Don't Go Outside
Poppy Lyrics

The lyrics to Poppy's song "Don't Go Outside" appear to be a commentary about the modern world and society's dependence on technology and media. The chorus of the song repeats the message "now is not the time to go outside," urging listeners to isolate themselves from the outside world and focus on the media's portrayal of the world. The verse following the chorus appears to poke fun at the self-absorption and complacency of modern society, with lines such as "shut your mouth, give up and fall in line" and "everyone is bland and blind."

The second verse takes a darker turn, referencing the strange and unexplainable events such as amphibians falling from the sky and encouraging listeners to continue hiding away from the world. The repeated phrase "everything will be okay" could be interpreted as sarcastic, as the tone of the song grows increasingly ominous.

The song's bridge offers a moment of respite from the rest of the track, with Poppy encouraging listeners to "be anyone you want to be" once everything has burned down. This could be seen as a message of hope, with Poppy suggesting that a new, better world could emerge from the ashes of the old one. However, it could also be interpreted as a commentary on the fleeting nature of society and the idea that, in the end, we are all just dust.