Derek
Breaking the Edge: Guttermouth's Rebellious Anthem
Lyrics
Can't you see
Expressing the inability of others to recognize a personal choice or lifestyle.
That I'm not straight edge
Acknowledging a deviation from the straight-edge lifestyle, which typically involves abstaining from drugs and alcohol.
You can tell
Suggesting that the speaker's non-straight-edge lifestyle is evident or noticeable.
By the look in my eye
Indicating that the speaker's demeanor or expression reveals their divergence from the straight-edge culture.
I hear that shit you preach
Dismissing or rejecting the preachings of the straight-edge community.
It's so far out of reach
Describing the straight-edge ideology as distant or unattainable for the speaker.
You meaningless x's
Referring to the "meaningless x's," symbols associated with straight-edge, possibly implying insignificance.
Don't cry
Encouraging those with the straight-edge symbol not to be upset or emotional about the speaker's choices.
It's done man
Asserting that a decision has been made, likely about rejecting the straight-edge lifestyle.
Yes, it's done man
Reaffirming the completion of the decision-making process.
Yes, it's done
Emphasizing that the rejection of the straight-edge lifestyle is final.
We know your scene is gone
Observing that the straight-edge scene or community no longer aligns with the speaker's values.
Yes it's gone, it's gone
Reiterating that the straight-edge scene has disappeared or is no longer relevant.
Train of thought that you'll outgrow
Describing a thought process that the speaker believes others will eventually grow out of.
It's only a matter of time
Implying that the mentioned thought process is temporary and will change over time.
I'm old enough to think
Claiming the maturity to make independent decisions, such as the choice to consume alcohol.
So I'm old enough to drink
Connecting the ability to think independently with the legal age for drinking.
I won't ebb with your tide
Expressing a refusal to conform to the prevailing trends or beliefs.
Hide behind your x's, that is fine
Acknowledging the use of straight-edge symbols (x's) as a form of hiding or protection.
But keep it to yourself
Advising those who adhere to straight-edge beliefs to keep their convictions private.
Don't you get it, admit it
Urging understanding and admission of the changing circumstances or choices.
This phase is for the under twenty one
Declaring that the phase or lifestyle being discussed is suitable for those under the age of twenty-one.
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