There is more than one artist with this name, including:
1) Pollyanna i… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name, including:
1) Pollyanna is a pop punk/alternative band from New Jersey.
2) Pollyanna was an Australian alternative rock band.
3) Pollyanna is a French band founded by Isabelle Casier.
4) PollyAnna is a Dutch alt-pop artist Britt Pols.
5) Pollyanna is a singer-songwriter from Orlando, Florida.

1) Pollyanna is a female-fronted band from Old Bridge, New Jersey. They describe their style as "loud, abrasive power punk band with pop structures."

2) Pollyanna was an Australian indie/alternative rock band formed in 1993 as Blue Trike by Matt Handley on lead vocals and lead guitar (ex-Catherine Wheel) and Maryke "Rayke" Stapleton on bass guitar and vocals. The band consisted of, at various times, Matt Handley, Maryke Stapleton, Ace Moley, Andy Strachan, Shaun Lohoar, Glenn Maynard and Serge Luca.
The band was originally from Sydney but relocated to Melbourne in 1997. They were signed to the Mushroom Records indie label Bark Records. Some of their widely known singles include Lemonsuck, Effervesscene, Keep Me Guessing and Brittle Then Broken.
Releases: Longplayer (March 1996), Junior Rock (January 1997), Hello Halo (Oct 1997), Delta City Skies (May 1999), Didn't Feel A Thing (August 2001). Also, various singles and EPs - Fordgreensilverrocket (1994), Junior (1995), Lemonsuck (1995), Piston (1996), Keep Me Guessing (1996), Potomac (1996), Effervescence (1997), Peachy Keen (1997), Brittle Then Broken (1998), Hermit Inertia (1999), Feeding Circle (1999), Rebound Girl (2001).
In 2001 they played a lot of gigs with Bluebottle Kiss.
Subsequently, singer/guitarist, Matt Handley released a solo album, "Won't Get Over You", in 2005.
More here: http://www.amo.org.au/artist.asp?id=1551

3) Pollyanna is a French band founded by Isabelle Casier who delivers melodic tunes through her delicate folk guitar. Her songs are personal, melancholic and dreamy. She is no longer alone on stage, since David Lopaz has joined her to play drums, guitars and various south American instruments they borrowed from Casier’s father. Together they are reminiscent of the grande dames of folk, Suzanne Vega or Shannon Wright for the voice and the songwriting.

4) PollyAnna is a Dutch alt-pop artist Britt Pols.

5) Pollyanna Dorough is a singer-songwriter from Orlando, Florida and sister of Backstreet Boys member Howie D, who co-wrote and executive produced her 2005 album, Wings of Hope.

Good For You
Pollyanna Lyrics

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You give me a pit in my stomach whenever you go out and
Drink with all your friends and I'm sorry for always being like this
I see all the lines are just crossing whenever I think of it
You don't understand why I'm like this well let me just tell you this

I'll give you all that I can give you
Take what you want cause I'm sure
Yeah sure, go ahead and go out

When you know what makes me so down I'll try
I'll try and pretend that I don't care at all
I'll try to cleanse my mind pulsing through the walls
So go and get drunk and have fun and forget about me
I'll wait all night for a sober text when you know, please come home

Don't go now I'll be waiting for you
You know how
To control my heart
I can't act
How you wish I could be somehow good for you, good for you

We go in circles, never making amends
Straying away from, being on the same page
Don't say anymore I've had it you never feel bad about this
The pit in my stomach isn't going away soon
Desperation seeps into my body while I'm trying to ignore it but right now I really need to be mad at you

Don't go now
I'll be waiting for you
You know how
To control my heart
I can't act
How you wish I could be somehow good for you, good for you

I won't be what you want
I won't be what you need
You won't do what I say
No I'm not good for you

Don't go now
I'll be waiting for you
You know how
To control my heart

I can't act
How you wish I could be somehow good for you, good for you

Overall Meaning

In the song "Good for You" by Pollyanna, the lyrics depict a troubled relationship where one person feels a sense of inadequacy and emotional distress due to their partner's behavior. The singer expresses feelings of unease and anxiety whenever their partner goes out drinking with friends, leading to a pit in their stomach. The lyrics convey a sense of frustration and hurt as the partner doesn't seem to understand the impact of their actions on the singer's emotional well-being.

The singer struggles to mask their true feelings of sadness and disappointment, attempting to appear unaffected by their partner's actions. They try to suppress their pain and insecurities, putting on a facade of indifference while secretly hoping for a sign of care or concern from their partner. The lyrics reflect the internal conflict of wanting to appear strong and unaffected while also craving validation and reassurance from the person they care about.

The repeated refrain "Don't go now, I'll be waiting for you" highlights the singer's longing for attention and emotional connection, despite feeling neglected and unappreciated in the relationship. There is a sense of powerlessness and dependence portrayed as the singer acknowledges their inability to fulfill the expectations of their partner or be "good for you" in the way they desire.

The song culminates in a realization that the singer cannot be what their partner wants or needs, and they acknowledge the unhealthy dynamic of the relationship. The final assertion "No I'm not good for you" indicates a moment of self-awareness and acceptance that the relationship may be toxic or unsustainable. Overall, "Good for You" delves into themes of emotional turmoil, unmet expectations, and the complexities of love and relationships.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PETER BECKETT, JOHN CARL PARKER

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