girli Goes There: ‘Better Undressed’ and the Unapologetic Queer Chaos of Letting Go

If you’ve ever found yourself texting an ex at 2 AM, convinced that closure is just a little more intimacy away, girli’s new single ‘Better Undressed’ might just be the soundtrack to your next “oops, I did it again” moment. The UK alt-pop star’s latest release isn’t just another breakup song—it’s a fearless, unfiltered confession that rips off the emotional bandage and asks what comes after the last kiss, the last undressing, and the first awkward attempt at pretending you were never lovers in the first place .

girli has always been more than a pop provocateur. Her previous album ‘Matriarchy’ cemented her status as a queer cult hero, using her platform to advocate for LGBTQIA+ visibility and challenge societal norms . Now, with ‘Better Undressed,’ she’s turning the lens inward, trading in high-concept production for a sound that’s raw, playful, and heartbreakingly relatable.

Let’s be honest: “no contact” isn’t easy, especially in queer circles where exes often remain part of your chosen family, friendship group, or community. In an exclusive statement, girli nails the universal pain of post-breakup limbo: “Better Undressed is a song for the people who can’t do no contact post breakup. The only thing weirder than getting undressed with someone is getting redressed after. Going from knowing someone intimately to having to pretend you never knew them like that and move on when you still yearn for that connection, is super hard” .

That line—“the only thing weirder than getting undressed with someone is getting redressed after”—is the kind of quotable wisdom that hits especially hard for sapphics, who, as girli wryly points out, “notoriously struggle to completely cut ties with exes” . The song’s chorus, with its sly invitation to “come on over, we could call it closure,” is a wink and a nudge to anyone who’s ever used post-breakup hookups as an excuse to avoid facing their feelings.

The music video for ‘Better Undressed’ is a riot of 2000s visual references—think low-rise jeans, bedroom mirrors, and the kind of DIY glamour that’s as much an aesthetic as it is a mood . It’s self-aware, satirical, and perfectly in tune with the current wave of queer pop that refuses to take itself too seriously.

But beneath the playful veneer is a deep emotional resonance. girli’s brand of vulnerability is unapologetically queer—not just in who she loves, but in how she loves. Her refusal to sanitize the chaos of desire, longing, and heartbreak makes ‘Better Undressed’ feel like a group chat confessional, an anthem for everyone who’s ever had to navigate the blurred lines between friend, lover, and ex within the LGBTQ+ community.

girli’s journey from activist to emotional storyteller reflects a broader shift in queer art and media. Where previous work like ‘Matriarchy’ focused on big-picture social change, ‘Better Undressed’ is all about the small, messy moments that define queer experience. This isn’t a retreat from activism—it’s a recognition that representation isn’t just about visibility, but also about authenticity .

The track is already resonating with fans who see themselves in its messy narrative. As one listener commented on YouTube: “girli always gives us permission to feel, to be awkward, to be real. This is queer heartbreak as it actually happens—not just as it’s written in romcoms” .

In a pop landscape that often demands perfection, girli’s rawness is a breath of fresh air. She’s not afraid to admit that sometimes, moving on isn’t a straight line—it’s a loop, a spiral, a late-night text and an awkward brunch the next morning. For queer listeners, especially those who find themselves negotiating love and loss in tight-knit communities, ‘Better Undressed’ is more than a song—it’s an invitation to embrace the mess, honor the longing, and laugh at the absurdity of it all.

girli’s new era is here, and it’s tailor-made for LGBTQ+ audiences who crave music that feels as complicated and beautiful as their own stories. Whether you’re dancing through heartbreak or just trying to get through the day, ‘Better Undressed’ is proof that the most powerful pop is the kind that sees you, hears you, and refuses to let you pretend you’re fine when you’re clearly not.

So turn it up, text your ex (or don’t), and let girli remind you: some closures are better undressed .