Winners
Triumph and Tribulations: Unmasking the Illusion of Winners in Salim Nourallah's Anthem
Lyrics
it's in the way they look down their noses at us
Expressing the condescending attitude of others looking down on the speaker.
beneath them like rugs we're hopelessly rough
Describing the inferior position of the speaker, treated like expendable objects.
it's in the way they smile like the cat's got their tongue
Highlighting the arrogant smiles of those considered superior.
the shine of their teeth, conveniently smug
Referring to the artificiality of their happiness, with a hint of arrogance.
a look says it all,
Emphasizing the communicative power of a glance.
it says that they're winners
Describing the others as winners, possibly in a sarcastic or mocking tone.
makes us feel small in front of the winners
Expressing the impact of their attitude on the speaker's self-esteem.
we fell into the in-crowd for a minute or two
Narrating the speaker's temporary inclusion in the popular group.
we did what they said, we followed the rules
Describing compliance with the expectations and rules of the popular group.
but like some double agent in b-movie flick
Comparing the speaker's situation to a spy in a movie whose cover is exposed.
my cover was blown, thrown out of their clique
Expressing the speaker's expulsion from the popular group.
a stiff upper lip in front of the winners
Describing the need for a stoic demeanor in the face of the winners.
what I wouldn't give to win over the winners
Expressing the desire to impress or win over the winners.
to be one the winners
Expressing the aspiration to be one of the winners.
you're laughing at me (even in sleep you're still laughing at me)
Describing the perceived mockery and laughter directed at the speaker, even in dreams.
out on the street (you're one of them and you're laughing at me)
Highlighting the alienation and mockery experienced in public spaces.
laugh like a winner
Describing the laughter of winners, possibly mocking or scornful.
you laugh like a winner
Reinforcing the idea of laughter associated with winning.
I saw you in a bar but then you just turned away
Recalling an encounter with someone who now ignores the speaker.
you acted as though you'd forgotten my name
Describing the indifference and forgetfulness of the person towards the speaker.
we can play strangers if you want it that way
Suggesting the possibility of pretending to be strangers to cope with the situation.
lucky for you, you're immune when I say,
Highlighting the immunity of the person to the speaker's feelings and words.
""I knew you before you were one of the winners""
Quoting the speaker addressing the person as someone who wasn't always a winner.
now I'll mop the floors while you buy them dinner
Conveying a sense of resignation and accepting a less glamorous role.
yeah, for all of the winners
Referencing the exclusivity and social status of the winners.
what I wouldn't give (give to win over the winners)
Expressing the speaker's willingness to sacrifice or change to become a winner.
what I wouldn't give (give to be one the winners)
Reiterating the desire to be one of the winners.
to win over the winners
Repeating the desire to win over the winners.
to be one the winners
Reiterating the aspiration to be one of the winners.
one of the winners
Affirming the desire to belong to the group of winners.
to win over the winners
Expressing the final desire to win over the winners.
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