You Didn't Ask for This
Rebel Anthems: Trashbag Ponchos Unleash a Folk-Punk Revolution
Lyrics
We started a band because we were bored
We formed a band out of boredom.
We wrote two songs and taught ourselves every chord
We created two songs and learned to play all the chords ourselves.
But some of us still had to learn how to play an instrument
Some of us still needed to learn how to play an instrument.
We fell in love, we slept around
We experienced love and engaged in casual relationships.
(Some of us never got off the ground)
Not everyone achieved success; some faced obstacles.
We may not be heroes, but we got ourselves a microphone
We may not be heroes, but we have a microphone to express ourselves.
This is what we say to you, and we hope you sing along
This is our message, and we hope you join in singing.
Fuck Trump, drink beer
An explicit expression against Trump; advocating for beer consumption.
Start a riot, have no fear
Encouraging rebellion without fear.
The world has gone to shit
Commenting on the deteriorating state of the world.
And nobody seems to care about it
Observation that people seem indifferent to the world's problems.
Drink more, not less
Advocating for increased alcohol consumption.
Love your friends, and forget the rest
Encouraging love for friends and dismissing the rest.
Why are we such slaves to greed
Questioning societal attachment to greed.
When John and Paul say it's love you need
Referencing advice from John and Paul about the importance of love.
It's been two years, we had our fun
Reflecting on two years of enjoyment.
It took that long to get my mom to come to a show
Noting the time it took for a family member to attend a show.
(And only one of us has done cocaine
Revealing that only one band member has tried cocaine.
Wait, what)
Expressing surprise and seeking clarification about drug use.
We played board games, we made a mess
Describing activities like playing board games and making a mess.
(I asked the RA to play strip chess)
Recalling a humorous incident involving asking an RA to play strip chess.
We graduated and now all of us are moving away
Announcing graduation and the band members moving away.
(To Tokyo, to Iowa, Cole's basement)
Listing various locations where band members are relocating.
This is what we sing for you
Reiterating the purpose of the song and encouraging participation.
And we hope you sing along
Expressing a fondness for folk-punk and advocating for sleeping in.
Folk-punk, sleep late
Suggesting unconventional entry to heaven without adhering to rules.
When you get to heaven just jump the gate
Expressing admiration for those who sing loudly.
Can't you see that we adore you
Repeating the anti-Trump sentiment and promoting beer consumption.
When you sing so loud we can't ignore you
Encouraging rebellious singing without being ignored.
Fuck Trump, drink beer
Reiterating dissatisfaction with the state of the world.
Start a riot, have no fear
Repeating the call for rebellion and fearlessness.
The world has gone to shit
Echoing the sentiment about the world's deteriorating condition.
And nobody seems to care about it
Reiterating the observation that people seem indifferent to global issues.
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