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Nada Surf
Nada Surf
Performer
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Daniel Lorca
Daniel Lorca
Songwriter
Matthew Caws
Matthew Caws
Songwriter

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
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 want to 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, emotion speech when you break the news
The boy will respect you for your frankness
And honestly, he'll appreciate the kind, straight-forward manner
In which you told him your decision
Unless he's a real jerk or a cry baby, you'll remain friends
[Verse 2]
I'm head of the class
I'm popular
I'm a quarterback
I'm popular
My mom says I'm a catch
I'm popular
I'm never last picked
I got a cheerleader chick
[Verse 3]
Being attractive is the most important thing there is
If you wanna catch the biggest fish in your particular 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
[Verse 4]
I'm the party star
I'm popular
I got my own car
I'm popular
I'll never get caught
I'm popular
I'm the teacher's pet
I make football bets
[Verse 5]
I propose we support a one month limit on going steady
I think it would 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 won't 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 yourself
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
[Verse 6]
I'm head of the class
I'm popular
I'm a quarterback
I'm popular
My mom says I'm a catch
I'm popular
I'm never last picked
I got a cheerleader chick
I'm a party star
I'm popular
I got my own car
I'm popular
I'll never get caught
I'm popular
I'm the teacher's pet
I make football bets
Written by: Caws Lorca, Daniel Lorca, Matthew Caws

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