Young Laser Crew - Popular [tekst, tłumaczenie i interpretacja piosenki]

Yea I was way too skinny back I high school
Hung out with the 'smart' clique - they labeled me as 'uncool.'
Looking back now, its really not a loss
Cuz someday down the road my friend will be your boss
For some, rap is life. for me its just an outlet
Told my shit sucked, and laughed at from the outset
At this point, I don't care. I smile -- laugh it off
Soon I'll have you by the balls "please turn your head and cough."
Call me Ron Burgundy cuz now 'I'm a big deal'
Always known back in the day as the 'third wheel.'
No one really liked me. Is it cuz I'm a muggle?
Now there's girls left and right asking me to cuddle...
It's funny how things change ever-so rapidly
Now I love life after living it so vapidly
Yes I said vapid. That was in the word bank
Cliques so smart you could call us a 'think tank.'
Maybe I'm a nerd. Or maybe you're just jealous
Met your mom yesterday, she's a tad overzealous
Skinny little bitch, call me Topher Grace
Or am I that gay guy from Will and Grace?
No one really knew me - they just threw on some labels
I didn't acknowledge them, because that enables
Back then I had the girl and I ran the school
Dropped out of football because I wasn't cool
Short, skinny nerd with glasses...
It's funny how I've changed since my honors classes...
Tall, dark, and handsome, yeah I've got it all
Now why the hell won't Emma give me a call?
I'm her biggest fan - I wrote her ass a letter
If only she could see me, I know that I could get her

Got a nice little musical interlude like the cool rappers do...

Ha, I wish

I knew what it took to be popular back in the day
But I wasn't into drugs and sexual things not me no way
But now things have changed
It's more about the person and not the things that they do -
Checklist rearranged
See a different version without taking my eyes off you
People grew up and out - that's the way it goes
Used to bump tunes alone, now I'm seeing shows
Maybe one day you'll see me center-stage -
Doing things expected of people that are twice my age

Think about it:

Everything we do is just a means to an end
So once I grew up, I didn't need the most friends
The ones I have are great. They're my brothers for life
They've felt the pain I've gone through. The struggle and strife
I guess what I'm saying is that "popular" is just a word
Something every little kid I'm sure would have preferred
But rest assured, you will be alright
You've got a tight circle 'round you to keep you upright
So don't hang your head if you aren't the one that the girls like
Cuz once you get older you'll make a comeback just like Mike
They can never take from you your style or class
But they'll sure as hell try, so out of pity I will raise a glass...