Pool House
The Backseat Lovers Lyrics

Waiting around for something to change my mood
'Cause I know that butts and plastic cups isn't going to
Kids on the lawn stuck in pairs of two
Your lunch is on its way back up
But you're still in the pool

I'll risk it all to find a place where I can hear my thoughts
Song's playing too loud
But upstairs they're still making out

I'm getting all choked up
I guess it's just my luck
And I'm stuck on the porch
What am I waiting for?

Wait inside
I'll be fine
I guess I'll sit outside
While you change your mind

Wait inside
I'll be fine
Wait inside

Change your mind
Oh honey, change your mind

The Backseat Lovers’ song “Pool House” is an emotive piece about feeling like an outsider amongst friends, and the frustration this can cause. The song’s protagonist finds that the party atmosphere, with all its artificiality, doesn’t improve their mood. As “butts and plastic cups” litter the pool-side space, everyone else pairs off and relaxes, whilst the singer feels out of place. However, despite feeling uncomfortable the singer sticks around, either out of politeness or the hope that things may change. The song lyrics are relatable, as many people can attest to feeling like they don’t fit in at some point.

The lyrics contain a sense of hopelessness, with the singer becoming “choked up” as they recognize that things aren’t going to improve for them. The line “I’m stuck on the porch/What am I waiting for?” demonstrates the singer’s sense of stagnation. They are unable to leave and find their comfort elsewhere, instead of remaining stagnant in the hope that things get better. The singer wants to find “a place where [they] can hear [their] thoughts” but feels trapped behind the racket of the party. The song is a poignant reflection on the dehumanization that can occur when we hide our true selves in favor of being accepted by others.

Pool House - this song is called "Pool House"
Introduction to the song

Waiting around for something to change my mood
Feeling frustrated and wanting a change

'Cause I know that butts and plastic cups isn't going to
Knowing that distractions won't solve the problem

Kids on the lawn stuck in pairs of two
Observing others and feeling left out

Your lunch is on its way back up
Feeling nauseous or sick

But you're still in the pool
Staying in a familiar and comfortable place

Wait inside
Waiting for someone to decide or make a move

I'll be fine
Putting on a brave face despite feeling uncertain

I guess I'll sit outside
Choosing to be alone and wait outside

While you change your mind
Hoping for someone else's decision or change of heart

I'll risk it all to find a place where I can hear my thoughts
Desiring a peaceful and reflective place

Song's playing too loud
Feeling overwhelmed and unable to focus

But upstairs they're still making out
Feeling left out and listening to others enjoying life

I'm getting all choked up
Feeling emotional and struggling to cope

I guess it's just my luck
Feeling unlucky or cursed

And I'm stuck on the porch
Feeling trapped and unable to leave the situation

What am I waiting for?
Questioning the reason for waiting and hoping for change

Oh honey, change your mind
Pleading for someone to make a different decision or choice

Writer(s): Ethan John Christensen, Jonas Tyler Swanson, Jonathon Taylor Welch, Joshua Robert Harmon

Contributed by Jayden E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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