Soft Rock Star
Metric Lyrics

Climb the wall to make the sun rise in time
Despite being too late, the singer tries to change the outcome by making an effort.

But the night had already begun
The situation has already taken a turn for the worse.

Now here I am I am the one
The singer takes up responsibility for their actions and the consequences of it.

So hang high soft star
The artist urges the star to endure and shine bright despite the difficulties.

Don't shine for swine
The artist asks the star not to waste its brilliance on unworthy people.

Not a lot of room to move us
The singer feels restricted and helpless in the current situation.

Where is my guide
The singer seeks direction and guidance in a time of uncertainty.

I tried lookin' up to you girls
The artist looked up to other girls as role models but now doubts their choice.

Please correct me, but didn't you let the work slide
The artist questions their past actions and the actions of others.

Capitalize on a novelty, cheap pink spotlight
The artist criticizes the shallow and fleeting nature of modern fame.

Is it alright
The singer questions the ethics of their actions and decisions.

Choose the highest bidder was my answer
The artist chose money over other priorities.

When they told me I was up for sale
The singer's worth and value was commodified.

School yard junior high style bullies
The singer compares the situation to bullying and competition in school.

Have always tried to buy the better girls
The singer comments on the unequal treatment of girls in society.

But failed, now the check is in the mail
The artist gained success and wealth despite the odds.

Bubble gumbo martini
The artist enjoys a frivolous and carefree lifestyle.

Is nothing like depanneur red wine
The singer compares their current lifestyle to a cheaper and less refined one.

Travel through time
The singer reflects on the past and the journey they have taken.

Who were you after
The artist wonders who they were trying to impress or emulate.

You were mine
The artist is nostalgic for a past relationship.

Choose the brightest future, mind the death
The artist advises to focus on the future and plan for the worst.

And try to buy the better girls
The singer comments on the societal expectation to compete for desirable people or opportunities.

But failed till now
The artist finally succeeded in achieving their goals.