Asshole
Unveiling Society's Underbelly: Embracing the Message of 'Asshole'
Lyrics
It seems like I'm surrounded everywhere I go
Expressing a sense of being surrounded by negativity or challenges in various places.
Every fuckin town, ever fuckin show
Highlighting the ubiquity of negative experiences in different towns and shows.
I dedicate this song to everyone I know
Dedicating the song to everyone the singer knows, suggesting a universal theme.
'Cause its not always what you do
Stating that actions aren't always the focus; sometimes, inaction or avoidance is crucial.
But sometimes what you don't
Emphasizing the importance of what one refrains from doing as well.
Everyone is guilty, that's my philosophy
Asserting a philosophy that everyone is guilty, emphasizing a shared responsibility.
The ignorant and unaware in glee and apathy
Describing those who are ignorant and unaware, reveling in their ignorance and indifference.
The disrespectful selfish fucks that are proud to be
Criticizing disrespectful and selfish individuals who take pride in their negative qualities.
Everyone in between just like you and me
Expressing commonality between all individuals, including the singer and the listener.
Everywhere you go
Repeating the theme of encountering negative people everywhere.
Everyone you know
-Everyone you see
-Everyone you meet
-Assholes assholes
Summing up encountered individuals as "assholes."
Always talkin' shit and causing fuckin' hassles
Describing people who habitually talk negatively and cause trouble.
Someone's gotta tell you you're a fuckin' asshole!
Asserting that someone needs to inform the listener that they are behaving like an asshole.
What'cha gonna do when the fuckin' axe falls
Predicting negative consequences when someone's negative actions catch up with them.
Someone's gonna tell you you're a fuckin' asshole
Reiterating the need for someone to confront the listener about their negative behavior.
Get the fuck out of my way!
Expressing frustration and a desire for someone obstructing the singer to move away.
You deserve a punch in the face!
Suggesting a physical reaction (a punch) due to the listener's actions.
Why am I full of hate? you need to ask?
Pondering on the source of the singer's hate, implying a connection to the negativity around.
Everyone from my town boston mass is full of
Connecting the singer's hometown, Boston, with a prevalent attitude of being "assholes."
Fuckin' assholes
Reiterating the pervasive presence of "assholes" in the singer's environment.
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