Discover the story of the song > Plastic Cup Politics – Less Than Jake

The song talks about a party where the protagonist is surrounded by people drinking and partying. They notice that everyone is trying to hide their insecurities and fears by drinking and being the 'life of the party', but in reality, they all feel the same way. The protagonist wishes that people could realize they are not alone and that they could be more open about their struggles instead of bottling them up. Overall, the song criticizes the culture of using alcohol and partying as a way to hide insecurities and avoid dealing with real problems.