They are saying a little prayer.
A prominent Norwegian activist group is calling for Aretha Franklin’s 1968 hit song “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman” to be removed from Apple Music and Spotify after it claims its lyrics are offensive.
Transcultural Mindfulness Alliance took to Twitter last week condemned the ballad, saying it harmed transgender women.
“Aretha Franklin’s 1968 song ‘Natural Woman’ perpetuates many harmful anti-trans stereotypes,” the organization tweeted. “There is no such thing as a ‘natural’ woman.”
The report said, “The song helped encourage harmful actions against transgender women. TCMA requests that it be removed from Spotify and Apple Music.
However, the group then claimed in a statement to The Post on Monday afternoon that their original post was indeed “satirical”.
The group also updated their Twitter bio to now read “PARODY/SATIRE”.
The Post has reached out to Franklin’s rep, Spotify and Apple Music for comment.
according to biography of the organization on the social media platform, they aim to promote “cultural change to ensure trans inclusiveness.”
Many Twitter users were outraged by the comment about Princess Jean’s work and questioned the legitimacy of the claims.
“So has anyone heard the song and attacked trans people?” one person replied. “What are the things you never had for $400.”
Another wrote: “OMG get a life and don’t try to destroy everything. How sad and pathetic a person’s life must be if this is your first priority. This is a GREAT song! GO GIRL! @ArethaFranklin.”
Another typed: “That’s a great song, I’m listening to it right now because of this record. Thank you!”
Others were so shocked that they thought the statement came from a parody account.
“It’s satire, right?” one user asked.
“It’s obviously a parody. Good guys! “Almost got me,” said another.
The organization later a a follow-up tweet they weren’t really a parody report, but instead said they were trying to “make the culture fairer for transgender people.”
At the time, Franklin’s “Natural Woman” was considered a powerful song and had an inspirational message. He even performed the hit at a 2015 ceremony honoring track writers Jerry Goffin and Carole King at the Kennedy Center in Washington.
Then President Obama attended the performance and was moved to tears.
Franklin died in August 2018 at the age of 76 after a battle with advanced pancreatic cancer.
