P!nk ’s hit is more than just a catchy disco-pop track; it was designed as an upbeat anthem for finding joy during difficult times. Released on November 4, 2022, as the lead single from her ninth studio album, Trustfall , the song serves as a defiant manifesto against letting life's struggles diminish one's happiness. Key Facts and Inspiration
: P!nk has stated that the song reflects her personal desire to choose happiness, famously saying in interviews that while things can be taken from her, "you can't take my joy".
The official music video for the track is a vibrant, campy production directed by P!nk herself along with the creative duo and RJ Durell .
: The lyrics include a direct nod to another pop icon, with P!nk singing, "I want my life to be a Whitney Houston song," referencing the late singer’s legacy of dance-floor anthems. The Music Video and Visuals
: The track was co-written and produced by legendary hitmakers Max Martin and Shellback , who have collaborated with P!nk on numerous previous hits.