Porfirio Diaz
At the Drive-In Lyrics
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And all rich ones, too
Rich kids of the world unite
Dime on the bleachers
Head says not that far away
Bu the only way up is down
And i keep falling
Flip it again, but the answer
Doesn't matter how much time
You'll never forget that forgetting's required
Served on a platter of fakes
It's inevitable
We're proud to be pricks
We're proud to be assholes
Picking up the pieces one by one
Don't let it ride
Answer, someone, anyone
Won't you pick up the pieces
You left behind?
At the Drive-In's "Porfirio Diaz" is a song that offers a powerful social message to the listener, in the band's trademark post-hardcore style. The opening lines "Kiss and kill your boyfriend / And all rich ones, too / Rich kids of the world unite" call for a rebellion of the middle class and a rejection of their aspirational lifestyle. The lyrics suggest that the wealthy and those who aspire to their status are part of a fraudulent system, one that is doomed to fail. The call for rebellion is reflected in the line "We're proud to be pricks / We're proud to be assholes", which suggests that the band sees themselves as outsiders who are challenging the status quo.
The song also reflects on the theme of forgetting, which runs throughout the lyrics. The line "You'll never forget that forgetting's required" reflects on the idea that society expects people to forget about injustices and inequalities in order to maintain stability. The idea of forgetting is further reflected in the line "Don't let it ride / Answer, someone, anyone / Won't you pick up the pieces / You left behind?", which suggests that the listener should not allow themselves to forget about the injustices they see in the world.
Overall, "Porfirio Diaz" is a song that encourages social activism and rebellion against existing power structures. The lyrics suggest that the current system is fraudulent and unsustainable, and that change is necessary to create a just society.
Line by Line Meaning
Kiss and kill your boyfriend
Engage in malicious behavior towards your significant other
And all rich ones, too
Extend this malicious behavior towards wealthy individuals
Rich kids of the world unite
Encourage spoiled children worldwide to band together
Dime on the bleachers
A small value placed on an insignificant object or event
Head says not that far away
Believe that something is not too distant or unattainable
Bu the only way up is down
Sometimes the best path towards success involves taking risks and making big mistakes
And i keep falling
Continuously making errors and falling short of goals
Flip it again, but the answer
Attempt to approach a problem from a different angle
Hasn't spared its change
Despite trying a new approach, the outcome remains the same
Doesn't matter how much time
No matter how many attempts are made or amount of time passed, the same results will occur
You'll never forget that forgetting's required
In order to move forward, it is necessary to let go of past mistakes and failures
Served on a platter of fakes
The cultural norms and expectations presented in society are often inauthentic
It's inevitable
It is impossible to avoid the consequences of one's actions
We're proud to be pricks
We take pride in our self-centered and aggressive behavior
We're proud to be assholes
We take pride in our rude and insensitive behavior
Picking up the pieces one by one
Slowly repairing the damage that has been done as a result of our actions
Don't let it ride
Don't ignore the consequences of your actions or let them slide
Answer, someone, anyone
Seeking help or guidance from anyone who is willing to respond
Won't you pick up the pieces
Asking for assistance in fixing the problems that have been caused
You left behind?
The issues that have resulted from our behavior are not easily fixable on our own
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: ADAM AMPARAN, CEDRIC BIXLER, OMAR RODRIGUEZ, RYAN SAWYER, JAMES WARD
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