Blurred Lines

About this song

Pharrell Williams wrote most of the song. In March 2015, a Los Angeles jury ruled that it infringed the copyright on Marvin Gaye's 1977 hit "Got to Give It Up", and the original award of $7.3 million was later reduced to $5.3 million. During the trial, Williams acknowledged that the two bass lines sounded alike.

What it's about

The lyrics refer to "blurred lines" between consent and non-consent, a theme that drew heavy criticism for promoting rape culture. Williams denied the song was about sex and said it was about being rejected.

Fun facts

• Samples “Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough by Michael Jackson”.
• Sampled in 17 other songs, like “Blurred Lines by Asher Roth”.
• Covered 7 times, including “Blurred Lines by Glee Cast”.
• Written by Bart Baker, Pharrell Williams, Robin Thicke and T.I..
• Produced by Pharrell Williams.