Elise Trouw’s new single ‘The Perfect Girl’ is a sharp, satirical pop reflection on growing up under the weight of judgment and image. The song recalls a memory from her school days when a “hot or not” list circulated through the halls — a moment that exposed how easily people’s worth can be reduced to appearance. That memory now fuels one of Trouw’s most daring releases, pairing biting commentary with irresistible pop energy.
Serving as the second preview of her upcoming concept album ‘The Diary of Elon Lust,’ out February 13 via Midtopia, the track is sung from the perspective of Elon — a fictional male character who embodies the shallow standards of beauty culture. In the accompanying video, Trouw plays Elon as a smug lecturer teaching how to rate women, blending humor with discomfort. Across bright hooks and smart production, she dismantles the absurdity of objectification while keeping it dangerously catchy. The 14-track ‘The Diary of Elon Lust’ continues this approach, exploring themes of masculinity, manipulation, and modern identity — all through Trouw’s fearless lens as writer, producer, and director.
Tracklist:
- All You Need Is Lust
- The Perfect Girl
- She Was Naked
- (I Like My Women) Shaved
- BJE
- 18
- Gentleman
- A Little Blood
- You’re More Fun When You’re Drunk
- Blue Ball Blues
- If I Was a Girl
- The Butt Is the Face of the Back
- Beta Male
- Because You Are Hot