Now known as the mononymous Poppy.
Moriah Rose Pereira (born January 1, … Read Full Bio ↴Now known as the mononymous Poppy.
Moriah Rose Pereira (born January 1, 1995 in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.), known professionally as Poppy, is an American singer, songwriter, actress, model, and YouTube personality. In 2013, Poppy moved to Los Angeles where she rose to prominence while working with director and musician Titanic Sinclair who helped her enhance her YouTube presence by making vlogs and music videos of herself. In 2015, she was signed with Island Records, and in 2016, she released her debut extended play, Bubblebath, as That Poppy.

In late 2016, Poppy became the face of Sanrio's "Hello Sanrio" collection. In the summer of 2017, she signed to Mad Decent, and in October released her first studio album, Poppy.Computer. To promote the album she embarked on her first tour, which consisted of 34 North American cities separated by shows in London and Tokyo.

In 2018, Poppy released her web television series, I'm Poppy, and released her second studio album, Am I a Girl?.

Boasting a pastel-haired innocence, a danceable sound and a hint of underlying angst, Poppy seems to transcend classification. The doe-eyed singer-songwriter is quirky and unconventional, with a style to match. It’s this entirely unique quality that attracted the attention of Island Records, to which she was signed until the ending of 2016. “I’m so excited to do this,” she says of working with the label. “I just want people to have fun with my music and forget about their problems for a few minutes.”

Poppy grew up in Nashville, surrounded by music. Her father was a drummer in a punk band and her brother followed suit, drumming for multiple groups at once. Despite her percussive roots, Poppy had a different passion: “I was a dancer for 11 years,” she remembers. “That was my first love. But when I was in middle school I started to get made fun of a lot and music became my outlet.” To cope, Poppy began writing lyrics in her journal and listening to bands like Jimmy Eat World, No Doubt and Blondie. Finally, when it came time to choose between dancing and music, Poppy “fell in love with singing.”

Her love for music has only grown since then; she now has hundreds of journals full of song ideas and melodies. “For me it starts with lyrics and a concept,” she says of her process. “My songs usually draw on what I’m going through, what my friends are going through – even what characters in a movie are going through. I generally write about things that are going on in my world.”

Poppy’s world is certainly a colorful one, filled with roller-skating, hair dye and the latest documentaries. She loves purple and Pop Rocks and often draws on J-Pop, which is “drastically different from K-Pop,” for inspiration. “On the surface, it looks innocent and cute, but there’s definitely a darker undertone,” she says of the Japanese genre. “That really connects with personality.”

Her music exhibits the same dichotomy. Reggae-inspired beats, punky rock riffs and a candy-sweet pop sensibility infuse each of her tracks, co-existing in a wholly enigmatic manner. Her songs are irresistibly catchy, but cheeky lyrics add a depth and complexity rarely found in traditional pop songs. Lowlife showcases her dynamic vocal talent and offers mischievous lyrics like “you’re the highlight of my lowlife.” It’s both playful and powerful. Everybody Wants To Be Poppy, her self-proclaimed “theme song,” shows a clever sense of humor. “I’m just a princess with a pistol,” she sings, and it definitely rings true.

Lowlife
That Poppy Lyrics

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Old suitcase, clean getaway
I'm the one who takes the blame again
New day but the same lines, I
Feel like a victim of the dollar sign

All these years on my own
Fight my fight all alone
'Til you came, don't you know

Don't you know

Baby, you're the highlight of my lowlife
Take a shitty day and make it alright, yeah, alright
Oh, in every circumstance
Yeah, you make the difference
Baby, you're the highlight of my lowlife, lowlife

This bad taste, these headaches
Wake up on the floor again, ah, yeah
My torn dress, this failed test
Soon they will be erased

All these years on my own
Fight my fight all alone
'Til you came, don't you know, don't you know

Baby, you're the highlight of my lowlife
Take a shitty day and make it alright, yeah, alright
Oh, in every circumstance
Yeah, you make the difference
Baby, you're the highlight of my lowlife, lowlife

And I get so lonely
I can't make it on my own
And I need to call ya
"Can you come to my chateau?"
Take me in your arms and
Hold me tight, yeah, pull me close
Whisper in my ear
All I want you to say is

Baby, you're the highlight of my lowlife, (lowlife) hey
Take a shitty day and make it alright, yeah, alright
Oh, in every circumstance
Yeah, you make the difference
Baby, you're the highlight of my lowlife, lowlife
Baby, you're the highlight of my lowlife, hey
Take a shitty day and make it alright, yeah, alright
Oh, in every circumstance

Yeah, you make the difference
Baby, you're the highlight of my lowlife, lowlife

Overall Meaning

The first verse of "Lowlife" by That Poppy describes a situation where the singer is constantly taking the blame for everything that goes wrong, even though it's not their fault. Despite this, they manage to fight their battles alone until they met someone special who was able to turn their life around. The chorus explains that this individual is the highlight of the singer's lowlife. They are able to take a bad situation and make it better, and they make a significant difference in the singer's life. The second verse describes more struggles that the singer has faced, including bad taste, headaches, and waking up on the floor. These struggles will be erased soon, but not before the singer acknowledges that they have been fighting their battles alone until now.

Overall, "Lowlife" is a song about finding someone who can rescue you from the struggles of life. It's about someone who is able to turn a bad day into a good one and provide comfort in tough times. The song speaks to the universal experience of feeling alone and desperate for someone who can make a difference.

Line by Line Meaning

Old suitcase, clean getaway
I am leaving my troubles behind and starting fresh with a simple and empty life.

I'm the one who takes the blame again
I am used to taking responsibility for things that aren't entirely my fault and being the scapegoat.

New day but the same lines, I
Every day feels like a repeat of the previous one with nothing changing.

Feel like a victim of the dollar sign
Money and materialism have trapped and victimized me as I struggle to escape their grasp.

All these years on my own
I have been alone for a long time, dealing with my own issues and problems without any help from others.

Fight my fight all alone
I have always had to struggle and overcome challenges on my own, without anyone to support me.

'Til you came, don't you know
Before you came into my life, I had nobody to turn to or rely on.

Baby, you're the highlight of my lowlife
You are the one shining light in my otherwise bleak and depressing life.

Take a shitty day and make it alright, yeah, alright
When everything seems to be going wrong, you have the power to turn it around and make it better.

Oh, in every circumstance
No matter what situation I am in, you always seem to make things better and more bearable.

Yeah, you make the difference
Your presence and love in my life make all the difference and bring me happiness and hope.

This bad taste, these headaches
I am dealing with the pain and aftermath of a bad experience or situation that is haunting me.

Wake up on the floor again, ah, yeah
I am struggling with addiction or other self-destructive behaviors that lead me to lose control and end up in a bad place.

My torn dress, this failed test
I am dealing with the consequences of a mistake or failure that has left me feeling embarrassed and defeated.

Soon they will be erased
These problems and negative experiences will soon be forgotten and left behind, thanks to your love and support.

And I get so lonely
Despite my best efforts, I still feel lonely and isolated without someone to share my life with.

I can't make it on my own
I have realized that I cannot continue to survive and thrive without someone to lean on and share my burdens with.

And I need to call ya
I need to rely on you and ask for your help and support when I am at my lowest.

"Can you come to my chateau?"
I am inviting you into my private and intimate space, where we can share our love and be vulnerable with each other.

Take me in your arms and
I want you to hold me and show me physical affection to make me feel safe and loved.

Hold me tight, yeah, pull me close
I need you to embrace me tightly and make me feel secure and loved.

Whisper in my ear
I want you to say something sweet and comforting to make me feel loved and appreciated.

All I want you to say is
I don't need grand gestures or declarations of love, just simple words of affirmation and comfort.

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc., Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Moriah Rose Pereira, Nolan Lambroza, Simon Wilcox

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