“People” by Alex G is a song that explores themes of self-centeredness and loneliness. In the first verse, the narrator expresses that they only love themselves and their friend Marty because he holds their money. They desire fame and wonder if they are wanted. The bridge suggests that the narrator...
[Verse 1]
I don't love anyone but myself and Marty
'Cause he holds my money
I wanna be anything on TV, I wanna be famous
Do you think they want me?
[Bridge]
I'll clean up while you're at work
Matching socks and ironed shirts
Sarah shows me how you want it
[Verse 2]
I took my favorite pill on Monday, it made me go backwards
Do you wanna feel good?
I made a special drink for myself and I'm gonna drink it
All by myself