Under his own name, he started his career with DIY self-releases on Bandcamp and began building up an audience with his label debut, DSU (2014), released on Orchid Tapes to critical acclaim from various publications. He later signed with Lucky Number, who reissued his earlier releases, Rules and Trick (2012). In 2015, he signed with Domino Recording Company and released his sixth studio album, Beach Music. He followed it in 2017 with Rocket, which received further acclaim and recognition. Giannascoli's eighth studio album, House of Sugar, was released in 2019, and his ninth album, God Save the Animals, was released in 2022.
People
Alex G Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
and marty
cause he holds my money
i wanna be anything on tv
i wanna be famous
do you think they want me
matching socks and ironed shirts
sarah shows me how you want it
i took my favorite pill on monday
it made me go backwards
do you wanna feel good
i made a special drink for myself
and im gonna drink it
all by myself
At first glance, Alex G's "People" seems like a narcissistic and isolated reflection on life. The opening line, "I don't love anyone but myself and Marty / Cause he holds my money," paints a picture of a person who is only concerned with their own self-interest. However, as the song progresses, it becomes apparent that the singer is lonely and ultimately unhappy. The lyrics "I wanna be anything on TV / I wanna be famous / Do you think they want me" reveal a deep desire for validation and attention from others. The line "Sarah shows me how you want it" hints at a relationship that is more transactional than emotional, where the singer is willing to do the household tasks requested by their partner to get by.
The third verse, in particular, is haunting, as the singer describes taking a pill that makes them feel like they are going backwards, asking if the person listening wants to feel good. The final line, "I made a special drink for myself / And I'm gonna drink it / All by myself," is a bleak culmination of the singer's loneliness and isolation.
Overall, "People" is a deeply sad and introspective song about the desire for connection and validation, and the ways in which those desires can turn into a self-destructive cycle of isolating oneself further from others.
Line by Line Meaning
i dont love anyone but myself
I only love myself and Marty, because he controls my money.
and marty
Marty is the exception to my lack of love.
cause he holds my money
I love Marty because he has control over my finances.
i wanna be anything on tv
I desire to be on television in any capacity.
i wanna be famous
My ultimate aspiration is to reach fame.
do you think they want me
I question whether or not the media industry would be interested in me.
ill clean up while your at work
While you're away, I will tidy up.
matching socks and ironed shirts
I'll ensure the socks and shirts are neatly washed and pressed.
sarah shows me how you want it
Sarah demonstrates how to meet your expectations.
i took my favorite pill on monday
On Monday, I consumed my preferred medication.
it made me go backwards
It had an adverse effect on me.
do you wanna feel good
Do you seek pleasure in life?
i made a special drink for myself
I concocted a unique beverage.
and im gonna drink it
I intend on drinking it.
all by myself
I'll consume it in solitary.
Contributed by Camilla W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.