The Freshman
Navigating Undeath: The Freshman's Struggle in a New World
Lyrics
Not supposed to be like this - y’know I used to be a real big fish
Expressing disappointment and a sense of loss; reminiscing about a past status or success.
Never thought that I would miss being in high school
Unexpectedly missing the high school experience, possibly due to the challenges faced in the current situation.
Nothing really feels the same, wasn’t ready for this change
Feeling a lack of familiarity and unprepared for the significant changes happening.
But no one else is even phased, feel so uncool
Noticing a contrast with others who seem unaffected, leading to a feeling of being out of touch.
All my friends are blending in, wish I was adapting
Desiring to fit in like friends but struggling to adapt to the new environment.
But my socializing hours are just chock-full of undead men
Encountering challenges in socializing due to the presence of supernatural elements (undead men).
Wish I didn’t have to feel like such a freshman
Expressing a desire to avoid the insecurities and challenges typically associated with being a freshman.
Soon as I made one nice friend, campus vamps they fed on him
Facing difficulties in forming lasting friendships, especially with threats from supernatural entities.
Seems a slayer just can’t win for losing
Feeling that being a slayer comes with constant challenges and difficulties.
Can’t believe they cornered me, I escaped them very narrowly
Surviving a dangerous situation narrowly and expressing disbelief at the encounter.
Did anybody see-ee-ee where my moves went
Questioning if anyone witnessed the skills or actions during the narrow escape.
Frat guys giving jell-O shots to incoming women
Observing the problematic behavior of fraternity members towards incoming women.
Yes I see the patriarchy’s alive and kickin
Acknowledging and criticizing the existence of patriarchy in society.
Wish I didn’t have to feel like such a freshman
Reiterating the desire to avoid feeling like a freshman, emphasizing the challenges faced.
And did I mention! Giles has a girlfriend! Or something, or something
Surprised and possibly uncomfortable about Giles, the mentor figure, having a romantic relationship.
And did I mention! Giles has a girlfriend! It’s fucking weeeeeeird
Expressing discomfort and finding it strange that Giles has a girlfriend.
I went to The Bronze round ten, hey Xander’s back in town again
Attending a social venue where a friend, Xander, is present after returning to town.
Spent his summer stri-i-pping for some ladies
Learning about Xander's summer activities, possibly involving stripping for entertainment.
He told me I was strong, he said I have the strength & power to send
Receiving encouragement from Xander about personal strength and power.
Sunday to her knees to beg for some mercy
Referring to using strength to confront or defeat an adversary named Sunday.
Dropped a bunch of psych books on a teacher’s assistant
Engaging in academic activities, dropping psychology books, possibly to assert oneself.
Everyone’s into Monet or else they’ve gone Kilmt-ing
Observing a shift in interests from traditional art (Monet) to more contemporary (Klimt).
Wish it didn’t have to suck to feel like a freshman
Expressing a wish for a better experience, conveying the challenges of feeling like a freshman.
Comment