This song, of course, points a very bitter angsty satirical finger at the whole concept of Popularity, instead of endorsing it, as you can kind of tell by the emphasis on certain things. Also Eve 6 has a great response to the whole one month limit crap with their song. You should hear Nada Surf sing this if you can, it's great how sarcastic the singer sounds.
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Three important rules for breaking up
Don't put off breaking up when you know you want to
Prolonging the situation only makes it worse
Tell him honestly, simply, kindly, but firmly
Don't make a big production
Don't make up an elaborate story
This will help you avoid a big tear jerking scene
If you wanna date other people say so
Be prepared for the boy to feel hurt and rejected
Even if you've gone together for only a short time,
And haven't been too serious,
There's still a feeling of rejection
When someone says she preferres the company of others
To your exclusive company!
But if you're honest, and direct,
And avoid making a flowery emotional speech when you break the news,
The boy will respect you for your frankness,
And honestly he'll apeciate the kind of straight
foward manner
In which you told him your decision
Unless he's a real jerk or a cry baby you will remain
FRIENDS!!!!
I'm head of the class
I'm popular
I'm a quarter back
I'm popular
My mom says I'm a catch
I'm popular
I'm never last picked
I got a cheerleader chick
Being attractive.
is the most important thing there is
If you wanna catch the biggest fish in your pond
You have to be as attractive as possible
Make sure to keep your hair spotless and clean
Wash it at least every two weeks,
Once every two weeks
And if you see Jonny football hero in the hall
TELL HIM HE PLAYED A GREAT GAME!
TELL HIM YOU LIKED HIS ARTICLE IN THE NEWSPAPER!
I'm the party star
I'm popular
I've got my own car
I'm popular
I'll never get caught
I'm popular
I make football bets
I'm a teachers pet.
I purpose we support a one month limit on going steady
I think It will keep you both more able to deal with
weird situations
And get to know more people
I think if you're ready to go out with Jonny
Now's the time to tell him about your one month limit
He wont mind he'll apreciate your fresh look on dating
And once you've dated someone else you can date him again
I'm sure he'll like it
Everyone will appreciate it
YOU'RE SO NOVEL what a GOOD idea
YOU can keep you time to your self
YOU don't need date insurance
You can go out with WHOEVER you want to
EVERY BOY!, EVERY BOY! in the whole world could be YOURS
Iif you'll just listen to my plan
THE TEENAGE GUIDE TO POPULARITY !