Young describes the track as a raw exploration of her life with ADHD —feeling "too messy one day and too clean another". It was a centerpiece of her 2024 album This Wasn't Meant For You Anyway .
Lola Young recently secured the Grammy Award for Best Pop Solo Performance for "Messy" at the 2026 Grammys. This follows her nomination for Best New Artist , marking her official global breakthrough. messy lola youngflac updated
She has expanded her reach through high-profile features, including a notable appearance on Tyler, The Creator's track "Like Him" from his Chromakopia album. Where to Listen & Find Updates Young describes the track as a raw exploration