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A for Arrogance
Agathocles Lyrics
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With an A on their backs
The A stands for arrogance
'coz respect they surely lackI watch them at our gigs
With an e on their jacks
The E stands for enemy
And egocentric
Another bullshit thing that I f**king hate
Telling me what I should do telling me what I shouldn't do
Another hardcore-master another punk-guru
Preaching about respect and so-called equality
But they're just creating and elitarian scene
Would-be gods destroying all the things we've built
Oh yes they're so punk
The song "A for Arrogance" by Agathocles is a critique of the punk/hardcore subculture's tendency towards arrogance and hypocrisy. The lyrics describe the singer watching members of the scene at shows wearing an "A" on their backs, which stands for "arrogance" because they lack respect. Additionally, they observe people wearing an "E" on their clothing, which stands for "enemy" and "egocentric."
The song goes on to discuss the hypocrisy of those within the punk/hardcore scene who claim to be against authoritarianism and, yet, create and enforce dogmatic values within their own community. These "would-be gods" preach about respect and equality, but in reality, create an elitist scene that destroys what the punks have fought for. The song ends with the conclusion that these people are not true punks, but rather a contradiction to the punk philosophy.
In summary, "A for Arrogance" addresses the idea that the punk/hardcore subculture, which should be based on equality and respect, can sometimes be hypocritical, arrogant, and create an elitist atmosphere.
Line by Line Meaning
I watch them at our gigs
Observing them at our shows
With an A on their backs
Sporting an A letter on their attire
The A stands for arrogance
The A represents their hubris
'coz respect they surely lack
Because they exhibit a deficiency of respect
I watch them at our gigs
Observing them at our shows (repeated line)
With an e on their jacks
Wearing an E symbol on their jackets
The E stands for enemy
The E indicates their hostility
And egocentric
Additionally, displaying self-centered behavior
Dogmatic values is what they create
They promote inflexible values
Another bullshit thing that I f**king hate
A belief that I despise as nonsense
Telling me what I should do telling me what I shouldn't do
Dictating my actions and prohibitions
Another hardcore-master another punk-guru
Another individual self-proclaimed as ultimate authority on punk music
Preaching about respect and so-called equality
Advocating for respect and supposed fairness
But they're just creating and elitarian scene
However, their actions cultivate a privileged environment
Would-be gods destroying all the things we've built
They act like deities and harm everything we have accomplished
Oh yes they're so punk
Sarcastically commenting on their behavior fitting in with punk culture
Contributed by Lillian I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Pedro Rdz
que cancion tan hermosa
Kevin Hensels
Hands down my favorite Agathocles song
Dreya Jordan
hahaa someones an anarchist
now feels twice as disenfachised
disoda
I watch them at our gigs With an A on their backs The A stands for arrogance 'coz respect they surely lackI watch them at our gigs With an e on their jacks The E stands for enemy And egocentric
Pavel Brambůrek
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MaharlikaAWA
You have an A on as your avatar.
roberto waska
best riff best truth, the most music that I'd heard ...great long life aguathocles
Ariz Leslie Phosphophyllite
Aguathotles xDDDD
LX TV
Tremenda Banda!!!! Cuantos recuerdos.
Arthur Georg
Esse riff não sai da cabeça mano pqp