Popular Lyrics - North 6th Street - Nada Surf

three important rules for breaking up 

don't put off breaking up when you know you want to 

prolonging the situation only makes it worse 

tell him honestly simply kindly but firmly 

don't make a big production 

don't make up an elaborate story 

this will help you avoid a big tear-jerking scene 

if you want to date other people, say so 

be prepared for the boy to feel hurt and rejected 

even if you've gone together for only a short time 

and haven't been too serious 

there's still a feeling of rejection when somebody says 

she prefers the company of others to your exclusive company 

but if you're honest and direct 

and avoid making a flowery emotional speech 

when you break the news 

the boy will respect you for your frankness 

and honestly, he'll appreciate the kind straight-forward manner 

in which you told him your decision 

unless he's a real jerk or a cry-baby you'll remain friends 

i'm head of the class 

i'm a quarterback 

my mom says i'm a catch 

i'm never last picked 

i'm a cheerleading chick 

being attractive is the most important thing there is 

if you want to catch the biggest fish in your pond 

you have to be as attractive as possible 

make sure to keep your hair spotlessly clean 

wash it at least every two weeks 

once every two weeks 

and if you see johnny football hero in the hall 

tell him he played a great game 

(tell him you liked his article in the newspaper) 

i'm the party star 

i've got my own car 

i'll never get caught 

i'm the teacher's pet 

i make football bets 

i propose we support a one-month limit on going steady 

i think it would keep people more able to deal with weird situations 

get to know more people 

i think if you're ready to go out with johnny 

now's the time to tell him about your one-month limit 

he won't mind 

he'll appreciate your fresh look on dating 

and once you've dated someone else 

you can date him again 

i'm sure he'll like it, everyone will appreciate it 

you're so novel, what a good idea 

you can keep your time to yourself, you don't need date insurance 

you can go out with whoever you want to 

every boy, every boy in the whole world could be yours 

if you'll just listen to my plan 

the teenage guide (to popularity) 

i'm head of the class 

i'm a quarterback 

my mom says i'm a catch 

i'm never last picked 

i got a cheerleading chick 

i'm the party star 

i've got my own car 

i'll never get caught 

i'm the teacher's pet 

i make football bets