Discover the story of the song > Lotus Eater – Foster the People

The protagonist sings about his partner who seems to be caught up in Hollywood's shallow philosophies and is always waiting for someone to take her home. He admits that he can't be like her and doesn't enjoy the same things as her, causing him to feel left out. Despite this, he still wishes they could enjoy each other's company without any external distractions and wonders why people can't commit fully to love. In the end, he decides to leave because he doesn't want to fake his feelings anymore.