At the beginning of December 25, TikTok star Dixie D’Amelio made an announcement on Instagram: At midnight, she released her newest single “Roommates”, a continuation of her collaboration with Wiz Khalifa earlier this month. D’Amelio followed the fall with an Instagram caption that reveals that the song was co-written by Demi Lovato and details while “some of you will listen to it and complain that this is my third song linked to being sad or depressed”, she wants to share this single because she “struggled to have the courage to open up in the past, but over time I hope to get more comfortable … I love working with music and sharing it, so I will continue to do what I love because I know there are many who can relate. D’Amelio goes on to describe how fame on the Internet and the fact that she is known to the public exacerbated her anxiety and depression:
anxiety and depression have taken over my life this year and to the point that sometimes the only thoughts in my mind are not being here anymore. It is not that I am ungrateful, but it has been so difficult to see how many amazing things are happening in my life when my mind is not in the right place.
in this particular year, the internet and its negative comments played a big role. and not just for me, but for many others. I realize that I shouldn’t read comments and I’m working on it. I’m also working on how to show my true self every day and not waste time trying to look ‘perfect’ for the internet (even though I look moldy lol.)
At 1 pm ET, D’Amelio premiered the video clip “Roommates”, with her singing over the voices in her head and writing words like “ANGRY” and “SAD” on a small notepad. And readers, it’s captivating!