“Cheerleader” is the first single off of Porter Robinson’s upcoming third studio album, expected to released in 2024.
On the track, Porter explores parasocial relationships between fans and musicians. He uses a girl who is obsessed with him romantically as a metaphor for listeners who treat him as...
[Verse 1]
There's no doubt
I can tell you're acting your heart out
And she's addicted
Obsessed, like, "I know I can fix him" (Oh-oh-oh)
She's got hearts in her eyes
And she draws me kissing other guys
Her love, the type
Where she don't know where to draw the line, oh-oh-oh
[Pre-Chorus]
Cheerleader
Thought she needed me, but I need her
(She's wantin' me, tellin' me, screamin')
[Chorus]
It's not fair
'Cause I knew you like the back of my hands
Don't you care? I gave you everything
Now I feel you even when you're not there
[Verse 2]
It's kinda sad how
It's not your fault you're living in a madhouse
I can't back down
Aren't you tired of blending into the background? (Oh-oh-oh)
She's got hearts in her eyes
Saying, "Boy, you better watch the time
'Cause if you're not mine
I'd rather see you burn alive," oh-oh-oh
[Pre-Chorus]
Cheerleader
Says she hates me 'cause I'm not hers
(Wantin' me, tellin' me, screamin')
[Chorus]
It's not fair
'Cause I knew you like the back of my hands
Don't you care? I gave you everything
Now I feel you even when you're not there
[Bridge]
Somehow, I don't even know what she does now
But do I wish her the best or do I actually miss her?
She had hearts in her eyes, she was rootin' for me all the time
Her love, the type that makes you dedicate your life
Oh, my cheerleader
Thought she needed me, but I need her
[Chorus]
It's not fair
'Cause I knew you like the back of my hands
Don't you care? I gave you everything
Now I feel you even when you're not there
Yeah, I feel you even when you're not there
Cheerleader was written by Porter Robinson.
Cheerleader was produced by Porter Robinson.
Porter Robinson released Cheerleader on Wed Mar 20 2024.