Suburbia
AUGUST 08 Lyrics

Big house with koi ponds
These houses in suburban neighborhoods are considered more luxurious with small details like koi ponds.

Razor with lights on it
Possibly an allusion to the danger some may experience living with luxuries in suburban areas where danger often hides in plain sight.

Mothers with new perms
Focusing on beauty rituals, and the maintenance of appearances that is particular to suburban culture.

New friends got credit cards
Suburbia is also associated with conspicuous consumption and the availability of credit cards in this context fuels that lifestyle.

Bape stas, Evisu
Brands that have conquered the streetwear industry that are considered a source of envy and status in suburban society.

Drop top two car garages
Another iconic image for the suburban lifestyle with emphasis on material accumulation and status.

Family with both parents
A common perception of suburban life is the nuclear family and households with a normative heterosexual couple raising children. A social tradition that has been promoted by suburban culture for years.

Watching Kardashians
Reality TV culture is a ubiquitous phenomenon in suburban areas, representing entertainment, idle time, and promoted values. Kardashians have gained much popularity and, in this context, they represent a source of inspiration that can unwittingly shape opinions and lifestyles, often without question.

Dinner and boxed wine
Casual dinner parties with cheap wine and friends is one of suburban traditions that associates with middle-class taste and social circumstances.

Small house with pitbull
Housing conditions set forth by the production of suburban sprawl in the outskirts of cities offer less luxury than what is promised. Nevertheless, by owning a pitbull, a sense of protection and social status can be achieved in some areas.

Lights off burn candles
Suburban reality is not always full of light and abundance despite its initial representation. Here, the social implications and the possible effects of economic disparities and instability are highlighted.

Lost house in divorce
Representing the pain and struggles associated with the disintegration of families and marriage that is a relatable story in the context of suburban life.

Mama got new man
A result of the changes in American social and cultural norms, re-marriage has become a common occurrence in suburban life for those who have experienced its flaws and unfulfilled promises.

In trouble with my friends
Teenage rebellion is a part of suburban culture, and some of the biggest problems that arise come from within their social circle.

Skip school detention
The pressure of perfection and success that kids receive from their schools, teachers, and parents often boils over, leading to actions like skipping detention.

Small crime probation
Suburban areas are not immune from crime or criminal activities, and sometimes the punishment is not fitting of the circumstances.

Watching the ceiling
A reference to feeling lost, with an uncertain future and a lack of control over one's life.

Mad Dog head spinning
A reference to Jonestown, a cult that resulted in the mass suicide-killing of over 900 people, which represents a grim reality of the mental state of some in their suburban lives.

In suburbia
Referring to the cultural norms and social landscapes of suburban areas in America.

Every house the same
Suburban development is characterized by housing that is homogenized and lacks character that sets them apart.

Where they are their pain
Suburban areas may be picture-perfect on the outside but may hide deep-seated issues that surface for people living there daily.

Numb like novocaine
Possibly referencing the American opioid epidemic where people numb their pain with drugs that lead to addiction and worse issues.

Poor but not ashamed, ashamed
Socio-economic status is often a topic of discomfort and shame in suburban areas, with a need to maintain appearances and escape the stigmatization associated with poverty.