The project showcases the anxiety that both Willow and Tyler endure on a day to day basis and how they cope with it. “The Anxiety” sonically embodies the meaning of that personal unease, seeking to express the overwhelming feeling of a person on the brink of an attack. Their universal goal for this project is to use their voices to advocate for mental health awareness and help those who specifically suffer from anxiety.
Poolside
THE ANXIETY Lyrics
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But we're on the beach
I don't think they can handle the real
Think they can handle the real poolside
But we're on the beach
I don't think they can handle the real
Handle the real
'Cause they won't understand
I don't need to tell 'em
I don't need to tell 'em
I don't need to tell 'em
'Cause they won't understand
I don't need to tell 'em
I don't need to tell 'em
They say they wanna kick it poolside
But we're on the beach
I don't think they can
Handle the real poolside
But we're on the beach
I don't think they can handle the real
Handle the real, handle the real
They wanna kick it poolside, ay
We been on the PCH i grew up in the TC bay
Nah we ain't on the same page
We're the real in the west side, ay
We're the real in the east side, ay
We're the real in the north side, ay
We're the real in the south side, ay
Poolside, but we're on the beach
I don't think they can handle the real
Handle the real (Because they say they wanna
Keep it poolside) but we're on the beach
I don't think they can handle the real
Handle the real, handle the real
I don't need to tell 'em
'Cause they won't understand
I don't need to tell 'em
I don't need to tell 'em
I don't need to tell 'em
'Cause they won't understand
I don't need to tell 'em
I don't need to tell 'em
They say they wanna kick it
Poolside or the Oceanside
I'll be fine when the earth is fire
If you wanna fly we can take a flight
Ego strikes these are scary times
Me no like these racist whites
If you wanna fight we can fight the fight
I don't even try I just live my life
I don't wanna die but I'll die for my rights
Poolside or the Oceanside
Ima be fine when the earth is ice
I only give love I don't take advice
Got to resist got to fight the fight
Me no like these racist whites
Ego strikes these are scary times
Creepin all up in the night
If they pull up no we ain't gonna hide
They say they wanna kick it poolside
But we're on the beach
I don't think they can
Handle the real poolside
But we're on the beach
I don't think they can handle the real
Handle the real, handle the real
In the song "Poolside" by THE ANXIETY, the artists are discussing their disinterest in mainstream society and its superficial values. The chorus states that people claim to want to "kick it poolside", but the artists are on the beach, implying that they prefer to be somewhere more real and raw than a typical, polished setting. The lines "I don't need to tell 'em / 'Cause they won't understand" suggest that they recognize their alternative lifestyle might not make sense to others. The second verse highlights the artists' pride in their location, being "the real" in all parts of the city. The artists show a willingness to fight for their beliefs, particularly in regards to racism, and the line "I'll die for my rights" highlights this bravery.
The song is a commentary on American society, particularly the pressure to conform to certain standards and values. It suggests that many people are not interested in finding a deeper, more authentic experience, and are content with surface-level interactions. The lyrics are a call to reject this way of approaching the world and instead seek out real connections and experiences, even if others might not understand.
Line by Line Meaning
They say they wanna kick it poolside
People want to hang out lazily around the pool.
But we're on the beach
But we prefer being on the beach and enjoying our time there.
I don't think they can handle the real
I doubt if they can handle the true and real beach experience.
Think they can handle the real poolside
They presume they can handle the pool experience.
Handle the real
Manage to cope with the high, fast-paced life of living and enjoying.
I don't need to tell 'em
I don't feel the need to teach them or warn them because it may fall on deaf ears.
'Cause they won't understand
Because I assume they won't comprehend or find it challenging to comprehend.
They wanna kick it poolside, ay
People prefer being near the pool.
We're the real in the west side, ay
We like to enjoy life in our own ways in the western world.
We're the real in the east side, ay
We like to enjoy life in our own ways in the eastern world.
We're the real in the north side, ay
We like to enjoy life in our own ways in the northern world.
We're the real in the south side, ay
We like to enjoy life in our own ways in the southern world.
I don't need to tell 'em
I don't feel the need to teach them or warn them because it may fall on deaf ears.
They say they wanna kick it poolside
People want to hang out lazily around the pool.
Handle the real (Because they say they wanna
Keep it poolside) but we're on the beach
It's easy to handle the poolside experience, but it's hard to beat that on the beach.
They wanna kick it
Poolside or the Oceanside
People want to hang out lazily at different beach spots.
Ima be fine when the earth is ice
I will be okay when the earth is the least hospitable environment.
I only give love I don't take advice
I give love to everyone without taking any advice from them.
Got to resist got to fight the fight
We need to fight for what's right and resist anything wrong.
Me no like these racist whites
I don't like people who are prejudiced or hate others based on color.
Ego strikes these are scary times
People become more narcissistic during scary times.
Creepin all up in the night
Feeling anxious and unsafe during the night.
If they pull up no we ain't gonna hide
We won't hide or be afraid of anything that comes our way.
I don't think they can
I doubt they can handle it.
Handle the real poolside
Manage and cope with the true poolside life of living and enjoying.
Handle the real
Manage to cope with the real and true life of living and enjoying.
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They say they wanna kick it poolside
But we're on the beach
I don't think they can handle the real
Think they can handle the real poolside
But we're on the beach
I don't think they can handle the real
Handle the real...
I don't need to tell 'em
'Cause they won't understand
I don't need to tell 'em
I don't need to tell 'em
I don't need to tell 'em
'Cause they won't understand
I don't need to tell 'em
I don't need to tell 'em
They say they wanna kick it poolside
But we're on the beach
I don't think they can handle the real poolside
But we're on the beach
I don't think they can handle the real
Handle the real, handle the real
They wanna kick it poolside, ay
We been on the PCH
I grew up in the TC bay
Nah we ain't on the same page
We're the real in the west side, ay
We're the real in the east side, ay
We're the real in the north side, ay
We're the real in the south side, ay
Poolside, but we're on the beach
I don't think they can handle the real
Handle the real...
(Because they say they wanna keep it poolside)
But we're on the beach
I don't think they can handle the real
Handle the real, handle the real
I don't need to tell 'em
'Cause they won't understand
I don't need to tell 'em
I don't need to tell 'em
I don't need to tell 'em
'Cause they won't understand
I don't need to tell 'em
I don't need to tell 'em
They say they wanna kick it
Poolside or the Oceanside
I'll be fine when the earth is fire
If you wanna fly we can take a flight
Ego strikes these are scary times
Me no like these racist whites
If you wanna fight we can fight the fight
I don't even try I just live my life
I don't wanna die but I'll die for my rights
Poolside or the Oceanside
Ima be fine when the earth is ice
I only give love I don't take advice
Got to resist got to fight the fight
Me no like these racist whites
Ego strikes these are scary times
Creepin all up in the night
If they pull up no we ain't gonna hide
They say they wanna kick it poolside
But we're on the beach
I don't think they can handle the real poolside
But we're on the beach
I don't think they can handle the real
Handle the real, handle the real...
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This right here is a VIBE.✨⭐️
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MASSHENDRIX Amen
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