Meet The Plastics
Barrett Wilbert Weed Lyrics

Woah, who is at that table over there?
Curiosity about the identity of the group at the table.

Dont look at them, just don't!
Warning to avoid attracting attention of the group.

We call those three the plastics
Name of the group known as the plastics.

Theyre shiny, fake and hard
Description of the superficial characteristics of the plastics.

They play their little mind games
Reference to the manipulative behaviour of the plastics.

All around the schoolyard
Indication that the plastics have an influence on the entire school.

They might insult your clothing
One of the tactics of the plastics to belittle others.

Or make fun of your name
Another tactic of the plastics to demean people.

Like they mocked Jen Morecock
Example of the cruelty of the plastics, who bullied Jen Morecock.

'Till she burst into flames
Metaphor for the tragic outcome of Jen Morecock's bullying.

And Ms. Morecock was a teacher
Further indication of the plastics' disregard for authority.

Regina George is the queen bee she always dresses up
Introduction to the leader of the plastics, Regina George.

She always wins spring fling queen
Regina's popularity and dominance over the school is highlighted.

We're just little drones that work for her and then die
Metaphor for the subservient and disposable roles of the followers of Regina.

My name is Regina George
Regina George introducing herself by name.

And I am a massive deal
Regina's inflated sense of self-importance is emphasized.

Fear me love me
Regina's expectation to be feared and loved is stated.

Stand and stare at me, please
Regina's demand for attention and admiration is expressed.

And these, these are real
Regina's assertion that her advantages over others are genuine.

I've got money and looks
Regina's sources of power and influence are listed.

I am, like, drunk with power
Regina's state of mind and sense of control are likened to that of an intoxicated person.

This whole school
The reach of Regina's power extends throughout the entire school.

Humps my leg
Metaphor for the school's complete submission to Regina's will.

Like a chihuahua
Comparison to the small but tenacious dog breed emphasizes the relentlessness of the school's adoration for Regina.

I'm the prettiest poison you've ever seen
Regina's attractiveness is likened to a harmful substance.

I never weigh more than one-fifteen
Regina's ideal weight and adherence to societal beauty standards are revealed.

I don't care who you are
Regina's lack of concern for others is stated.

I don't care how you feel
Regina's disregard for the emotions of others is emphasized.

That's Gretchen Wieners, she knows everything about everybody
Description of another member of the plastics, Gretchen Wieners.

That's why her hair is so big, it's full of secrets
Connection between Gretchen's hairstyles and her reputation as a gossip and rumour-spreader.

Yes, Regina, no Regina
The subservient attitude of a follower, obeying Regina's commands.

Every waking hour
The constant attention and focus required to remain in Regina's favour.

I spend making sure Regina George can stay in power
The priorities and goals of a follower, tasked with keeping Regina in a position of authority.

If Regina is the sun Then i'm a disco ball
Comparison between Regina's importance and the contributor's role.

'Cause I'm just as bright and fun
The positive aspects of the follower's contributions are highlighted.

If you had alcohol
Condition for revealing personal information provided by another person.

I rip your secrets out
The manipulative and unethical behaviour of the follower is described.

Bring them to my master
The follower's intent to give the secrets to Regina is implied.

Then I watch Regina make your life a big disaster (disaster)
The harm caused by Regina, facilitated by the information provided by the follower, is explained.

But I'm the head worker bees
The follower's role in the hierarchy of the plastics is clarified.

I am seated at her right hand
The follower's position of influence and proximity to the leader is established.

Like a Jewish princess Jesus
Humorous comparison to a cultural stereotype, emphasizing the follower's high status within the group.

That is Karen Smith, she's the dumbest person you will ever meet
Introduction to yet another member of the plastics, Karen Smith, and her characterisation as uneducated.

I once saw her put a D in the word orange
An example of Karen's incompetence and lack of knowledge.

My hair is shiny
Karen's superficial attributes are highlighted.

My teeth are perfect
Further emphasis on Karen's superficial attributes.

My skirt is tiny
Karen's clothing choices and objectification as an attractive object are explained.

It barely covers
The level of exposure Karen's clothes provide is implied.

My perky hiney
A humorous description of Karen's posterior, emphasizing superficial attraction.

I may not be smart
Karen's lack of intelligence is acknowledged.

We never really do this
The rarity of the plastics' invitation to another person to join them is stated.

But how would you like to Have lunch with us this week
The plastics offer the artist an opportunity to join their ranks.

Oh, it's okay, I
The artist's initial response to the plastics' invitation.

No, no need for you to thank us
The plastics seem to expect a sense of gratitude from the singer.

There's no need to even speak
The plastics' expectation for the singer to maintain a subservient and quiet disposition is made clear.

You're new and you don't know things
The plastics use the artist's lack of knowledge and experience to tempt her into joining their group.

You need good friends who can tell you what to think
The plastics' emphasis on the importance of their influence over others.

See you here same time tomorrow
The assumption of the plastics that the artist will accept their invitation again is implied.

On Wednesdays we wear pink
The dress code of the plastics on a particular day is established.

My hair is shiny
Regina's hair is described as shiny yet again. (repetition from earlier)

My teeth are perfect
Regina's teeth are also described as perfect again. (repetition from earlier)

Wear something ncie and grab a tray
A suggestion directed towards the singer on what to wear for lunch and what to do next.

'Cause we don't do this everyday
Another indication that the plastics' invitation to join them is unusual.

Say here's where you belong
The position of the artist among the plastics is suggested.

No, really, say it
The importance placed on the affirmation of the artist is emphasized.

Say here's where (I) you belong!
The confirmation of the singer's place among the plastics is demanded.

Come sit with us tomorrow, it'll be fetch!
A final invitation to the singer to join the plastics, using a popular slang term of the time.