Three String Guitar

Unveiling Life's Symphony: NOFX's Three String Guitar
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Lyrics

I got two arthritic legs

I experience pain in both of my legs due to arthritis.

I got five tuning pegs

I have five tuning pegs, possibly referring to a musical instrument like a guitar with an extra peg.

I’ve got a bike that chain that

I own a bicycle chain that I've transformed into a strap, implying resourcefulness or creativity.

I turned into a strap

Utilizing the bike chain as a strap, possibly for a guitar, indicating a DIY approach.

I can’t remember the songs that

I struggle to recall the songs I wrote just last week, possibly highlighting forgetfulness or a rapid creative pace.

I wrote last week yeah I’ve got that

Expressing frustration or a common struggle with memory related to creative output.


I got thirty seven notes

I possess thirty-seven musical notes, and numerous famous quotes that have been used extensively.

And hundreds of used up famous quotes

Having accumulated a wealth of well-known quotes, possibly indicating a vast knowledge or experience.

And clichés on the wall

Clichés adorn my wall, suggesting a recognition of overused and unoriginal ideas.

My songs are like trees in the forest

My songs, like trees in the forest, go unheard, emphasizing a lack of recognition or appreciation.

No one hears them fall

A metaphorical representation of the isolation or obscurity of the artist's creations.

There are so many things

There are numerous possibilities or abilities available to the artist.

I can do with just three strings

I can achieve a lot with just three strings, suggesting simplicity and efficiency.

Still nothing gets dropped into the hat

Despite my capabilities, I receive little recognition or financial support.

I don’t steal melodies

I don't plagiarize melodies, indicating a commitment to originality.

And sometimes just change keys

I sometimes change musical keys, a common practice in songwriting, indicating variety.

Song masturbation, yeah I’ve got that

Describing the act of self-indulgent songwriting, possibly acknowledging a degree of egotism.


But all I need is two

I only need two strings to write superior songs compared to others.

To write better songs than you

Confidently asserting the artist's ability to create impactful music with minimal resources.

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