There is another band with the same name:
2) Splitsville UK are a punk band from Exeter, Devon
The Popular
Splitsville Lyrics
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It's clear we don't know what the hell we want
And yet we want it all the time
Like G., He wanted to go out with her
I guess he shouldn't have introduced me first
'Cuz I was in a state of mind
And I feel the pain of the popular
I freak, I love to do the body rock
Full speed, I'm illin' when I pop and lock
And yet I'm miserable tonight
'Cuz I feel the pain of the popular
I feel your pain
And now I only want to bring you down
Don't blink, just put this one in turnaround
'Cuz I am in a state of mind
And I feel the pain of the popular
I feel your pain
Yeah I feel the pain of the popular
I feel your pain
And I writhe
These lyrics are from Splitsville's song "The Popular". The song reflects on the struggle of wanting to fit in and be popular while feeling isolated and misunderstood. The singer talks about how they and their friends don't know what they want but still want it all the time. The lyrics also talk about how introducing someone to someone else can lead to jealousy and a feeling of being left out. The pre-chorus talks about how the singer loves to dance and feel good but still feels miserable. The chorus repeats that the singer feels the pain of the popular and empathises with others who feel the same way. The bridge then takes an introspective turn and declares that the singer only wants to bring others down, possibly out of a feeling of spite or envy.
The lyrics seem to be describing the internal struggles that many people face in trying to fit in and feeling disconnected from society. The song acknowledges the pressure to conform and be part of the "in-crowd" while also critiquing the way it can make people feel isolated and alone. The bridge seems to suggest that jealousy and resentment can be a result of these feelings, as it can fuel a desire to bring others down and feel superior.
Line by Line Meaning
My peeps, my dearest friends and confidants
Referring to my close circle of trusted friends and confidants
It's clear we don't know what the hell we want
It's apparent that we lack clarity around our objectives
And yet we want it all the time
Despite the lack of clarity, we still have a constant desire for something
Like G., He wanted to go out with her
Similar to the situation with G who desired to go out with someone
I guess he shouldn't have introduced me first
Perhaps G made a mistake by introducing me to the person he liked first
'Cuz I was in a state of mind
Because at the time I was preoccupied with certain thoughts
And I feel the pain of the popular
I understand the discomfort of trying to fit in or live up to societal norms
I freak, I love to do the body rock
I tremendously enjoy doing the body rock dance move
Full speed, I'm illin' when I pop and lock
I go all out, getting into the groove to pop and lock dance moves
And yet I'm miserable tonight
However, at this moment I am feeling quite unhappy
'Cuz I feel the pain of the popular
That's likely because I am feeling the same weight of pressure from trying to conform
And now I only want to bring you down
At this juncture, I simply want to discourage you
Don't blink, just put this one in turnaround
Be alert, turn things around before it's too late
'Cuz I am in a state of mind
Because of the current circumstances, I am thinking in a particular way
And I writhe
I am more than just in pain, I am struggling intensely
Contributed by Avery F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.