So Many People
Anna Francolini Lyrics
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Going to hell
In an episode of SNL
Watch it on the TV
You ugly girl
You can not sing
Can't even lip sync
Apparently money
Never wanna forget
In a couple of days
It doesn't matter
What they say in the press
I guess I'm not the only one
Feeling the itch
'Cause they're given away the billboard award
To some phony little
So what would you know
About how your song goes
Just let that table roll
So many faces
Of so many people
Are covered in stupid
And all they wanna do is get in
I know that your parents
Are brother and sister
It's idiot season
So let the Hunting begin'
Let the hunting begin
Let the hunting begin
Let the hunting begin
Since practice wasn't on the list
Clearly talent doesn't exist
Maybe joking of buying you
A set of bigger tits
Apologize to the world
And admit that you were wrong
Who's dick you'd have to suck to
Get the number one song
So what would you know
About how your song goes
Just let that table roll
So many faces
Of so many people
Are covered in stupid
And all they wanna do is get in
I know that your parents
Are brother and sister
It's idiot season
So let the Hunting begin'
Let the hunting begin
Let the hunting begin
Let the hunting begin
Well
Who's this little girl
Who's got my elbow in her mouth
To keep herself from coming out
Said you're daddy's little girl
Nobody knows
What we all know
So many faces
Of so many people
Are covered in stupid
And all they wanna do is get in
I know that your parents
Are brother and sister
It's idiot season
So let the hunting begin
I know that your parents
Are brother and sister
It's idiot season
So let the hunting begin
So many faces
Of so many people
Are covered in stupid
And all they wanna do is get in
I know that your parents
Are brother and sister
It's idiot season
So let the hunting begin
The song "So Many People" by Anna Francolini is a commentary on the music industry and society as a whole. The lyrics depict a world where talent and creativity are undervalued while superficiality and image are prioritized. The opening lines of the song "Everything under the sun/Going to hell" suggest that even though the world has endless possibilities, it is heading towards destruction. The reference to an episode of SNL on television implies that audiences are more interested in superficial entertainment than substance.
The lyrics "You ugly girl/You can not sing/Cant even lip sync" criticize the trend of using auto-tune, lip-syncing, and other technological enhancements to mask the lack of real talent. The line "Apparently money can even buy you dignity" implies that people are willing to compromise their values for fame and fortune. The song also criticizes how the music industry objectifies women and reduces them to their physical appearance. The lyrics "Maybe joking of buying you/A set of bigger tits" highlight the misogynistic attitudes prevalent in the industry.
The chorus of the song reflects the frustration of the singer towards the culture of superficiality and idiocy. The line "So many faces of so many people/Are covered in stupid" suggests that people are more concerned with fitting in than standing out or being unique. The repeated refrain "Let the hunting begin" implies that society hunts for those who are different or who do not fit in with the status quo.
Line by Line Meaning
Everything under the sun
A wide range of things are happening in the world
Going to hell
The world is in chaos and headed towards destruction
In an episode of SNL
The chaos and destruction are being perpetuated and normalized by popular media
Watch it on the TV
The normalization of destruction and chaos is happening right in front of us
You ugly girl
Insulting someone for their appearance
You cannot sing
Insulting someone for their lack of talent
Can't even lip sync
Insulting someone for their lack of skill in pretending to sing
Apparently money
Money seems to be the only thing that matters in the music industry
Can even buy you dignity
Even if you are successful, you might still be looked down upon by others
Never wanna forget
Trying to remember something important
In a couple of days
The important thing might be forgotten soon
It doesn't matter
The media will continue on regardless of what happens
What they say in the press
The press can be untrustworthy and biased
I guess I'm not the only one
Others might also feel the same way about the state of the world
Feeling the itch
Feeling the desire to do something about the state of the world
'Cause they're giving away the billboard award
The music industry is rewarding superficial talent instead of genuine skill
To some phony little
The industry is rewarding those who are not deserving of the recognition
So what would you know
Questioning someone's knowledge or abilities
About how your song goes
Questioning someone's understanding of their own work
Just let that table roll
Moving on from the situation and not dwelling on it
So many faces
Referring to the vast number of people in the world
Of so many people
Emphasizing the diversity of individuals
Are covered in stupid
Many people act foolishly or ignorantly
And all they wanna do is get in
People want to be a part of popular culture, even if it's meaningless
I know that your parents
Insulting someone's lineage
Are brother and sister
Accusing someone of incestuous relations
It's idiot season
The world is currently filled with foolishness and ignorance
So let the Hunting begin
Going after those who act foolishly or contribute to the problems in the world
Since practice wasn't on the list
Critiquing someone's lack of effort or preparation
Clearly talent doesn't exist
Implying that someone is untalented
Maybe joking of buying you
Mocking someone by suggesting a ridiculous solution to their perceived problem
A set of bigger tits
Suggesting that someone's physical appearance is their only value
Apologize to the world
Admitting to being wrong or foolish
And admit that you were wrong
Taking responsibility for one's own mistakes
Who's dick you'd have to suck to
Questioning the morality of those in power
Get the number one song
Implying that the music industry prioritizes superficial success over true talent
Well
Introducing a new thought or idea
Who's this little girl
Asking about someone's identity
Who's got my elbow in her mouth
Describing a painful or uncomfortable situation
To keep herself from coming out
Imagining a bizarre explanation for the situation
Said you're daddy's little girl
Mocking someone for their familial relationships
Nobody knows
Emphasizing the secrecy or mystery of a situation
What we all know
Hinting at some sort of insider knowledge or gossip
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: STEPHEN SONDHEIM
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