AFI has released eleven studio albums, ten EPs, one live album and one DVD. The band first reached substantial commercial success with their fifth album, The Art of Drowning (2000), which peaked at number 174 on the Billboard 200. They then broke into the mainstream with their sixth, Sing the Sorrow (2003), which peaked at number five on the Billboard 200 and remained on the chart for 51 weeks. The album was supported by popular singles "Girl's Not Grey" and "Silver and Cold", both of which peaked at number seven on America's Hot Modern Rock Tracks chart in 2003. "The Leaving Song Pt. II" was also released as a single, reaching number 16 on the chart. Sing the Sorrow was certified Platinum by the RIAA in 2006 and is AFI's best-selling release, having sold over 1.26 million copies as of September 2009.
AFI's seventh album, Decemberunderground (2006), debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and featured the hit single "Miss Murder", which topped the Hot Modern Rock Tracks chart and reached number 24 on the Billboard Hot 100. Another single, "Love Like Winter", reached number four on the Modern Rock Tracks chart. The album was certified Platinum by the RIAA in 2013.[6] Decemberunderground was followed three years later by Crash Love (2009), and then four years later by Burials (2013); both albums were also successful, peaking at number twelve and number nine, respectively, on the Billboard 200. The band's tenth and latest album, AFI (The Blood Album), was released in 2017, and peaked at number five on the Billboard 200, making it their second-highest chart position.
High School Football Hero
AFI Lyrics
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Wanna try to drink my weight in beer.
I wanna be a highschool football hero.
Wanna score a touchdown so I can score after the game.
Don't care about my future
'cause it is just another day.
I'll rush for forty yards and drink four forties later on.
I'm done with this brunette, someone pass another blonde.
Wanna try to drink my weight in beer-o.
I wanna be a highshcool football hero.
My coach tells me to drink my milk and wash it down with 'roids.
I've gotta get my rest so I can party with the boys.
My brain's put in upside-down so I'm just a little slow.
I'll change my name to Bubba so that
everyone will know...
I wanna be a highschool football hero with an S.A.T. score less than zero.
Wanna try to drink my weight in beer-o.
Wanna be a highschool football hero. (x2)
Wanna be a highschool football hero. Hike!
The lyrics of AFI's song "High School Football Hero" portray the life of a typical high school football player who only cares about partying and having fun rather than worrying about his future. In the first verse, the singer mentions that he wants to be a high school football hero with an SAT score less than zero, indicating he doesn't care about academics. He also wants to drink his weight in beer, showing his interest in partying.
The second verse portrays his reckless attitude towards love when he mentions he is done with a brunette and wants to "pass another blonde." The chorus repeats his desire to be a high school football hero with a low SAT score and drink his weight in beer. He also mentions that his coach tells him to drink milk and consume steroids.
The song portrays the life of a typical jock who is more interested in partying and scoring than academic success. The lyrics were written by lead singer Davey Havok, who also attended a high school similar to the one described in the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Wanna be a highschool football hero with an S.A.T. score less then zero.
I aspire to become a football star in high school, even if it means sacrificing my academic performance and getting a failing grade in my college entrance exam.
Wanna try to drink my weight in beer.
I want to attempt to consume as much beer as I physically can, regardless of its negative effects on my health and well-being.
I wanna be a highschool football hero.
My ultimate goal is to achieve success and popularity in high school by excelling in football, regardless of any other factors.
Wanna score a touchdown so I can score after the game.
I aim to score a touchdown in the football game, not just for the team's success, but for the potential romantic opportunities that may arise afterwards.
Don't care about my future
'cause it is just another day.
I have no concern for my future, as I see it as just another unimportant day. I prioritize my present pleasures and social status over long-term goals.
I'll rush for forty yards and drink four forties later on.
My plan is to make a 40-yard dash during the game and later drink four 40-ounce beers, which I consider to be impressive accomplishments.
I'm done with this brunette, someone pass another blonde.
I am no longer interested in the current dark-haired girl I am seeing, and I seek another blonde girl to pursue instead.
My coach tells me to drink my milk and wash it down with 'roids.
My coach encourages me to drink milk for its nutritional value, but also suggests I use steroids to enhance my performance, despite their potential health risks and illegality.
I've gotta get my rest so I can party with the boys.
I recognize the importance of rest for my physical performance in football, but I also prioritize partying with my male friends, and may sacrifice sleep for this.
My brain's put in upside-down so I'm just a little slow.
I acknowledge that my intellectual capabilities are limited or impaired, and this may affect my academic performance and critical thinking abilities.
I'll change my name to Bubba so that
everyone will know...
I am willing to adopt a stereotypical southern or redneck persona, represented by the name 'Bubba', in order to fit in and gain social acceptance among my peers.
Wanna be a highschool football hero with an S.A.T score less than zero.
Wanna try to drink my weight in beer-o.
Wanna be a highschool football hero.
The chorus reiterates my desire to become a football hero in high school, regardless of my poor academic performance or excessive drinking habits.
Wanna be a highschool football hero. Hike!
I am enthusiastic and eager to begin the football game and demonstrate my athletic abilities.
Contributed by Samantha J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
The Red Rabbit
I come back to listen to this about once a month.
Im 33.
MowgliNHazel
Same man… takes me back to 1999 staying up all night in Brandon Clouser’s basement trying to play these simple ass power chords and not being able to comprehend them at the time haha listening to cky. Literally the only kids in our small town of centerburg, OH that even knew of AFI and these gems haha. The good old days. Brandon and I stayed in touch and friends for over 20 years and last 5 years or so fell out of touch and haven’t heard from him since. Brandon maybe possibly your listening to this song somewhere and wherever you are man just know I’m always thinking about you and your still my best friend. Hope all is well buddy.
Colton snider.
The Red Rabbit
@MowgliNHazel fuckin' Ohio, man.
Eee Pee
never was actually a punk fan, really never even liked this band, but idk why i have always loved this song
Al sotnyk
Forgot bout this one