Nada Surf - "Popular" lyrics

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