90210
Makeshift3 Lyrics


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Kelly has the coolest hair
Steve wears designer underwear
Donna is on her daddy's show
Valeria has a pig pug nose
They're OK in a plastic way
Being something that they're not
They go to school and act so cool
But I guess that's how it is on 90210
And they laugh at me
And they think that they can see
The way to get to cool
But that's just fine with me
David's life is all messed up
Brandon wears so much make up
Brenda's got to be ready at eight
Because Dylan's going to take her on a date
So many want to be what they think is non-conformity




But if that's what they all are
What makes it a brand new start?

Overall Meaning

In Makeshift3's song "90210," the lyrics describe a group of young people who attend the fictional West Beverly High School, where the television show "Beverly Hills 90210" takes place. The lyrics sarcastically reference the stereotypical characters portrayed on the show, such as Kelly's cool hair, Steve's designer underwear, Donna's privileged lifestyle on her father's TV show, and Valerie's physical appearance. The singer highlights the artificiality of these characters and their desire to fit in and be cool.


The singer contrasts themselves with the 90210 characters, stating that they are different from the plastic, superficial social norms of high school. Despite being laughed at and looked down upon by the 90210 crowd, the singer is content with being their authentic self. The song suggests that conformity and the desire to be accepted isn't true self-expression, but a façade that doesn't bring true happiness.


Line by Line Meaning

Kelly has the coolest hair
Kelly is admired for her trendy hairstyle.


Steve wears designer underwear
Steve has expensive taste even in his underwear.


Donna is on her daddy's show
Donna is featured on her father's television program.


Valeria has a pig pug nose
Valeria's nose is unattractive and resembles a pig's nose.


They're OK in a plastic way
They are superficial and only seem to care about appearances.


Being something that they're not
They are pretending to be someone else to fit in.


They go to school and act so cool
They attend school and try to appear fashionable and popular.


But I guess that's how it is on 90210
This is the norm in the Beverly Hills environment depicted in the TV show 90210.


And they laugh at me
They mock and ridicule me.


And they think that they can see
They believe they possess superior insight into how to be cool.


The way to get to cool
The path to becoming popular.


But that's just fine with me
I am not concerned with their opinions.


David's life is all messed up
David is experiencing serious problems in his life.


Brandon wears so much make up
Brandon uses excessive cosmetic products.


Brenda's got to be ready at eight
Brenda must prepare herself by a specific time.


Because Dylan's going to take her on a date
Because Brenda is going out with Dylan.


So many want to be what they think is non-conformity
Many strive to appear unique and different, but only in a way that is socially acceptable.


But if that's what they all are
However, if all these people are trying to be non-conformist, they are actually conforming to this new 'norm'.


What makes it a brand new start?
What sets them apart and makes it a truly revolutionary movement?




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