my own voice and push through my struggles. They’re more than just a band to me, they’re a symbol of strength, resilience and rebellion against outdated norms. I don’t just listen to them, I feel their music, and it has changed my life.”