Texas played host to a very in-the-moment political statement when Doja Cat rewrote the lyrics to her hit Paint the Town Red at her Dallas show on November 4, 2026. The singer turned her song blue and appeared to be toasting Democrats’ wins in the recently completed US midterm elections.
The singer kicked off her Tour Ma Vie World Tour appearance at the American Airlines Center. Doja Cat rocked a shimmering blue metallic bikini-inspired costume with long, white mesh gloves as she moved across the stage. Doja strutted on a blue-lit set and was shown on big screens while her fans captured the performance on camera.
Just as the song was ending, Doja changed up the lyrics of the chorus to “I don’t care, I paint the town BLUE!” rather than “red,” and thanks to the blue lights and blue costume she was wearing, it made everything even more election-night-appropriate.
The lyric switch seemed to be inspired by the Democratic Party’s emphatic midterm wins, specifically its historic election gains in Texas. Democrats celebrated their first U.S. Senate win in the state in years, in addition to a sweeping Election Day victory nationally.
Released in 2023, Paint the Town Red emerged as one of Doja Cat’s most significant commercial hits. The song incorporates a sample from Dionne Warwick’s I Will Never Love This Way Again and includes a lively, hypnotic beat paired with lyrics that celebrate carefree nightlife and a bold, unapologetic attitude.
The expression “paint the town red” usually means going out and having an exciting, wild time, so the singer’s change from red to blue offers a playful variation on this well-known phrase.
Internet reacts to Doja Cat changing ‘Paint the Town Red’ lyrics in Texas
Fans loved the unexpected change, with one writing, “She ate this so bad.” Another declared, “That’s why she’s MOTHER.”
Some viewers were already hoping the moment would become an official release. “She needs an official BLUE edition of the song,” one comment read.
Another fan praised the singer’s spontaneous approach, writing, “Turning the lyric blue mid-show is the most doja thing ever shes not subtle about anything and i respect it honestly.”
The timing also stood out to viewers, with one pointing out, “The timing is so insane. She had a show in Texas today after the midterms.” Another summed up their support by calling her “The one rap girl we can rely on.”
Meanwhile, the 2026 midterm elections proved a huge win for the Democrats, who won control of the House and Senate. In Texas, Democrat James Talarico defeated Republican Ken Paxton in the U.S. Senate race, upending the party’s decades-old losing streak in the state.
Democrat Gina Hinojosa also beat incumbent Greg Abbott in the governor’s race, delivering yet another of the major political changes that took place in traditionally red Texas.
