Moriah Rose Pereira (born January 1, … Read Full Bio ↴Now known as the mononymous Poppy.
Moriah Rose Pereira (born January 1, 1995 in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.), known professionally as Poppy, is an American singer, songwriter, actress, model, and YouTube personality. In 2013, Poppy moved to Los Angeles where she rose to prominence while working with director and musician Titanic Sinclair who helped her enhance her YouTube presence by making vlogs and music videos of herself. In 2015, she was signed with Island Records, and in 2016, she released her debut extended play, Bubblebath, as That Poppy.
In late 2016, Poppy became the face of Sanrio's "Hello Sanrio" collection. In the summer of 2017, she signed to Mad Decent, and in October released her first studio album, Poppy.Computer. To promote the album she embarked on her first tour, which consisted of 34 North American cities separated by shows in London and Tokyo.
In 2018, Poppy released her web television series, I'm Poppy, and released her second studio album, Am I a Girl?.
Boasting a pastel-haired innocence, a danceable sound and a hint of underlying angst, Poppy seems to transcend classification. The doe-eyed singer-songwriter is quirky and unconventional, with a style to match. It’s this entirely unique quality that attracted the attention of Island Records, to which she was signed until the ending of 2016. “I’m so excited to do this,” she says of working with the label. “I just want people to have fun with my music and forget about their problems for a few minutes.”
Poppy grew up in Nashville, surrounded by music. Her father was a drummer in a punk band and her brother followed suit, drumming for multiple groups at once. Despite her percussive roots, Poppy had a different passion: “I was a dancer for 11 years,” she remembers. “That was my first love. But when I was in middle school I started to get made fun of a lot and music became my outlet.” To cope, Poppy began writing lyrics in her journal and listening to bands like Jimmy Eat World, No Doubt and Blondie. Finally, when it came time to choose between dancing and music, Poppy “fell in love with singing.”
Her love for music has only grown since then; she now has hundreds of journals full of song ideas and melodies. “For me it starts with lyrics and a concept,” she says of her process. “My songs usually draw on what I’m going through, what my friends are going through – even what characters in a movie are going through. I generally write about things that are going on in my world.”
Poppy’s world is certainly a colorful one, filled with roller-skating, hair dye and the latest documentaries. She loves purple and Pop Rocks and often draws on J-Pop, which is “drastically different from K-Pop,” for inspiration. “On the surface, it looks innocent and cute, but there’s definitely a darker undertone,” she says of the Japanese genre. “That really connects with personality.”
Her music exhibits the same dichotomy. Reggae-inspired beats, punky rock riffs and a candy-sweet pop sensibility infuse each of her tracks, co-existing in a wholly enigmatic manner. Her songs are irresistibly catchy, but cheeky lyrics add a depth and complexity rarely found in traditional pop songs. Lowlife showcases her dynamic vocal talent and offers mischievous lyrics like “you’re the highlight of my lowlife.” It’s both playful and powerful. Everybody Wants To Be Poppy, her self-proclaimed “theme song,” shows a clever sense of humor. “I’m just a princess with a pistol,” she sings, and it definitely rings true.
Adored
That Poppy Lyrics
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If you want the truth, then give it away
I've been thinking over time
Infinity is on my mind
Listen in then give me a sign
I need to know if I'm alone
What is this "life" I keep hearing about?
Does anybody know what I'm talking about?
Can anybody tell me what I should look out for?
I wanna be adored
I want nothing more
Did you finish what you started to say?
If you want the truth you have to behave
So tell me what it was again
That made you think this was pretend
Maybe you can be my new friend
I need to know if I'm alone
What is this "life" I keep hearing about?
Does anybody know what I'm talking about?
Can anybody tell me what I should look out for?
I wanna be adored
I want nothing more
I want nothing more
I want nothing more
I wanna be adored
What is this "life" I keep hearing about?
Does anybody know what I'm talking about?
Can anybody tell me what I should look out for?
I wanna be adored
I want nothing more
I wanna be adored
I want nothing more
I wanna be adored
I want nothing more
In "Adored," That Poppy seems to be questioning the meaning of life and the human desire to be recognized and admired. The song opens with a reference to something left unsaid and the need for truth, perhaps signaling the search for deeper understanding of the self and the world. Throughout the song, Poppy muses on the concept of "life" and what it entails, wondering if anyone truly knows what it means or how to navigate it.
The chorus, with the repetition of the line "I wanna be adored / I want nothing more," speaks to the universal human desire for validation and love. Even as she seeks connection and understanding, however, Poppy also acknowledges the possibility of misunderstandings and deceptions ("That made you think this was pretend").
Line by Line Meaning
There was something that you started to say
You began to speak, but didn't finish your thought
If you want the truth, then give it away
To know the truth, you must first be truthful yourself
I've been thinking over time
I've been contemplating for a while
Infinity is on my mind
I'm pondering the infinite possibilities of life
Listen in then give me a sign
Hear me out and show me your agreement
I need to know if I'm alone
I'm looking for companionship and the assurance that I'm not the only one
What is this "life" I keep hearing about?
I'm questioning the meaning of life and what it truly encompasses
Does anybody know what I'm talking about?
Is anyone else familiar with the concept of life that I'm discussing?
Can anybody tell me what I should look out for?
Can someone provide me with guidance on what I should be wary of and cautious about?
I wanna be adored
I desire to be loved and idolized
I want nothing more
This is the only thing I truly desire
Did you finish what you started to say?
Did you complete your original statement?
If you want the truth you have to behave
To obtain the truth, you must act honestly and with integrity
So tell me what it was again
Repeat what you were saying earlier
That made you think this was pretend
Something you said earlier gave the impression that you weren't being truthful
Maybe you can be my new friend
Perhaps we can become friends and share our thoughts with each other
I wanna be adored
I desire to be loved and idolized
I want nothing more
This is the only thing I truly desire
I want nothing more
This is the only thing I truly desire
I wanna be adored
I desire to be loved and idolized
What is this "life" I keep hearing about?
I'm questioning the meaning of life and what it truly encompasses
Does anybody know what I'm talking about?
Is anyone else familiar with the concept of life that I'm discussing?
Can anybody tell me what I should look out for?
Can someone provide me with guidance on what I should be wary of and cautious about?
I wanna be adored
I desire to be loved and idolized
I want nothing more
This is the only thing I truly desire
I wanna be adored
I desire to be loved and idolized
I want nothing more
This is the only thing I truly desire
I wanna be adored
I desire to be loved and idolized
I want nothing more
This is the only thing I truly desire
Contributed by Charlie T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.