Solo comeback Megan Thee Stallion releases new single “Cobra” 

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On November 3, Megan Thee Stallion made her solo comeback to the music scene with a new single titled "Cobra."

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This is her first standalone non-soundtrack single since the incident involving Tory Lanez in July 2020.

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The song and its music video feature serpentine imagery with Megan literally "shedding" her skin in the video directed by Douglas Bernardt.

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In the track, Megan raps over a beat with rock guitars, touching on her emotional struggles.

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She mentions battling depression, drinking and suicidal thoughts with lyrics like, "At night, I’m sittin’ in a dark room thinkin’ / Probably why I always end up drinkin’" and "Sh–, I’d probably bleed out some Pinot / When they find me, I’m in Valentino."

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Fans have praised Megan for her vulnerability and honesty in the song's lyrics.

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They appreciate her courage in addressing such personal and emotional subjects through her art.

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Some fans note that "Cobra" is not the first time Megan has delved into vulnerable themes in her music.

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