SHE'S SO SQUARE
XTC · Other Songs - XTC
mini skirts just like a pop art spangleDigs vanilla
fudge buys lipstick by the poundGets that 'English'
look resembles Kath McGowanHave you seen her hair it's
a style from heavenAh! she's nowhere she thinking this
is 1967?She's so square she's nowhereShe's so square
she's nowhereTake her to a disco and screaming Lord
Sutch it!Everyone must look but nobody must touchwhat
about her car? E type is the latestHow about the Yardbirds?
Jeff Beck is the greatest!
!Have you seen her hair it's a style from heavenAh!
she's nowhere she thinking this is 1967?
She's so square she's nowhereShe's so square she's nowhere
SHE'S SO SQUARE
Released by XTC in 1982, 'She's So Square' stands as a defining track of the band's post-punk evolution. The song features the distinctive vocal delivery of Andy Partridge, who delivers a sharp, satirical critique of the emerging new wave and synth-pop trends of the early 1980s. With its driving bassline and rhythmic precision, the recording captures the band's signature blend of punk energy and melodic sophistication. The lyrics target the perceived artificiality and lack of soul in the music dominating the charts at the time, positioning XTC as a voice of authenticity against the glossy backdrop of the era. This work remains a quintessential example of the band's ability to deconstruct musical fads while crafting memorable, enduring anthems.