Lyrics
The lottery line at fine foods is three blocks long
The line for the lottery at Fine Foods is three blocks long.
And Hussein's selling PBR to hipsters with ironic mustaches
Hussein is selling Pabst Blue Ribbon to hipsters with ironic mustaches.
Who most definitely once were punk, but now wear flannel
The hipsters, once punk, now wear flannel and scream over bar chords on acoustic guitars.
And scream over bar chords on acoustic guitars
Continuation of the description of the hipster lifestyle.
The parks full of scum fucks, ooggles, and train kids
Parks are filled with various subcultures like scum fucks, ooggles, and train kids.
Busking and flying signs for Sparks and beast ice
These groups engage in busking and flying signs for alcoholic beverages.
But not food for their dog, not laundry mats to clean their clothes
They prioritize alcohol over essentials for their dog or personal hygiene.
They don't even shower but that's how it goes
They don't prioritize personal cleanliness, accepting it as part of their lifestyle.
And I don't care much either way
The singer expresses indifference to this lifestyle.
'Cause when they're my age they'll all own Saabs
Suggests that these individuals will eventually achieve financial success.
Vacation homes with pending divorce, memberships at the golf course
Describes a future of owning luxury items, vacation homes, and dealing with divorce.
And I do not, (hell nah) no I do not (check yourself)
Reiterates the singer's lack of concern or connection to this future.
You see I grew up in a traffic jam, a cul-de-sac all American
The singer describes their own upbringing in a typical suburban setting.
With tapered jeans and leather jackets and Nike high tops
Details of the singer's past attire and lifestyle.
A hair farmer from the suburbs (ooh-hoo)
Reference to a suburban lifestyle and appearance.
A drunk speed metal drummer (ooh-hoo)
Describes a past involvement as a drunk speed metal drummer.
Now how the hell did I end up a Realtree camo and Carhartts
The singer questions how they ended up adopting a different lifestyle.
It's safe to say that I lost grip (oh look)
The singer acknowledges a loss of grip on their original identity.
There goes another hipster kid
Observation of another hipster's fate.
In neon on a track bike paying a school to learn art
The hipster is portrayed as engaged in unconventional education.
A buy green vegetarian, a fashion icon charlatan, at the bar buying rounds
Description of the hipster as a fashion-oriented individual at a bar.
With his mother's credit card
The hipster is using their mother's credit card for purchases.
And I don't care much either way
Repetition of the singer's indifference to the observed lifestyle.
'Cause when they're my age they'll all own Saabs
Reiteration that the observed hipsters will achieve financial success in the future.
Vacation homes with pending divorce, memberships at the golf course
Repetition of the future scenario involving luxury and divorce.
And I do not (hell no), no I do not (c'mon)
Reiteration of the singer's lack of connection to this future.
And I don't care much either way (I don't either)
Repetition of the singer's indifference to the observed lifestyle.
'Cause when they're my age they'll all own Saabs
Reiteration that the observed hipsters will achieve financial success in the future.
Vacation homes with pending divorce, memberships at the golf course
Repetition of the future scenario involving luxury and divorce.
And I do not, no I do not
Final confirmation of the singer's disconnection from the described future.
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