Prom Queen
Catie Turner Lyrics
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There's so much more that your eyes can′t see
Two girls walk into a party
The one that gets noticed isn't me
I'm holdin′ on
But barely, plagued by teenage popularity
It′s a terrible feeling being the ghost on the wall
That's always disappearing
′Cause I wanna be somebody to someone
But it all is starting to blur like a dream
Burn the sash and smash that tiara
No, that's not me
I′ll never be prom queen
I'm a wanderer
I weave my way by dancin′
In hopes that the cool kids will ask me to stay
I'm invisible to bright lights
Just standing on the sidelines
Waiting for a standing ovation
That I know just isn't mine
′Cause I wanna be somebody to someone
But it all is starting to blur like a dream
Burn the sash and smash that tiara
No, that′s not me
I'll never be prom queen
No, that′s not me
I'll never be prom queen
It′s okay, it's okay
I′ll convince myself it's overrated anyway
It's okay, it′s alright
The jealousy in my bones won′t rattle tonight, oh
It's okay, it′s okay
I'll convince myself it′s overrated anyway
It's okay, it′s alright
The jealousy in my bones won't rattle tonight
'Cause I wanna be somebody to someone
But it all is starting to blur like a dream
Burn the sash and smash that tiara
No, that′s not me
I′ll never be prom queen
No, that's not me
I′ll never be prom queen
No, that's not me
I′ll never be prom queen
The lyrics to Catie Turner’s song “Prom Queen” delve into the self-conscious and overwhelming feelings of teenage popularity, or lack thereof. Catie compares herself to an iceberg, suggesting that she feels unseen and underappreciated despite having more to offer than what meets the eye. She admits to feeling like a ghost, disappearing from the walls and blending into the background. The pressure of wanting to be popular and acknowledged at a party is evident as she describes weaving her way through the crowds in hopes of being asked to stay by the “cool kids.”
Despite her efforts, Catie acknowledges that she will never become the Prom Queen, symbolic of the highest status of popularity in high school. She would rather “burn the sash and smash that tiara,” signifying her desire to reject the pressure that comes with striving for that title. Instead, she accepts her place standing on the sidelines and convinces herself that it’s overrated anyways. The chorus reiterates her longing to be seen and heard, but she ultimately accepts that it may never come to fruition.
Overall, the song’s lyrics are relatable to many who have experienced the overwhelming desire to be accepted and acknowledged during the tumultuous phase of adolescence.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm an iceberg
I am a complex person with many hidden layers that people cannot simply see at first glance
There's so much more that your eyes can't see
There are depths to me that can't be understood just by looking
Two girls walk into a party
Two peers walk into an event
The one that gets noticed isn't me
I am often overlooked and ignored
I'm holdin'on, but barely, plagued by teenage popularity
I am struggling to maintain my sense of self amidst the pressure to conform to teenage social norms
It's a terrible feeling being the ghost on the wall that's always disappearing
It's a painful experience to feel invisible and constantly overlooked by others
'Cause I wanna be somebody to someone
Because I want to be recognized and valued by another person
But it all is starting to blur like a dream
But that desire is starting to fade and feel unattainable
Burn the sash and smash that tiara, No, that's not me
Rejecting the expectations and limitations placed on her by society, as she does not fit the typical mold of a prom queen
I'll never be prom queen
She accepts that she will never conform to the typical prom queen stereotype
I'm a wanderer
I am searching for my place and purpose
I weave my way by dancin', in hopes that the cool kids will ask me to stay
She tries to blend in by dancing but deep down she hopes to be accepted by the popular crowd
I'm invisible to bright lights
She feels invisible and ignored by those in the spotlight
Just standing on the sidelines
She feels like an outsider, watching from the fringes
Waiting for a standing ovation that I know just isn't mine
She longs for recognition and validation but knows she is not going to get it from others
It's okay, it's okay
It's alright, she can accept the situation
I'll convince myself it's overrated anyway
She will try to convince herself that the validation and acceptance from others is not as important as she once thought it was
The jealousy in my bones won't rattle tonight, oh
She won't let her envy of others affect her mood tonight
I'll never be prom queen
She repeats that she will never conform to the expectations placed on her by others
Writer(s): Catherine Turner
Contributed by Nolan B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@itisjustme3979
"Two girls walk into a party, the one who gets noticed isn't me."
"I want to be somebody to someone."
"I'm invisible to bright lights."
"It's okay, it's okay. I'll convince myself it's overrated anyway."
Those lyrics hit me so hard. I felt that.
@millieauston2450
I'm an iceberg
There's so much more that your eyes can't see
Two girls walk into a party
The one that gets noticed isn't me
I'm holding on
But barely, plagued by teenage popularity
It's a terrible feeling being the ghost on the wall
That's always disappearing
'Cause I wanna be somebody to someone
But it all is starting to blur like a dream
Burn the sash and smash that tiara
No that's not me
I'll never be prom queen
I'm wandering
I weave my way
But dancing in hopes that the cool kids will ask me to stay
I'm invisible to bright lights
Just standing on the side line waiting for a standing ovation
That I know just isn't mine
'Cause I wanna be somebody to someone
But it all is starting to blur like a dream
Burn the sash and smash that tiara
No that's not me
I'll never be prom queen
No that's not me
I'll never be prom queen
It's okay, it's okay
I'll convince myself it's overrated anyway
It's okay, it's alright
The jealousy in my bones won't rattle it right
Oh, it's okay, it's okay
I'll convince myself it's overrated anyway
It's okay, it's alright
The jealousy in my bones won't rattle it right
'Cause I wanna be somebody to someone
But it all is starting to blur like a dream
Burn the sash and smash that tiara
No that's not me
I'll never be prom queen
No that's not me
I'll never be prom queen
No that's not me
I'll never be prom queen
@Sydney-gy3fw
“It’s okay, it’s okay, I’ll convince myself it’s overrated anyway” that shit hit me too hard
@erinhemby1450
Sydney Dana that’s what I was gonna comment
@LauraMcMeekin87
The song really hit me too made me cry first time I heard it.
@midnightsoup333
Facts
@spiritninja5757
Yeah I had to turn the song off once cause of that line cause it was just too real
@teendoll
Sydney Dana lol
@Xeven11
Catie Turner: No that's not me I'll never be prom queen...
Shane: hold my diet coke
@daniellebernardone9090
He drinks rootbeer
@richa9547
@@daniellebernardone9090 he likes it more but he also drinks diet coke lol
@Oglulubell
Richa Ch and Diet Coke made the joke better 😊