I Don't Wanna Go Home
Blisterhead Lyrics
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Across the country for a punk rock show
A new adventure every time we hit the road
Let's drink some beer we've got a long way to go
I just wanna drink and have fun with the band
Hang at the venue with my friends
I just wanna drink and have fun with the band
I don't wanna go home
But the promoters don't care cause they know we're great
Then we do a soundcheck and we try to do it quick
I'm on a stage more than a hundred miles away
The last gig on this tour but I still wanna stay
When I think about all the things that we've been through
I know this is the only the only thing I ever wanna do
I just wanna drink and have fun with the band
We've got the future in our hands
I just wanna drink and have fun with the band
I don't wanna go home
The song "I Don't Wanna Go Home" by Blisterhead is a punk rock ode to life on the road. The lyrics describe the band's experiences traveling across the country to play shows and the excitement that comes with it. The first verse sets the scene of a typical tour day, with the band packing up their van and hitting the road, ready to play a punk rock show in a new city. The chorus emphasizes the desire to have fun and enjoy the company of the band and their friends, without the worry or responsibilities of home.
The second verse describes the typical routine of arriving late and doing a quick soundcheck, but still feeling the thrill of being on stage and performing. The lyrics reflect on the bonds created through the difficult times and the obstacles faced as a band, with the final line declaring that touring is the only thing the band wants to continue doing.
Overall, the song is a celebration of the punk rock lifestyle and the joy of touring with a band. It highlights the sense of community that is formed in the punk rock scene, and the desire to keep the music and the memories alive.
Line by Line Meaning
It's six o'clock we've got to pack the van and drive
We need to prepare ourselves and our equipment to hit the road
Across the country for a punk rock show
We'll be traveling a long distance to play our type of music
A new adventure every time we hit the road
Each trip we take is full of new, exciting experiences
Let's drink some beer we've got a long way to go
We could use some beer to help pass the time during the lengthy drive ahead
I just wanna drink and have fun with the band
My priority is unwinding and enjoying the company of my fellow musicians
Hang at the venue with my friends
I want to spend time socializing with my companions at the location we'll be playing at
When we arrive we're always two hours late
We usually arrive behind schedule, but those in charge aren't bothered because they believe we'll perform well
But the promoters don't care cause they know we're great
The individuals in charge of promoting our performances aren't worried about us being tardy because they have confidence in our abilities
Then we do a soundcheck and we try to do it quick
We assess the audio and equipment prior to playing and attempt to do it hastily
I'm on a stage more than a hundred miles away
I'll be performing far from home, likely on tour
The last gig on this tour but I still wanna stay
Although this is the tour's final performance, I'd prefer to continue traveling and making appearances
When I think about all the things that we've been through
Reflecting on what we've survived and accomplished together as a group
I know this is the only the only thing I ever wanna do
I'm certain that performing music is the sole pursuit I desire for my foreseeable future
We've got the future in our hands
We have the ability to determine where we'll go and what we'll do next
I don't wanna go home
I would prefer to continue touring and spending time with my bandmates rather than returning home
Contributed by Grayson M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.