Called Out
86 Mentality Lyrics
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and bought a pair of boots
sportin flash and fashion
before you learned the roots
flaunting sketchy politics
just trying to start some shit
you disgrace the culture
you fuckin make me sick
you've been called out
you've got no pride
you've been called out
grow up and be a man
you've been called out
get out while you still can
take a hard stance
about things that you hate
you never proved yourself
you steal and imitate
you only got a backbone when your crews around
alone on the street you don't make a sound
ya dance around politics
don't take me for a ride
i got more respect for boneheads
at least they pick a side
it's all racist bullshit
white, asian or black
you've been called
so watch your fuckin back
so run and fucking hide
In this song, 86 Mentality is calling out someone who has adopted certain popular styles of the punk subculture without actually understanding or respecting the roots of that culture. The person in question has cropped their hair and bought boots in order to look like a punk, but they haven't taken the time to learn about the political and social struggles that the punk movement has historically stood for. They are flaunting "sketchy politics" without actually having a coherent political stance, and seem to be more interested in causing trouble than in actually making a positive impact.
The chorus tells this person that they have been "called out" and that they need to grow up and be a man. They are urged to get out while they still can, before they cause more harm to the scene. The second verse suggests that this person only seems to have a backbone when their crew is around to back them up, and that they are otherwise silent and ineffectual. Overall, the song is a condemnation of poseurs and bandwagon jumpers who think they can adopt a certain style or look without actually engaging with the substance of the culture they are borrowing from.
Line by Line Meaning
You cropped off all your hair
You drastically changed your appearance
and bought a pair of boots
You acquired apparel to fit a certain image
sportin flash and fashion
You're embracing style without understanding the roots
before you learned the roots
You don't fully comprehend the culture you're representing
flaunting sketchy politics
You're promoting questionable beliefs
just trying to start some shit
You're being provocative for attention's sake
you disgrace the culture
Your actions are disrespectful to the community
you fuckin make me sick
Your behavior is repulsive to me
you've been called out
You've been exposed for your actions
you've got no pride
You lack self-respect
grow up and be a man
Take responsibility for your actions and be mature
get out while you still can
It's better to leave than continue to bring negativity
take a hard stance
Take a firm position on something you strongly dislike
about things that you hate
Regarding issues that cause you to feel intense dislike
you never proved yourself
You've never demonstrated your worth
you steal and imitate
You lack originality and copy others
you only got a backbone when your crews around
You only show strength when you're with your group
alone on the street you don't make a sound
You're not courageous without backup
ya dance around politics
You're not committed to your beliefs
don't take me for a ride
Don't deceive me or manipulate me
i got more respect for boneheads
I have more admiration for people with opposing views who stand by their beliefs
at least they pick a side
At least they take a stance on the matter
it's all racist bullshit
All of it is discriminatory nonsense
white, asian or black
Regarding any race
you've been called
You've been exposed
so watch your fuckin back
Be cautious and wary of the consequences of your actions
so run and fucking hide
So flee and seek refuge
Contributed by Grayson M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Old Trad
"Trad nancy boy scumbags"? Tell me more about this please.
RazorCatheter
This song must've been written about Ryan Sparks.