Against All Authority (often abbreviated as -AAA-) is a DIY ska-punk band. … Read Full Bio ↴Against All Authority (often abbreviated as -AAA-) is a DIY ska-punk band. They were founded in Miami, Florida in 1992, driven by willingness to promote their message: "questioning our economic differences and promoting our human similarities," as stated by their official site. A strong engagement in political and social issues is clearly evident in their lyrics. On an early stage, -AAA- decided to book concerts, make recordings, and even produce band t-shirts on their own. Later, they signed to Hopeless Records and became one of their major bands. In addition to touring and recording, the band is frequently involved in demonstrations and social projects. They have also influenced a number of other bands.

Ska Sucks
Against All Authority Lyrics

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Ska Sucks
Ska revival isn't cool you stupid fucks
And if you don't believe me you're a schmuck
But the trend will die out with any luck
Rudy, A message to you Rudy [x3]
FUCK YOU RUDY!
Ska Sucks
Ska revival isn't cool you stupid fucks

And if you don't believe me you're a schmuck

But the trend will die out with any luck

Overall Meaning

The song "Ska Sucks" by Against All Authority provides a commentary on the trend of ska revival, a musical genre from Jamaica that gained widespread popularity in the late 1970s and early 1980s. The lyrics suggest that the revival is not cool, and that those who enjoy it are "stupid fucks" or "schmucks". This negative opinion is reinforced throughout the song, with the repeated chant of "Ska Sucks" and the message to Rudy, a reference to a popular ska song by The Specials, being replaced with "Fuck You Rudy".

While the song may seem overly aggressive or insulting, it can be seen as a critique of the commercialization and commodification of music genres. The band may be suggesting that the trend of ska revival is only popular because it has been packaged and sold to a new audience, rather than being appreciated for its historical and cultural significance. Additionally, the band may feel that the ska revival movement has led to a watering-down of the original ska sound, which was rooted in social and political commentary.

Line by Line Meaning

Ska revival isn't cool you stupid fucks
The recent reemergence of ska music is not trendy or popular, and those who enjoy it are foolish.

And if you don't believe me you're a schmuck
Disagreeing with my opinion on ska music makes you even more foolish.

But the trend will die out with any luck
Fortunately, this ska revival trend will hopefully be short-lived and fade away soon.

Rudy, A message to you Rudy [x3]
A reference to the popular ska song 'A Message to You, Rudy' by The Specials, but used here to call out an individual named Rudy.

FUCK YOU RUDY!
A direct insult to the aforementioned Rudy, expressing disdain for his perceived role in promoting ska music.

Ska Sucks
Reiterating the title of the song and the band's overall message: ska music is not enjoyable, and should be avoided.

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