| What is the deal with Consumerism? I think it really says something about our mentalities The only fun we can have involves television or purchasing We're trained to buy product, instead of sit and contemplate One nation of consumers, with liberty and justice on layaway Appreciation of simplicity chalked up with obscenity Happiness measured by ownership of amenities Individuality sacrificed for convenience Brainwashed into a life of consumption an obedience We must-BREAK AWAY Claim-BACK OUR BRAINS From-CORPORATIONS Give me back my fucking imagination!!! Yikes! From the sounds of this song, it seems that I just might CARE about something!!! Yeah, yeah, it's a typical political song, but I feel consumerist attitudes do flourish within ourselves (definitely within myself, at least) unbeknownst to us and it really does take a lot of self-analyzation in these times where the media plays an overwhelming role in our lives to realize which desires are our own, and which are sort of, pardon my clich�, programmed into us from a young age. When filling up your 64 ouncer of Mountain Dew at Circle K, question whether that's really what you want in life, or whether you're being played a sucker. I know I did, and that's what prompted me to write this song. It also helped in understanding myself, and the world around me a lot more. "How many other tendencies within myself are not my own?" I asked, which started me on a path to better understanding of life in general, and I think I'm a happier person as a result. I guess this sounds pretty cheesy, but I was kinda hoping a cheesy explanation would cancel out cheesy song subject. Oh yeah, the title is a Jerry Seinfelf reference. It's sort of an inside joke, so don't try to figure it out. Damn Dirty Abstinence The purpose of your abstinence/is ego and self righterousness And I'm not necessarily saying there's anything wrong with that But why even fool yourself/that it means anything else And don't assume I owe you some pat on the back Abstinence is a crutch, abstinence is your crutch Why set others to your standards/just 'cause your diet, or reality's blander Then those you've labeled wrong so conveniently? If you think you alone will change a thing/ you need to face the harsh reality That you my friend have been deceived Abstinence is a crutch, abstinence is our crutch Every action is at base a selfish one So just 'cause you live a life of martyrdom Don't mean you go down in the books like Ghandi 'Cause nothing can be changed by simply not doing something Abstinence is a crutch, abstinence is my crutch Firstly, this is the best song structurally I've ever written?Take the time to notice it?NOTICE THE RHYME SCHEME, YOU BASTARD!!!!! REVEL IN IT!!!! I AM A GENIOUS!!! Okay, now that that's out of the way?.This song is about kids who feel they're superior because they don't do something a majority of the populace do. You can get a big dose of self righteousness from being vegan, or straight edge, for instance, but don't let it go to your head, because you're gonna sound like a fucking jerk. I figure there's two types of kids regarding this subject, right? Those who indulge, and those who indulge in non-indulgence. Neither is morally better than the other. Different side of the same coin, y'know? If you want to destroy yourself, or your environment by being careless about either, than go for it, but just because you choose to make good decisions regarding your health, and your world, doesn't give you the right to look down upon the hedons, because that's a hedonistic act in itself. The title is a Charlton Heston reference. It's sort of an inside joke, so don't stress if you don't understand it Fuck That Thing When I die bury me under an upside-down cross!!! I want no part of your god/ I'm repulsed just by the thought That's right I want no part of your god/ and I'm repulsed just by the thought Just get off my fucking back/ I don't understand the way you act Despite the shit you put me through/ I'll never fucking be like you Keep your pamphlet/I don't need it/ Your god is dead/ get it through your head Give it up, my soul is fucking lost!!! If Mary lived in the 90s/ She'dve aborted her baby You'd beat her 'fore she met the door/instead of kneeling on the floor Chastise her for her sin/ that of being a woman You'd call her a murderer/ instead of a savior Sexist mentality/ Animal Cruelty/ All are byproducts/ Of your holy crutch "Fuck, what am I going to write a song about? Well, we don't have a song against god yet, might as well?" That was sort of the case with this song. I mean yeah, yeah, fuck god, blah, blah, blah, but I sort of regret putting the matter into words, and it accomplishes no real good. I mean, will this make someone stop believing in god? Do I want anyone to stop believing in god? Do I even care that much about the subject? So anyways, I guess this was a mistake, but chalk it up to naivete? Freedom, horrible Freedom! No smoke or drink, or anything else Makes me so bored I cut myself I think I've been thinking too much And it doesn't take a genious to tell I'm not at the pinnacle of mental health With reality, I'm becoming out of touch Too much time has left me With sleep my only instinct I need to pacify my brain I could piss my life away On TV and video games But then myself I'd betray I've come to the conclusion: The hard part or reality is that freedom is depressing Okay, so I went through this period of about two weeks where I was super-cheesily-teenaged depressed, just feeling down, y'know? This, and 'Colin Gets Introspective Yet Still Can't Get A Girlfriend' were during that schlump. I think these lyrics are ridiculous, but at the time they were an honest expression of how I felt, even though I was just being a fucking jerk. These songs now serve as a reminder of what a fucking jerk I actually am when I let stupid, typical shit get me down. Maybe they can be the same to someone else one day. Disgrace To The Corpse Of Newschool Say I'm not mature, I don't know the meaning of the word. Think you're so cool with your cigarette, I wish you'd drop fucking dead A Haiku About Chinese Resteraunts I walk in head shaved Ask them "what does not have meat?" They think I'm Buddhist Kill The Old (An improvisational vocal duet with Roger Merit, and Rick Ta Life) Latex: Redwood Japanese internment camp American Atrocity Remember Apocalypse Robitico Apocalyptic horror at the hands of the cyborgs Robots' revenge for humanity's sins Metal fists clench, cyborg mobs lynch Humanity will feel the wrath of steal Corporate Girlpop Revolution Corporate girlpop revolution, tearing down the institution Macho mentality keeps you from listening Never fucking understand the power behind this band. Disfrito Peanut butter and crackers are a healthy alternative to chips Try it, you'll like it a lot. Throwing old people down the stairs AAAAAARRRRRGGGGHHHH!!!!! Generic Humorous Song Title(pt1) I think the question remains To gaffle or not to gaffle? Generic Humorous Song Title(pt2) I think you should?.. Raping Prostitutes is Not The Same As Stealing, You Sexist Bastard! Bad reputation (x4) Phil Lynott/My life's blood Bad reputation (x4) This song is dedicated to Thin Lizzy, a band I love dearly. Their 1st couple of albums were solid rockers, all the way through, and can be found just about anywhere for less money than your average punk 7", so do yourself a favor and pick up any of their 70s albums for some hot rockin' good times. Oh, and the title has nothing to do with the song itself. Hell, I forgot how we came up with the title at all? |
| LYRICS FROM THE SPLIT 7" WITH AGATHOCLES |
Colin Gets "Introspective" Yet Still Can't Get A Girlfriend No love, no goals, no hope, I know it's a clich� But nonetheless, I must deal with it day to fucking day Friends? Ha! Don't make me fucking scoff All pillars involving people eventually turn to salt The PMA/Has failed me/My misery/No one to blame but me See what I'm talking about when I say if you write a song about being depressed you're just going to sound like a fucking jerk? Well, this is me sounding like a fucking jerk. Pretty pathetic, huh? |
| One Life Stress Free Life used to frustrate me, and I'd get pissed off over stupid shit, but then I learned that in actuality, very few things in life are worth the stress (take a breath) Most situations that I thought were negative were only such because I chose to interpret them as such, and I've found that a stress free life is best (*whew!*) Most old people are fucking boring Their lectures on ethics leave me snoring Granted, some shit needs to be taken care of But most of it can be put off for fun?right? This is the obligatory part of the song where I really start to scream We tend to do this a lot in our songs, but anyways, there's one life for me? STRESS FREE! Hey, don't let the world get you down, 'cause you're gonna sound like a fucking jerk. Yeah, I think that's all that need be said on that subject. |