Initially the solo project of Mark Foster, he later added Fink and Pontius in 2009, forming a full band in the process. Two other musicians, Sean Cimino (guitar, keyboards, vocals) and Isom Innis (keyboards, vocals), tour with the band as additional members.
Discography:
1. Albums:
2011 - Torches
2014 - Supermodel
2017 - Sacred Hearts Club
2. EPs:
2019 - Pick U Up
2020- In The Darkest Of Nights, Let The Birds Sing
3. Singles:
2011 - Pumped Up Kicks
2011 - Call It What You Want
2012 - Don't Stop (Color on the Walls) (Remixes) - EP
2014 - Coming Of Age
2014 - Pseudologia Fantastica
Official website: http://www.fosterthepeople.com/
twitter: @fosterthepeople
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Tabloid Super Junkie
Foster the People Lyrics
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You're passing up, you're injured for ability
Well, I've been waiting for a compromise but I guess it's more the same
We're separated all the things that we want for gain
You remember your name
Well, they were looking right at you, you forget the face
If the future's sipping all space and food through a straw
And the monster's finally flipped on its back
Is this something that you'd ever need?
Well, I'm okay
Are you scared to take what they've taken from you?
Well yeah, I'm afraid
We've sold our names
I'm sick of being accosted by the ghost in the street
Your magazine looking backward thinking junkies are just fodder for the global elite
Do you think you had a choice
When you're eating and sleeping in all the noise?
Let the moneymakers keep the politicians afloat
We're biting everything that we're told
Well, then a smile and a couple of jokes will be enough to convince the good folks
Well, is this something you ever need?
Well, I'm okay
Are you waiting for a minute to fight for what they've taken from you?
Yeah, I'm afraid
We've sold our names
The lyrics of Foster the People's song Tabloid Super Junkie appear to be a critique of capitalist culture and the media that perpetuates it. The first verse references the capitalist "feast" that is "sucking the heat" and seems to suggest that individuals are sacrificing their personal well-being and integrity for the sake of success. The singer laments the lack of compromise and the pursuit of personal gain at the expense of others. The chorus continues this theme, with the question of whether this lifestyle is something anyone would ever need, answered with an ambivalent "I'm okay". The lyrics then shift focus to the media, criticizing the way it portrays junkies as mere "fodder" for the global elite. The singer wonders if anyone really had a choice in the matter, given that the constant barrage of noise from the media makes it difficult to think critically. The final verse implies that those who hold power - the "moneymakers" and "politicians" - are able to manipulate public opinion in their favor, even if it means lying to the "good folks" with just a smile and a couple of jokes. The repetition of "we've sold our names" seems to drive home the point that individuals have become commodified, stripped of their humanity in service of the machine of capitalism and the media that fuels it.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, capitalistic feast has been sucking the heat
The dominant, profit-driven society has been draining the passion and energy from people
You're passing up, you're injured for ability
You're sacrificing your health and well-being in pursuit of success
Well, I've been waiting for a compromise but I guess it's more the same
I've been hoping for a solution that benefits everyone, but it seems like things will remain unchanged
We're separated all the things that we want for gain
We're willing to prioritize personal gain over unity and community
You remember your name
Remember who you are and what you stand for
Well, they were looking right at you, you forget the face
You may be seen and recognized, but still feel anonymous and invisible
If the future's sipping all space and food through a straw
If resources continue to be depleted and consumed at an unsustainable rate
And the monster's finally flipped on its back
The destructive system may eventually collapse upon itself
Well, the static is a worthy test to help you brush aside the rest
The constant noise and distractions can be a valuable challenge to focus on what truly matters
Is this something that you'd ever need?
Do you truly desire this, or are you simply following societal norms?
Well, I'm okay
I'm content with my current state
Are you scared to take what they've taken from you?
Do you fear standing up for yourself and reclaiming what has been lost or stolen?
Well yeah, I'm afraid
Yes, I am afraid
We've sold our names
We've sacrificed our individuality and values for the sake of conformity and success
I'm sick of being accosted by the ghost in the street
I'm tired of feeling haunted and oppressed by societal pressures and expectations
Your magazine looking backward thinking junkies are just fodder for the global elite
Media perpetuates harmful stereotypes and portrays those struggling with addiction as disposable pawns of the wealthy and powerful
Do you think you had a choice
Were you truly given a fair and equal opportunity to succeed and make choices for yourself?
When you're eating and sleeping in all the noise?
When you're surrounded by constant distractions and stimulation, how can you focus on what truly matters?
Let the moneymakers keep the politicians afloat
The wealthy and powerful use their resources to control and manipulate political systems for their own benefit
We're biting everything that we're told
We're blindly accepting and following the words and actions of those in power without question or critical thinking
Well, then a smile and a couple of jokes will be enough to convince the good folks
Charisma and humor can be powerful tools for those seeking to manipulate and control others
Are you waiting for a minute to fight for what they've taken from you?
Are you delaying taking action to reclaim what has been lost or stolen from you?
We've sold our names
We've sacrificed our individuality and values for the sake of conformity and success
Contributed by Cameron E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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[Reversed Intro]
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[Verse 1]
Well, the capitalistic feast has been sucking the heat
You're passing up, you're injured for ability
Well, I've been waiting for a compromise but I guess it's more the same
We're separated all the things that we want for gain
You remember your name
Well, they were looking right at you, you forget the face
If the future's sipping all space and food through a straw
And the monster's finally flipped on its back
Well, the static is a worthy test to help you brush aside the rest
[Chorus]
Is this something that you'd ever need?
Well, I'm okay
Are you scared to take what they've taken from you?
Well, yeah, I'm afraid
We've sold our names
Send in a dollar if you want to contribute to the American Health Association
[Verse 2]
I'm sick of being accosted by the ghost in the street
Your magazine looking backward thinking junkies are just fodder for the global elite
Do you think you had a choice
When you're eating and sleeping in all the noise?
Let the moneymakers keep the politicians afloat
We're biting everything that we're told
Well, then a smile and a couple of jokes will be enough to convince the good folks
[Outro]
Well, is this something that you'd ever need?
Well, I'm okay
Are you waiting for a minute to fight for what they've taken from you?
Yeah, I'm afraid
We've sold our names
[Instrumental]
@Mewzyque
Well capitalistic feast has been sucking the heat
You're passing up, you're injured, for ability
Well I've been waiting for a compromise but guess its more the same
We've separated all the things that we want for gain
You remember your name?
Well they were looking right at you, you forget the face
Well if the future's sipping up all the space and food through a straw
And a mock is finally flipped on its back
Well static is a worthy test to help you brush aside the rest
Is this something that you'd ever need
Well I'm okay
Are you scared to take what they've taken from you
Yeah I am afraid
We're so done in
I'm sick of being accosted by the ghost in the street
Your magazine looking backward thinking junkies are just fodder for the global lead
Do you think you had a choice
When you're eating and sleeping in all the noise?
Let the moneymakers keep the politicians afloat
We're biting everything that we're told
Well, then a smile and a couple of jokes will be enough of to convince the good folks
Well, is this something you ever need?
Well, I'm okay
Are you waiting for a minute to fight for what they've taken from you?
Yeah, I'm afraid
We're so done in
@samuelfreitxs
Well, capitalistic feast has been sucking the heat
You're passing up, you're injured for ability
Well, I've been waiting for a compromise, but I guess it's more the same
We'll separated all the things that we want for gain
You remember your name
Well they were looking right at you, you forget the face
If the future's sipping all space and food through a straw
And the monster's finally flipped on its back
Well, the static is a worthy test to help you brush aside the rest
Is this something that you'd ever need?
Well, I'm okay
Are you scared to take what they've taken from you?
Well yeah, I'm afraid
We've sold our names
I'm sick of being accosted by the ghost in the street
Your magazine looking backward thinking junkies are just fodder for the global elite
Do you think you had a choice
When you're eating and sleeping in all the noise?
Let the moneymakers keep the politicians afloat
We're biting everything that we're told
Well, then a smile and a couple of jokes will be enough to convince the good folks
Well, is this something that you'd ever need?
Well, I'm okay
Are you waiting for a minute to fight for what they've taken from you?
Yeah, I'm afraid
We've sold our names
Tablóide Super Drogado
Bem, a festa capitalista tem sugado a exaltação
Está passando por cima, está prejudicado pela esperteza
Bem, eu estava esperando um compromisso, mas acho que é a mesma coisa
Vamos separar tudo o que queremos ganhar
Você lembra do seu nome
Bem, eles estavam te olhando, você esqueceu a cara
Se a conquista do espaço e a comida por canudo do futuro
E os monstros finalmente se viraram
Bem, a estática é um teste digno para te ajudar a deixar de lado o resto
Isto é algo que você sempre precisou?
Bem, estou legal
Você está com medo de pegar o que eles tiraram de você?
Claro, estou com medo
Vendemos nossos nomes
Estou cansado de ser abordado pelo fantasma na rua
Sua revista procurando pensadores viciados é apenas enchimento para a elite global
Você acha que tem escolha?
Quando está comendo e dormindo com toda esta briga?
Deixe os ricassos manterem os políticos ativos
Estamos mordendo tudo o que dissemos
Bem, então um sorriso e algumas piadas serão suficientes para convencer o povão
Bem, isso é algo que você sempre precisou?
Bem, eu estou legal
Você está esperando um minuto para lutar por aquilo que tiraram de você?
Sim, estou com medo
Vendemos nossos nomes
@nazaretnazaret2022
This song bring me so much nostalgia OMG, I remember when Supermodel came out in 2014, I was 12 and FTP was a huge life changer for me.
@coleswaggins
Same here, i was 17 in 2014 tho. You listen to Sacred Hearts Club?
@isaackondoh1764
FTP in general was a gamechanger in my elementary and early highschool days. Really got me through tough times. Also sacred hearts club slaps
@FernandoLopez-mp5nd
Same, I was 19 years old when this came out, that was a very supportive album for me beacuse I was turning from a teen to an adult and that was a little complicated. Were very good times in 2014, going out with friends to walking outside at night, going to bars and parties in houses, not so much and 6 - 7 people parties but so much fun, fleeting romances, conversations at 3 AM with this song in the background... and precisely this song is my favorite from the album without being on it, probably my favorite from Foster the People. Now listening to Supermodel brings me a lot of nostalgia, I'm already 26, which isn't many years, but life has already changed. I hope my english was good jaja saludos desde Guadalajara, México.
@kiyumimayumi9538
@@isaackondoh1764 ht44
@maria-melek
I was 12 too, that was when I got into indie/alternative music and I'm glad I did.
@STAYCLOSE2ME
I wish this song had more recognition
@niccolovitiello1409
Most underrated song by Foster the People, together with pseudologia fantasica
@PugiTheDogYT
@@niccolovitiello1409 And the unforeseeable fate of mr jones
@fawful56
@@PugiTheDogYTyeah, masterpieces