EXCLUSIVE PREMIERE: Haunter Reminds ‘City Boys x Pretty Girls’ To Stay Authentic

Behind The Lyrics

Staring at a screen again
Pretending all these likes are friends
Drunk on adrenaline, 'cause we don't want this rush to end

Haunter grabs our attention with the first few lines of the song. Some people focus too much on their devices, particularly social media, and that’s only half of what these lyrics highlight. It doesn’t take the band too long to call out the people who focus too much on likes. People pretend that having lots of likes equals having friends on social media; however, this is not the case.

Not everyone on social media is your friend, especially not everyone who likes your latest post. Some do it to show support for others, but unless you’ve built the connection, it’s good to remember that the people who liked your post aren’t automatically your friends because you want them to be. That’s not to say that one can’t make that happen because one can. However, you have to put in the effort first.

You're high on yourself, you might lose control
Chasing glitter never gold

Here’s one example of where Haunter lets people know to be themselves. While trying to be famous, whether it’s internet famous or offline, many people often lose themselves to the spotlight. This is why the first line of the lyric above is followed by “chasing glitter, never gold.” We’ve all heard the aphorism, “All that glitters is not gold.” Glitter, in that case, and the lyrics symbolize something fake. Instead of chasing something that isn’t valuable or meaningful in the long run, Haunter wants listeners to focus on what’s real and important while staying true to who they are and what they believe in.

City boys and pretty girls around the world
Yeah, it isn't that serious
Only doing things when you can serve yourself
Same as everybody else

Haunter reminds everyone that being internet famous isn’t that serious. One may find it cool and nice, but it means nothing if it is solely done to please others. They suggest that instead of trying to benefit others, one should focus on their well-being and ignore others’ opinions. It’s an important message for those who might want to chase internet stardom and others.

Another party more fake friends
But they won't be there in the end

Here’s another instance where Haunter sings about friends. While singing about fake friends, they could also be singing about the party that inspired “City Boys x Pretty Girls.” In the influencer world, some people may appear to be friends, but in actuality, their friendship is merely for show or, to put it another way, for social media. When push comes to shove, nine out of ten times, having those people around will benefit someone. But when one needs them, they won’t be found.

Watch the premiere of ‘City Boys x Pretty Girls’ below!

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We don’t know about you, but we think Haunter has a hit song on their hands with ‘City Boys x Pretty Girls.’ Do you agree? What do you think about the song?

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