2020 was poised to be Future Teens’ breakout year. After releasing their sophomore LP Breakup Season, cosplaying as Carly Rae Jepsen and zeroing on the romantic longing of fans worldwide, the Boston quartet was rising. While such a hard stop was part of every band’s story in 2020, the momentum hadn’t left the group — guitarists/vocalists Amy Hoffman and Daniel Radin, drummer Colby Blauvelt, and bassist Maya Mortman — straying too far from their central heartline. Deliberately Alive, their blustery follow-up EP, is Future Teens at their most explosive and earnest, showcasing a band in between journal volumes.
Fans of the band’s confessional tone will hear it ring throughout, regardless of the messenger. When Hoffman’s lead vocalist, you get “Guest Room,” a strutting emo-pop moment where there’s more than just the first of the month living rent-free in their head. Radin’s turn brings “Play Cool,” a vignette of gig life and the fallouts that can occur during a local opener’s set. Both deliver the classic Future Teens formula: open on a slice of East Coast life, sprinkle in some anxiety and self-facing critique, and let the band surge beneath. Winking one-liners characterize both Radin’s “Separated Anxiety,” which crackles the release to life, and Hoffman’s “Bizarre Affection,” featuring a starburst of an intro that disintegrates into another night alone.
(James Cassar)
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So What
Future Teens Lyrics
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I'm grown up grown up grown up
But I can't be sure of
When the last time was I loved someone
So what so what so what it feels hard enough
To come home and make myself sleep
Eat three square meals, wash my face, brush my teeth
If that means a lot well I don't think it means it means it to me
Have no time to let in someone new
That's not true not true not true
Should find a better excuse
For why I'm scared of what I can't un-lose
I'll make room make room make room so I can tell you
The thoughts that I've been holding in
We'll both pretend you're not sleeping with him
I understand now that the means always end
So let's find out if we're mutually friends
I'm sorry
If you're sorry
The lyrics of Future Teens's song "So What" delve into the complexities of adulthood and the difficulty of finding love and connection. In the first verse, the singer expresses a sense of maturity by living in a house and having their own belongings, but they also acknowledge their uncertainty about the last time they truly loved someone. Despite this confusion, they convey a resilient attitude of "so what," indicating that they are trying to accept the challenges of love.
The chorus reflects the singer's struggle to maintain a routine and find a meaningful connection. They describe the mundane tasks of daily life, such as sleeping, eating, and personal hygiene, juxtaposed with the desire to find a soulmate. However, they express doubts about the importance of a soulmate in their life, suggesting that they may not place as much value on it as society often does.
The second verse explores the singer's resistance to letting someone new into their life. They admit that their excuse for this fear may not be valid and vow to make room for someone. This could be interpreted as a hope that they can open themselves up to love and vulnerability despite their apprehensions. They express a desire to share their inner thoughts and feelings, acknowledging the possibility that their romantic interest might be involved with someone else.
In the closing lines, the singer apologizes if their actions or emotions have caused any pain. This could imply a sense of self-awareness and empathy towards the other person, highlighting their willingness to take responsibility for their own shortcomings and mistakes. Overall, "So What" captures the struggles and uncertainties of adult love while also evoking a sense of resilience and openness to new possibilities.
Line by Line Meaning
Live in a house full of all my stuff
I have my own space and possessions, symbolizing adulthood
I'm grown up grown up grown up
I want to appear mature and responsible
But I can't be sure of
However, I am uncertain
When the last time was I loved someone
When was the last time I truly loved someone
So what so what so what it feels hard enough
But it doesn't bother me much
To come home and make myself sleep
To return home and force myself to sleep
Eat three square meals, wash my face, brush my teeth
Maintain basic self-care routines
And find a soulmate in which I don't believe
And search for a romantic partner, even though I doubt the concept of soulmates
If that means a lot well I don't think it means it means it to me
While many value it, I personally don't think it holds much significance
Have no time to let in someone new
I am too busy to welcome a new person into my life
That's not true not true not true
That statement is untrue, despite what I may say
Should find a better excuse
I should come up with a more valid reason
For why I'm scared of what I can't un-lose
To explain my fear of potential loss
I'll make room make room make room so I can tell you
I will create space for you in my life to share my thoughts
The thoughts that I've been holding in
The thoughts that I have been keeping to myself
We'll both pretend you're not sleeping with him
Both of us will pretend that you are not involved romantically with someone else
I understand now that the means always end
I now realize that the methods used always lead to an outcome
So let's find out if we're mutually friends
Let's determine if we can be friends who feel the same way
I'm sorry
I apologize
If you're sorry
If you also feel remorseful
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Daniel Ross Radin
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@christianskinner6434
These guys are probably my favorite band currently
@JuanCruzFabi
And you're probably their best fan currently
@morepoppunkthanpizza
Heard this for the first time yesterday, and I'm back for seconds!. Dig the vibe guys and gals! Love from South Africa.
@FoiMal123
What a nice song. Something I’d write and listen for days. ❤️ we need more music like this, hell, I need more music like this.
@truth8761
not that it's totally like this... but you must check out Bogues >> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9EEWJ6xZ9k
@philipl5238
this slaps
@jerbear97
shit this is unexpectedly beautiful
@seanmontgomery6653
Great song & music video! That outro is fire.
@morepoppunkthanpizza
That it is!
@charlestonfratboy2066
this Band kicks azz.. so glad I heard of them last week. Keep up the great song writing and arrangements! Happy AF to hear your music