Smash
-The Offspring Lyrics
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Now I don't want to do it no more
I held it all in with blood on my face
Built it up, man, so bad you can taste
I don't slag no one, I don't even judge
Don't give me shit 'cause I'm not gonna budge
I just want to be who I want to be
I'm not a trendy asshole, I do what I want
I do what I feel like
I'm not a trendy asshole, I don't give a fuck
If it's good enough for you
'Cause I'm alive
Smash is the way you feel all alone
Like an outcast you're out on your own
Smash is the way you deal with your life
Like an outcast you're smashing your strife
Head over heels I've fit in before
Now I don't want to do it no more
I just want to be who I want to be
Guess that's hard for others to see
I'm not a trendy asshole, I do what I want
I do what I feel like
I'm not a trendy asshole, I don't give a fuck
If it's good enough for you
'Cause I'm alive
Head over heels I've fit in before
Now I don't want to do it no more
I just want to be who I want to be
Guess that's hard for others to see
I'm not a trendy asshole, I do what I want
I do what I feel like
I'm not a trendy asshole, I don't give a fuck
If it's good enough for you
I'm not a trendy asshole, I do what I want
I do what I feel like
I'm not a trendy asshole, I don't give a fuck
If it's good enough for you
'Cause I'm alive
I'm alive
I'm alive
There, I hope you enjoyed our time together today
You know, it seems harder and harder
To just sit back and enjoy the finer things in life
Well, till next time
Ta-ta!
The Offspring's song "Smash" is an anthem for those who feel like outcasts. The lyrics describe the frustration of trying to fit in and be accepted, but ultimately deciding to embrace one's individuality and do what makes them happy, regardless of what others think. The chorus emphasizes this theme with the line "I'm not a trendy asshole, I do what I want, I do what I feel like," and emphasizes the importance of living life on one's own terms.
The verses describe the struggle to fit in and previous attempts to do so, but also portray the dangers of suppressing one's true self for too long. The line "built it up, man, so bad you can taste" hints at the destructive consequences of repressing one's identity, and the chorus suggests that breaking free of societal expectations and embracing oneself is the key to feeling alive.
Overall, the song speaks to a universal struggle to find one's place in the world and the importance of staying true to oneself, even in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Head over heels, I've fit in before
I've conformed in the past
Now I don't want to do it no more
I no longer want to conform
I held it all in with blood on my face
I suppressed my true self and suffered for it
Built it up, man, so bad you can taste
It built up and became overwhelming
I don't slag no one, I don't even judge
I don't criticize others
Don't give me shit 'cause I'm not gonna budge
Don't try to change my mind, it won't work
I just want to be who I want to be
I want to be true to myself
Guess that's hard for others to see
Others have trouble accepting who I really am
I'm not a trendy asshole, I do what I want
I'm not trying to be cool, I just do what I want
I'm not a trendy asshole, I don't give a fuck
I don't care about fitting in or being fashionable
If it's good enough for you
If my choices don't meet your standards
'Cause I'm alive
But I'm still living
Smash is the way you feel all alone
Smash is the feeling of being isolated
Like an outcast you're out on your own
Like an outsider rejected by society
Smash is the way you deal with your life
Smash is the coping mechanism
Like an outcast you're smashing your strife
Like someone fighting against their struggles alone
There, I hope you enjoyed our time together today
Closing statement of the song
You know, it seems harder and harder
Life is becoming more challenging
To just sit back and enjoy the finer things in life
To relax and appreciate the good things in life
Well, till next time
Until the next encounter with difficult circumstances
Ta-ta!
Goodbye!
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Written by: Bryan Holland
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