Mia Berrin began Pom Pom Squad when she was eighteen years old. She soon moved to New York City where she performed solo under the name Pom Pom Squad and with an early iteration of the band, with whom she released the EP Hate It Here in 2017.
Berrin later met bassist Mari Alé Figeman and drummer Shelby Keller at club show and reformed the band. Guitar duties fluctuated between Ethan Sass and Alex Mercuri for a period until Mercuri became the permanent fourth member.Pom Pom Squad released their EP Ow in September 2019. The band built critical buzz during this time and were booked for multiple SXSW showcases as well as supporting tour dates with The Front Bottoms and Disq; these dates in 2020 were ultimately cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. During 2020, Pom Pom Squad released a series of covers and the original single "Red with Love."
On March 2, 2021, it was announced that Pom Pom Squad had signed with the Berlin independent label City Slang. With the announcement, the band released the single "Lux." Their first full-length album Death of a Cheerleader was released on June 25, 2021.
In December 2021, the band released a cover of Nada Surf's hit "Popular," featuring their vocalist/guitarist Matthew Caws on backing vocals. The accompanying video replicated Nada Surf's 1996 video shot for shot, with Berrin playing each of the major characters. Pom Pom Squad's video was filmed at the same location as the original video.
Members
Pom Pom Squad is:
Mia Berrin - Vox, GTR (head cheerleader)
Mari Alé Figeman - Bass (witch)
Shelby Keller - Drums (camp counselor)
Alex Mercuri - Lead GTR (token male)
Cherry Blossom
Pom Pom Squad Lyrics
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I know you don't deserve a word of it but
You know I'm always bleeding someone dry
It's hard to forget waking up to your face
On Tuesday mornings when I got to sleep in late
You'd kiss my head before you went to work
And I would take a shower til the water turned
Cold
I'm sorry that I made you carry all that weight
I'm sorry that I yelled at you when I was
Running late
Lately I wake up feeling fucking freaked
'Cause every time I fall asleep I see
You and someone new under the
Cherry blossom tree
We're gonna fall in love again someday
I think it's best you stay the fuck out of my way
I try to fix it until something breaks
I hope you're happy with the choice you made
You're gonna wanna be my friend one day
I think it's best you stay the fuck out of my way
I hold you tighter until someone breaks
I hope you're happy with the choice you made
I hope you're happy with the choice you made
The lyrics to Pom Pom Squad's "Cherry Blossom" are a reflection on a past relationship and the complex emotions that come with navigating the aftermath of a breakup. The singer acknowledges their own flawed behavior in the relationship, admitting to bleeding their partner dry and apologizing for their outbursts. They also express a sense of sadness and regret over the loss of the routine and physical intimacy they shared with their former partner.
The chorus suggests a mix of anger and resignation towards the breakup, with the repeated phrase "I hope you're happy with the choice you made" indicating that the singer is struggling to come to terms with the end of the relationship. The line "every time I fall asleep I see you and someone new under the cherry blossom tree" emphasizes the singer's sense of betrayal and hurt, as they imagine their ex moving on with someone else.
The final stanza of the song offers a glimmer of hope, with the singer declaring that they will "fall in love again someday" and expressing a desire to move on from the past. However, the bitterness and anger of the earlier verses suggests that this process is far from easy or painless.
Overall, "Cherry Blossom" is a raw and honest exploration of the complex emotions that come with the end of a relationship, from regret and longing to anger and bitterness.
Line by Line Meaning
I was never so good at goodbyes
I struggle with saying goodbye to people.
I know you don't deserve a word of it but
I acknowledge that you don't deserve to hear from me, but I need to say this anyway.
You know I'm always bleeding someone dry
I have a pattern of taking too much from people until they have nothing left to give.
It's hard to forget waking up to your face
Remembering how you used to look when I woke up is difficult.
On Tuesday mornings when I got to sleep in late
Tuesdays were special because I could sleep in longer without needing to get up for work.
You'd kiss my head before you went to work
You were always affectionate and thoughtful before leaving for your day.
And I would take a shower til the water turned cold
I would take a long, hot shower after you left and feel the water turn cold before finally getting out.
I'm sorry that I made you carry all that weight
I regret that I burdened you with my problems and baggage.
I'm sorry that I yelled at you when I was running late
I apologize for lashing out at you when I was stressed and running behind schedule.
Lately I wake up feeling fucking freaked
Recently, I wake up feeling very anxious and scared.
'Cause every time I fall asleep I see you and someone new under the cherry blossom tree
I have a recurring dream where I see you with someone new, specifically under a cherry blossom tree.
We're gonna fall in love again someday
I believe that we will eventually reconnect and fall in love again, despite our current situation.
I think it's best you stay the fuck out of my way
However, for the time being, I think it's best for us to have distance and for you to not be involved in my life.
I try to fix it until something breaks
I have a habit of trying to fix my problems, even when it may not be the best course of action, and it often leads to more issues.
You're gonna wanna be my friend one day
I predict that eventually you will want to reconcile and become friends, despite our romantic relationship ending.
I hold you tighter until someone breaks
In past relationships, I have held onto them tightly until it inevitably breaks and causes pain for both parties.
I hope you're happy with the choice you made
I want you to be happy with the decision you made to end things between us, even though it hurts me.
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Mia Berrin
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