Cliché
Coward Lyrics

How you doing?
A common greeting, but also a subtle way of asking someone's well-being.

Fine, how are you?
A common response to the greeting above, but also a polite way of acknowledging the person.

Sarcasm, are you through?
The singer isn't really fine and is showing their disgust towards the usual social niceties.

Thank you, come down
A polite way of asking someone to calm down or take it easy.

We missed you
A greeting usually reserved for people the artist knows or is familiar with, not strangers.

Which poison do you choose?
A metaphorical way of asking someone what they want to drink.

What's a nice girl like...
The beginning of a pick-up line, but the singer doesn't finish it because they are self-aware of its cliché nature.

Oh, nevermind
The artist gives up on the pick-up line because they don't want to be a cliché.

Or liken me to what's your sign
Another pick-up line, this time asking for someone's astrological sign.

Black and white is all so cut and dry
Referring to life's complexities, the artist implies that the world isn't as simple as black and white.

Rock n roll will never die
A common phrase that romanticizes the music genre and implies its staying power.

Chorus: Come on, come on I'm not another cliche
The artist asserts that they don't want to be a cliché like most people they encounter.

Come on, come on I'll never be a cliche
The singer insists once again that they won't let themselves become a cliché.

If I buy you a drink
Another pick-up line, offering to buy someone a drink.

Will you turn it down?
The singer doubts the other person would refuse the offer, given that it's another cliché in dating.

Casual but beat it around
The artist suggests playing it cool but still pursuing romantic interests indirectly.

I wrote her off
The artist dismisses someone they've been interested in, implying that they don't want to be let down.

I'll paint the town
A common expression meaning that the singer intends to have a wild and fun night out.

Chorus: Come on, come on I'm not another cliche
Reiterating that the singer doesn't want to be a cliché.

Come on, come on I'll never be a cliche
Reiterating that the artist won't let themselves become a cliché.

Come on, come on
A repetitive phrase that is partly a call to action and partly a punctuation to the song's mood.

Cliche
The song's title and final word, closing the track with a self-aware nod to its subjects and message.