POPULARITY
The White Wires Lyrics
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They said some things but don't worry
It's all talk anyways
Popularity
You can tell who your friends are by what they say
When your back is turn away
When you see them again
Once you tried and you really knocked me out
Once you tried, you really knocked me out
Out of sight
Read all about it in the news today
You can dig and dig and dig
To find your face
Popularity
Listen to the sound of the bands today
And wonder what it takes
To make the grade
Popularity
Once you tried and you really knocked me out
Once you tried, you really knocked me out
Out of sight
Pick up a microphone and start to play
You can write the next big craze
Don't be afraid
Of popularity
They like, the love, they know that's great
They won't be giving grades
That carry weight
Popularity
Once you tried and you really knocked me out
Once you tried and you really knocked me out
Once you tried and you really knocked me out
Once you tried, you really knocked me out
Out of sight
The White Wires's song Popularity seems to be commenting on the fickle nature of fame and the spotlight. The lyrics suggest that being popular is just a passing phase and that it doesn't necessarily mean anything meaningful. The singer speaks to someone who has had their name in the news, telling them not to worry because it's all just talk anyways. The chorus repeats the word popularity, emphasizing the theme of the song.
The next verse talks about how you can tell who your real friends are based on what they say behind your back. The pressure to maintain popularity is highlighted as the singer wonders what it takes to make the grade in terms of music. The bridge talks about trying something new and not being afraid of popularity. The final chorus repeats that someone really knocked the singer out once, but it's unclear whether this is a positive or negative experience.
Overall, the song seems to be cautioning against putting too much emphasis on being popular, emphasizing the fleeting nature of fame and the importance of authenticity and real relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Your name is back in the news today
You appear to be trending lately in the media
They said some things but don't worry
Reports may be negative, but they aren't worth worrying about
It's all talk anyways
Everything said is just empty words
You can tell who your friends are by what they say
The things said behind your back reveal the true nature of your friends
When your back is turn away
When you're not present
When you see them again
When you're in their presence
Once you tried and you really knocked me out
When you tried before, you impressed me greatly
Out of sight
You've disappeared from my view
Read all about it in the news today
Your story can be found in today's news
You can dig and dig and dig
You can search high and low for all the details
To find your face
To see your image or name in the article
Listen to the sound of the bands today
Pay attention to the current music scene
And wonder what it takes
Wonder what qualities and skills are needed to succeed
To make the grade
To achieve success and recognition
Pick up a microphone and start to play
Start performing and sharing your talent
You can write the next big craze
You can create the next big trend
Don't be afraid
Don't fear the attention that success brings
Of popularity
Of the fame and recognition that comes with popularity
They like, the love, they know that's great
People appreciate and admire talented performers
They won't be giving grades
People won't be judging or evaluating your worth
That carry weight
That have significant or lasting impact
Contributed by Aaliyah K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.