Homecoming Queen
The Hinder Lyrics
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She's the holy ghost, lost without a trace
And now we're left with the "what-ifs"
It's been five years since she left for LA
She's an angel with a dirty face
And it seems to me she's a casualty of all the pressure
That we put on her, and now we've lost her for good
Was a lot like you and a lot like me
And she never walked on water
Guess no one really saw her
She was so adored by everyone
When it came to looks, she was next to none
But loved partying and having too much fun
Then she hooked up with the wrong someone
And he promised everything under the sun
And it seems to me she's a casualty of all the pressure
That he put on her, and now we've lost her for good
It's such a shame, shame, shame that our homecoming queen
Was a lot like you and a lot like me
And she never walked on water 'cause no one really saw her
A shame, shame, shame that our homecoming queen
Had a lot to prove and so many to please
She's just somebody's daughter, just looking for somebody to love her
Well, I never knew you
Wish I could've saved you
From losers that drained you
Before you got strung out
With so much potential
How could you let us down?
It's such a shame, shame, shame that our homecoming queen
Was a lot like you and a lot like me
And she never walked on water 'cause no one really saw her
A shame, shame, shame that our homecoming queen
Had a lot to prove and so many to please
She's just somebody's daughter, just looking for somebody to love her
She's just somebody's daughter, just looking for somebody to love her
It's such a shame, shame, shame
It's such a shame, shame, shame
It's such a shame, shame, shame
It's such a shame, shame, shame
It's such a shame, shame, shame
It's such a shame, shame, shame
It's such a shame, shame, shame
It's such a shame, shame, shame
The Hinder's song "Homecoming Queen" tells the story of a girl who was loved and adored by everyone in her community. She was the quintessential "homecoming queen" with good looks and a magnetic personality. However, she ended up going down the wrong path after moving to LA, and the pressures of living up to everyone's expectations proved too much for her. The lyrics convey the regret and sadness felt by the singer and the community as they lament the loss of their shining star.
The song highlights the superficiality and unrealistic expectations placed on young women, particularly those who are seen as conventionally attractive. The pressure to be perfect and the fear of not measuring up can often lead people to make bad choices and fall into destructive patterns. The singer wishes that he had been able to save the girl from her fate and that she had been able to overcome the challenges she faced.
Overall, "Homecoming Queen" is a powerful commentary on the dangers of societal pressures and the need for compassion and understanding towards those who struggle to meet them.
Line by Line Meaning
It's been five years since I've seen her face
It's been five years since the singer has seen the person they are referring to and it is implied that they miss her.
She's the holy ghost, lost without a trace
The singer is saying that the person they are referring to is like a ghost since they have disappeared and cannot be found.
And now we're left with the "what-ifs"
The singer is saying that they are constantly thinking about what could have been, had the person not disappeared.
It's been five years since she left for LA
The artist is saying that the person they are referring to left for Los Angeles five years ago.
She's an angel with a dirty face
The artist is saying that the person they are referring to looks pure, but has done things that may not be seen as pure.
And it seems to me she's a casualty of all the pressure
The singer is saying that the person they are referring to could not handle the pressure that was put on them and it has caused them harm.
That we put on her, and now we've lost her for good
The singer is saying that people's expectations caused the person they are referring on to be lost forever.
It's such a shame, shame, shame that our homecoming queen
The artist is expressing their sadness and disappointment that the person they are referring to, who was once admired, has ended up this way.
Was a lot like you and a lot like me
The artist is saying that the person they are referring to is relatable, and could be anyone of us in their position.
And she never walked on water
The artist is saying that the person they are referring to was not perfect.
Guess no one really saw her
The singer is saying that the person they are referring to was not noticed and appreciated for who they truly were.
She was so adored by everyone
The artist is saying that once upon a time, the person they are referring to was very popular and loved by many people.
When it came to looks, she was next to none
The singer is saying that the person they are referring to was very attractive.
But loved partying and having too much fun
The singer is saying that the person they are referring to loved to have a good time, which may have led to their downfall.
Then she hooked up with the wrong someone
The singer is saying that the person they are referring to got involved with someone bad for them.
And he promised everything under the sun
The artist is saying that the person they are referring to was promised many things by the person she got involved with.
A shame, shame, shame that our homecoming queen
The artist repeats their statement about how disappointing it is that the person they are referring to, who was once the homecoming queen, has ended up in this position.
Had a lot to prove and so many to please
The singer is saying that the person they are referring to felt like they had a lot of expectations to live up to and many people to make happy.
She's just somebody's daughter, just looking for somebody to love her
The singer is saying that the person they are referring to is just someone's child, who was looking for love and validation.
Well, I never knew you
The artist is saying that they did not know the person they are referring to well.
Wish I could've saved you
The artist is saying that they wish they could have done something to prevent the person they are referring to from ending up in this position.
From losers that drained you
The artist is saying that the person the person they are referring to got involved with people who were bad for them.
Before you got strung out
The singer is saying that the person they are referring to got addicted to something before they could do anything to help.
With so much potential
The artist is saying that the person they are referring to had a lot of potential to be something great.
How could you let us down?
The singer is asking how the person they are referring to could let them and everyone else down.
It's such a shame, shame, shame
The singer repeats their sentiment of disappointment over the outcome of the person they are referring to.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: AUSTIN WINKLER, BRIAN HOWES, LLOYD GARVEY, MARK KING, MICHAEL RODDEN, ROSS HANSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Sparrow白兎
When I listened to this in middle school, it didn't resonate. But now, 5 years after I left for L.A. and lost everything under the sun (my soul, my body, my heart, my skills, my passion)... it resonates on a very powerful level.
Automn Rogers
I hope you're finding it again.
gaming with justin
Wow 13 years later in 2022 this song is still better then most songs now a days
Hannah's Movies & Music
So true, tho. It's pretty sad, but at the same time nothing can compare to the 2000s era of music, especially rock music as such
Jasmine Tzul
Listening to this on the ride back home with my friends who just played a gig, singing wholeheartedly, forgetting everything thats wrong with the world
Hannah's Movies & Music
I dream of doing that someday; driving home from playing a gig, singing an old 2000s rock song as such, just having the time of our lives. Then reality hits: I have no one to do gigs with 😔 but Insha Allah this summer will be my summer 😊
Maria Hosho
I just can't stop listening to Hinder's songs.....
Carbino
2018 hinder still holds a dear spot in my heart
Dylan Carnes
2020
Megg
@Dylan Carnes 2021