Song Spotlight: She's Kinda Hot by 5 Seconds of Summer

I know I just did a Song Spotlight, but 5 Seconds of Summer (which is one of my all time favorite bands) released a new song and I'm in love. It actually is one of my favorite songs in a really long time. I'm not just saying that because I love 5sos; I actually genuinely love this song. A lot. So it's a Song Spotlight!

She's Kinda Hot

My girlfriend's bitchin' cause I always sleep in

She's always screaming when she's calling her friends

She's kinda hot though

Yeah, she's kinda hot though

(Just an itty bitty little bit hot)

My shrink is telling me I've got crazy dreams

She's also saying I've got low self-esteem

She's kinda hot though

Yeah, she's kinda hot though

(Just a little bit a little bit hot)

She put me on meds

She won't get out of my head

She's kinda hot though

(one, two, three)

My friends left college cause it felt like a job

His mum and dad both think he's a slob

He's got a shot though (No, not really)

Yeah, he's got a shot though (No, not really)

When you've got bigger plans

That no one else understands

You've got a shot though

(Oh my, that's a big plan you got there)

They say we're losers and we're alright with that

We are the leaders of the not coming backs

But we're alright though

Yeah, were alright though

We are the kinds and the queens of the new broken scene

Yeah, we're alright though

(uno, dos, tres, cuatro)

Sometimes I'm feeling like I'm going insane

My neighbor told me I've got bad brains

But I'm alright though (We're alright though)

Yeah, we'll be alright though (We're alright though)

Cause we're the kings and the queens of the new broken scene

And we're alright though 

(One, two, three, four)

They say we're losers but we're alright with that

We are the leaders of the not coming backs

But we're alright though (We're alright though)

Yeah, we're alright though (We're alright though)

We are the kings and the queens of the new broken scene

Yeah, we're alright though (We're gonna be okay)

Na na na na na na na na na na

Na na na na na na na na na na

But we're alright though

Na na na na na na na na na na

Yeah, we're alright though

Na na na na na na na na na na

We are the kinds and the queens of the new broken scene

Yeah, we're alright though

Why?

When I first heard the name of this song I have to admit I was not really that excited. Sure, I was excited because 5sos was releasing new music, but, like, a whole song about how a girl is kinda hot? I was sure that it was going to be good: musically. However, I live for the lyrics, and I was kind of disappointed. However, I was freaking blown out of my mind. These are some of the best lyrics in a 5sos song and some of the best lyrics, period. It's all about empowering everybody who has ever felt like they just aren't good enough or that there is something wrong with them. It shows them that everything is going to be okay and that they are alright. It's like a punch in the face to everyone who has ever called them losers or cowards (because they weren't coming back). It's for the misfits and the losers, the dropouts, the insane ones. It's for us. I love that. I fucking love that more than anything.

The little side notes that they are saying after lines are amazing. It's such a 5sos thing to do and I think it shows their personalities, but also it's just funny.

I also love the ending of the song were they start playing out of rhythm. It's almost like they are trying to stay humble because, let's be honest here, they have no problem playing together.

Also, this song is catchy af. That's all. You will hear people singing this for the next year. I promise.

Finally, the band. I love 5sos. A lot. That's no secret. But it's the same love that I have for All Time Low and The Maine. I'm just also in love with one of the members (hey, hey, Michael, hit me up). I think 5sos is extremely talented and they make good music. 5sos also has bonded me with some people that will be my friends for life. It's crazy how music can do that because it's like not even something you can hold. It's an abstract thing. But it's made me best friends for life and I owe my relationships with those people to 5sos and their music. I'm proud of them for their success so far and for this song. This is more pop-punk then anything they've ever made and I think that's the sound they are going for, and I'm proud they are getting to where they want to be and making the music they want to make. I love them and their music a lot.

-Laur

"We are the kings and the queens of the new broken scene / And we're alright though." -She's Kinda Hot, 5 Seconds of Summer