Sit / Stay
Poppy Lyrics
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Sit and stay, lie on the ground
Do what you've been, what you've been told
Sit, stay, lie down
Sit, stay, lie down
Ooh
Ooh
Godspeed to the radio star
Stop the beat when they take it too far
Don't go blind from the stars in your eyes
Welcome to the new starting line
Welcome to the new starting line
Hide your face, don't talk back
I have you now, so face the fact
Do what you've been, what you've been told
Sit, stay, lie down
Sit, stay, lie down
Ooh
Ooh
Godspeed to the radio star
Stop the beat when they take it too far
Don't go blind from the stars in your eyes
Welcome to the new starting line
Welcome to the new starting line
Welcome to the new starting line
Welcome to the new starting line
(I will not obey you, I will not obey)
(I will not obey you, I will not obey)
In Poppy's song Sit / Stay, the lyrics appear to revolve around the idea of obedience and control. The repeated lines "Sit, stay, lie down" seem to be a command, possibly from a dominant figure or society as a whole, telling the listener to conform and stay in their place. The line "Every time you fall back down, sit and stay, lie on the ground" suggests that the listener has already faced adversity or failure and is being told to remain in a submissive position. The use of animal training commands adds to the idea of the listener being treated like a pet rather than a person.
The chorus of "Godspeed to the radio star, stop the beat when they take it too far" seems to be a warning against excessive fame or influence. The "radio star" could represent anyone in the public eye, and the lyrics suggest that there is a point where that influence can become dangerous. The "stars in your eyes" could be a metaphor for ambition or false promises, warning the listener not to lose themselves in the pursuit of success.
The bridge of "Hide your face, don't talk back, I have you now, so face the fact" portrays a sense of control and dominance. The singer tells the listener to hide and remain silent, and the line "I have you now" suggests that the power dynamic has shifted in favor of the dominant figure. The repetition of "sit, stay, lie down" reinforces this idea of obedience and subservience.
Overall, the lyrics of Sit / Stay seem to convey a message of caution against blindly following authority and conforming to societal expectations, especially when it comes to fame and influence.
Line by Line Meaning
Every time you fall back down
Whenever things get tough and you stumble in life
Sit and stay, lie on the ground
Just keep still and wait it out, take a moment to regroup
Do what you've been, what you've been told
Follow orders, do the standard actions that are expected
Sit, stay, lie down
Again, just stay still and wait patiently
Godspeed to the radio star
Wishing good luck and success to those in the music industry
Stop the beat when they take it too far
Don't push things too far, know when to dial it back to avoid burnout or disaster
Don't go blind from the stars in your eyes
Don't let the pursuit of fame or success cloud your judgment
Welcome to the new starting line
This is a fresh beginning, a new opportunity
Hide your face, don't talk back
Don't protest or speak out, just do as you're told without resistance
I have you now, so face the fact
You're under my control, accept it as reality
(I will not obey you, I will not obey)
A defiant statement against those who try to exert control or authority
(I will not obey you, I will not obey)
Continued defiance and resistance to outside influence
Welcome to the new starting line
Reiterating the idea of a fresh start, a new chapter
Welcome to the new starting line
Again, emphasizing the new beginning
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Moriah Rose Pereira, Titanic Sinclair, Chris Greatti, Zakk Cervini
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@hopesauce3324
Here's what I think some of the lyrics mean:
"Godspeed to the radio star"
In this case, I think the radio star refers to poppy
"Stop the beat when they take it too far"
Titanic took things WAY too far and it needed to stop
"Don't go blind from the stars in your eyes"
I thinks this is poppy's usual message about how we treat celebrities.
"Welcome to the new starting line"
Poppy is restarting her image how she wants to. It's a new beginning.
Please comment and tell me what you think of this song!
@LiveNiceness14
Looks like Poppy is taking social distancing well.
@ninaorozco2115
😄😄
@nilofarrahman6717
Lmao
@Jocap26
HAHAHA
@SimoneVPoise
Sit away from others and stay inside
@johnlewisnoche6278
Niceness_of_Gemini 😂
@EvaDeMetal
YES PLEASE. YES, MORE.
@paparrunop6785
No sabia que escuchavas poppy xd
@miedoloner
Grande eres, Eva de metal
@pookleburry1103
I agree