Slack Motherfucker
Unraveling Slackness: Superchunk's Anthem of Defiance
Lyrics
You haven't moved from that spot all night since you asked for a light
The person addressed in the song hasn't moved since asking for a light, possibly indicating a lack of initiative or motivation.
you little smoke stack
"Smoke stack" is likely a reference to smoking excessively, contributing to the person's inactivity or lack of productivity.
You've wasted my time
The listener has wasted the singer's time, suggesting a feeling of frustration or annoyance.
I'd like to see you try and give it back
The singer challenges the listener to attempt to return the wasted time, implying it's impossible.
I'm working
The singer is engaged in work or activity.
But I'm not working for you!
Emphasizes that the singer isn't working specifically for the addressed person, indicating a lack of obligation or responsibility towards them.
Slack Motherfucker!
Expresses frustration or disdain for someone who appears lazy or unproductive.
Relax, sit down
Inviting the listener to relax, possibly sarcastically, before taking action.
I'll kick that stool right out from under you
Threatening to disrupt the listener's comfort or relaxation by removing their stool, implying an intention to disturb or challenge their inactivity.
Well, then, I see you sitting outside
Observing the listener sitting outside, mirroring their behavior or actions.
Well, I can do the same thing too
Asserting the singer's capability to do the same actions as the listener, possibly highlighting a lack of uniqueness or specialness in their behavior.
I'm working
Reiterating engagement in work or activity.
But I'm not working for you!
Reiterating that the work being done is not for the addressed person.
No!
Emphatic denial or refusal of working for the listener.
Slack Motherfucker!
Reiteration of frustration or disdain towards someone perceived as lazy or unproductive.
I'm working
Reiterating engagement in work or activity.
But I'm not working for you!
Reaffirming that the work being done is not for the addressed person.
Slack Motherfucker
Repeated expression of frustration or disdain towards the addressed person's laziness.
You Motherfucker!!
Angrily reiterating the insult towards the addressed person.
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