We Aren’t Thrashers, We Are Hipster Posers
From Thrash to Poser: Unveiling the Irony in Belushi Speed Ball's Anthem
Lyrics
They say we play too fast
Expressing criticism that their music is considered too fast.
Too metal to be punk
Being perceived as too metal for punk music.
To punk to be thrash
Being in a musical space that is neither punk nor thrash.
Guess we’re all out of luck
Feeling unlucky or out of place in the music scene.
Free Market Barbarian
Describing themselves as supporters of a free-market system in music.
Gate keeping music for the win
Claiming to be gatekeepers of music and suggesting victory in doing so.
So you don’t get our schtick
Acknowledging that their style might be hard to understand.
Guess we should just quit
Suggesting the possibility of quitting due to lack of understanding.
We’re not Thrashers
Denying identification as thrash metal enthusiasts.
We’re Hipster Posers
Admitting to being hipster posers instead.
We’re not metal
Rejecting the label of being a metal band.
We’re just losers
Humorously embracing the identity of losers.
No Bullet Belts
Highlighting the absence of typical thrash metal attire like bullet belts.
Our hair is always clean
Contrasting their image with the stereotypical unkempt appearance of metal enthusiasts.
Cats in our arms
Emphasizing a softer side with the mention of cats in their arms.
And our jackets aren’t jeans
Rejecting traditional metal jackets made of denim.
So say what you will
Encouraging others to express opinions while maintaining their individuality.
I never quoted myself in an article
Humorous reference to not quoting oneself in articles.
But please I need expertise
Requesting expertise but with a humorous example of an irrelevant topic.
About how a horse can be royalty
Suggesting a preference for serious discussion over humor.
Skip the funny stuff
Directing the conversation to a serious topic, possibly indicating a change in tone.
Straight to the end
Urging to get to the point or conclusion without distractions.
You have a knife
Metaphorically questioning the listener's actions with a knife.
How many backs have you stuck it in
Questioning the listener's history of betrayal or deception.
We’re not Thrashers
Reiteration of not being thrash metal enthusiasts.
We’re Hipster Posers
Reiteration of identifying as hipster posers.
We’re not metal
Rejection of the label of being a metal band.
We’re just losers
Humorously embracing the identity of losers once again.
No Bullet Belts
Highlighting the absence of typical thrash metal attire like bullet belts once again.
Our hair is always clean
Repeating the contrast in image with traditional metal enthusiasts.
Cats in our arms
Re-emphasizing a softer side with the mention of cats in their arms.
And our jackets aren’t jeans
Reiterating the rejection of traditional metal jackets made of denim.
We’re not thrashers
Final denial of identification as thrash metal enthusiasts.
We’re hipster posers
Final admission of identifying as hipster posers.
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