State Champs - Common Sense
State Champs have always been great at capturing the heart of pop-punk, and their new song Common Sense feels like the perfect mix of old-school energy and new energy. From the opening lines, the track has that rush of fast guitars and soaring vocals that instantly bring back memories of early 2000s pop-punk while still sounding fresh enough to stand out today.
The lyrics are dark and emotional, full of heartbreak, disappointment, and that feeling of realizing you were never truly what someone wanted. Lines like “We never had a sense in common / ‘Cause I was never what you wanted” cut deep, but the upbeat drive of the song makes it feel more like an anthem than a ballad. That is one of the things that makes pop-punk so powerful. It takes pain and frustration and turns it into something you can scream along to.
Common Sense also feels nostalgic in a way that fans of the genre will love. It has the same raw energy and catchy hooks that made bands like New Found Glory and early All Time Low so iconic, but it is polished in a way that shows how far State Champs have come. The song hits that sweet spot of sounding familiar while also pushing forward, proving that pop-punk does not just belong to the past. It is still evolving and very much alive.
What really stands out is how the song blends heavy themes with an upbeat sound. Even with the emotional lyrics, the track makes you want to jump around, shout the chorus, and let it all out. It is the kind of song that could soundtrack a long drive with the windows down or bring the house down at a live show.
Common Sense feels like more than just another single. It is a reminder that pop-punk is making its comeback. It is catchy, honest, and full of the energy that made fans fall in love with the genre in the first place. For longtime listeners and for new fans discovering pop-punk today, this track is exactly the kind of song that keeps the scene alive.