In “Cheerleader,” Clark reclaims her dignity and self-worth against those she felt she had to uproot her lifestyle for.
The idea of being a cheerleader denounces Clark’s individuality and transforms her into a person who sacrifices her whole personality and uniqueness in order to uplift those aroun...
[Verse 1]
I've had good times with some bad guys
I've told whole lies with a half smile
Held your bare bones with my clothes on
I've thrown rocks, then hid both my arms
[Refrain]
I don't know what good it serves
Pouring my purse in the dirt
[Chorus]
But I-I-I-I-I don't wanna be your cheerleader no more
I-I-I-I-I don't wanna be your cheerleader no more
[Verse 2]
I've played dumb when I knew better
Tried too hard just to be clever
I know honest thieves I call family
I've seen America with no clothes on
[Chorus]
But I-I-I-I-I don't wanna be a cheerleader no more
I-I-I-I-I don't wanna be a cheerleader no more
[Refrain]
I don't know what I deserve
But, for you, I could work
[Outro]
'Cause I don't wanna be a cheerleader no more
I don't wanna be a cheerleader no more
I don't wanna be a cheerleader no more
I don't wanna be a bird eater no more
I don't wanna be a dirt eater no more
I don't wanna be a cheerleader no more
Cheerleader was written by St. Vincent.
Cheerleader was produced by John Congleton.
St. Vincent released Cheerleader on Mon Feb 13 2012.
It was my concept, but that uncanny quality came from the fact that I was a fan to begin with. To me, the entire video incorporates aspects of the videos [St. Vincent]’s put out in the past, and understands who she is as a musician. I always saw her as a really ornate layer cake, but filled with kni...