Popular -- Nada Surf

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 prefers 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 appreciate the kind 
of straight forward manner  In which you told him your decision
Unless he's a real jerk or a cry baby you'll 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 Johnny 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 propose we support a one month limit on going steady
I think It will keep people more able to deal with weird situations
And get to know more people  I think if you're ready to go out with Johnny
Now's the time to tell him about your one month limit
He wont mind he'll appreciate 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 your 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  If you'll just listen to my plan
THE TEENAGE GUIDE TO POPULARITY

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'm a cheerleader chick
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'm a teachers pet  I make football bets.   (sing365)

This song takes place in high school, where the clique system is firmly in place and students are desperately trying to fit in. The singer is one of the fortunate ones, as he is "popular."             
                                                                                                                                      (songfacts)

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