Hayley Williams has always been bold when it comes to pushing pop-punk and alt-rock into unexpected territory, and her new song “Discovery Channel” is no exception. Featured on her latest solo album Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party, the track has quickly captured fans’ attention, as its chorus samples one of the most iconic (and cheeky) hits of the late 1990s: “The Bad Touch” by Bloodhound Gang.
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Released in 1999 as part of the band’s album Hooray for Boobies, “The Bad Touch” became a global sensation thanks to its unforgettable chorus: “You and me, baby, ain’t nothing but mammals, so let’s do it like they do on the Discovery Channel.” Williams cleverly revives the line, weaving it into her own new chorus. For listeners who grew up with the original, the callback is instantly recognizable as one of the quirkiest moments in late-’90s pop culture.
The song sits at the heart of Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party, Williams’ first full-length solo record in four years and her first release since departing Atlantic Records. The album, packed with 18 tracks, explores grief, reinvention, and self-discovery with a mix of raw vulnerability and unexpected humor.
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