Discover the story of the song > Hey Scenesters! – The Cribs

The song is about a group of people known as "scenesters" who are in trouble. The protagonist sings about a woman who used to look glamorous but now looks like a mess. There are some references to a night that the protagonist feels slightly ashamed about and changing scenes. The chorus repeats that the scenesters are in trouble and that someone will "cop it" (get in trouble) while also warning not to let anyone down.