"Pol Roger" is a song by Jimmy Eat World from their album "Integrity Blues" released in 2016. The song is named after the brand of champagne, Pol Roger. The lyrics depict the protagonist choosing to spend their birthday alone, embracing solitude and freedom. They find themselves in Hyde Park, feeling lost and disconnected from others. As they pause and let the world go dark, they wonder if there is someone else out there feeling the same way. The song explores the idea of self-discovery and finding contentment within oneself. The line "First they'll think you're lost, but you're not" suggests that others may perceive the protagonist as lost or lonely, but in reality, they are experiencing an easy feeling of solitude. The lyrics also touch upon the notion that love doesn't always come to a person, but rather, it has always been there. The line "Love don't come to you, who knew? It just was there always" implies that love is not always something that is sought after or that arrives suddenly, but rather something that has always existed within oneself. Overall, "Pol Roger" explores themes of self-reliance, embracing solitude, and finding peace in oneself, ultimately questioning the traditional notions of love and happiness.
