People I Don't Like

UPSAHL's song "People I Don't Like" is a candid exploration of the superficiality and discomfort often experienced in social gatherings. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of someone trapped in a party where they feel out of place and surrounded by insincerity. The opening lines, "Hello it's so good to see you / We met before but nice to meet you," set the tone for the forced pleasantries and fake interactions that dominate the scene. The repetition of "ah-ah-ah-ah" underscores the protagonist's internal sigh of frustration and disinterest.

The song delves deeper into the protagonist's feelings of suffocation and boredom. Lines like "This room is so suffocating / Walking on ice, but nobody breaks it" and "Blah, blah, blah, I'm so bored / Love your shoes, tell me more" highlight the monotony and lack of genuine connection. The protagonist is stuck in a cycle of meaningless conversations and forced smiles, symbolized by taking shots with a "fake smile to chase it." This imagery captures the essence of social anxiety and the pressure to conform to social norms, even when they feel disingenuous.

The chorus, "Everybody in this party's fucking fake / I really wish that I could say it to your face," is a powerful declaration of the protagonist's disdain for the artificiality around them. Despite recognizing their own participation in the facade, they express a desire for authenticity. The song's closing lines, "To the people I don't like / You're trying too hard," serve as a final critique of the effort people put into maintaining appearances. UPSAHL's raw and relatable lyrics resonate with anyone who has ever felt out of place in a social setting, making "People I Don't Like" an anthem for those who crave genuine connections in a world full of pretense.