Linoleum
NOFX Lyrics

Possessions never meant anything to me
The singer doesn't value material possessions in life.

I'm not crazy
The singer is trying to convince themselves that they aren't crazy.

Well that's not true, I've got a bed
The singer is acknowledging that they have a bed, despite their claim of not valuing possessions.

And a guitar and a dog named Bob who pisses on my floor
The artist lists a few possessions they have, including a guitar and a dog who is less than obedient.

That's right, I've got a floor
The artist is again emphasizing that they have possessions, but they aren't important.

So what, so what, so what?
The singer is indifferent and unconcerned about their possessions.

I've got
The singer is making a list of the things they possess.

Pockets full of Kleenex and lint and holes
The artist has a messy collection of items in their pockets.

Where everything important to me
The most important things to the artist are held in their pockets.

Just seems to fall right down my leg
Despite their importance, the items in the artist's pockets often fall out of their pockets.

And onto the floor
When they fall out, the items often end up on the floor.

My closest friend linoleum
The floor, made of linoleum, is the closest and most reliable thing to the artist.

Linoleum
The singer repeats the word 'Linoleum' to draw attention to the importance of the floor to them.

Supports my head
The singer likely sleeps on the floor, finding comfort in its support for their head.

Gives me something to believe
The floor is a necessary constant for the singer that provides them with stability and something to rely on.

That's me on the beach side combing the sand
The artist describes a hypothetical moment of them on the beach, trying to find something of value among the sand.

Metal meter in my hand
The artist is equipped with a metal detector in order to aid their search.

Sporting a pocket full of change
The singer has change in their pocket, despite the poor condition of their pockets mentioned earlier.

That's me on the street with a violin under my chin
The singer describes another hypothetical situation, this time of them playing a violin on the street.

Playing with a grin
The artist is happy to be playing the violin, despite the lack of appreciation they may receive.

Singing gibberish
The lyrics being sung by the artist are nonsense or gibberish.

That's me on the back of the bus
The artist is now on the back of a bus, likely in transit to somewhere.

That's me in the cell
The singer may have found themselves in jail or a temporary holding cell at some point.

That's me inside your head
The artist is acknowledging that they exist within someone's thoughts or memories.

That's me inside your head
The singer repeats this lyric to emphasize their presence in someone's mind.