Discover the story of the song > Statuette – Emily Haines

The protagonist is singing about their partner, who is very successful and has a high status. They compare their partner to themselves and feel inferior, believing that their partner is better in many ways. The lyrics also mention how their partner's wealth and power allow them to have influence over others, including being able to buy the attention and affection of anyone. The protagonist ends the song by acknowledging that their partner is better than them.