Turcotte opened his website in 2002 with the intention of producing "open source music". His self-produced single, Brad Sucks One, included the audio source files used to create the finished files, and later he posted these source files to his website along with the MP3s.
Turcotte waives all rights to his songs, essentially making them public domain. This total freedom allows him to promote his music through sites such as Magnatune and ccMixter, as well as Myspace and Podsafe. Since he was one of the first to make this decision, he also received free publicity through blogs and interviews in free culture magazines. His first full CD, I Don't Know What I'm Doing, was released both through Magnatune and a limited "professional" printing from his own website.
Turcotte also runs the website stripcreator.com , which allows participants to create their own talking-head webcomics. He is also the creator of in4mador. He is also listed on Sellaband, a website where artists co-ordinate raising money to record an album.
Official site: www.bradsucks.net/
Jamendo page: https://www.jamendo.com/artist/1333/brad-sucks
Dirtbag
Brad Sucks Lyrics
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But I only wanna be a modern man
On the wire it couldn't be nicer
Just thinking about the one that got away
Nobody wanna give me heart away
You could make your mind up it could take your time up
It seems you've mistaken me for someone who cares
Living underground taking it to the scene
Making money not knowing what it means
I'm a liar set shit on fire
Take your time talking down to all your friends
Living with the little dogs and elephants
It's hard to find it but I don't mind it
Hitching a ride with the bugs and the flies and I'm on my own
In Brad Sucks's song, "Dirtbag," the lyrics suggest a sense of detachment from society and the pressures of conforming to societal norms. The opening lines, "It's a little bit hard to understand, but I only wanna be a modern man," express a desire for progression and modernity, but simultaneously suggest a difficulty in achieving it. The singer seems to be reflecting on a lost love with "thinking about the one that got away" and "nobody wanna give me heart away." These lines express discontentment in general, which is deepened by the refrain "It seems you've mistaken me for someone who cares." The singer seems to regard himself as an outsider in society, rejecting the expectations of society, and acknowledges himself as "a dirtbag under the weather and overrated."
The second stanza describes how the singer makes a career by "living underground taking it to the scene, making money not knowing what it means." This highlights the conflict between material success and personal fulfillment, as the singer acknowledges his role in perpetuating a societal value system he does not fully believe in. He labels himself as "a liar set shit on fire" and admits to enjoying confrontations with others, saying "take your time talking down to all your friends." The final line of the stanza "It's hard to find it, but I don't mind it" suggests that while the singer recognizes the difficulties of living like a "dirtbag," he does not mind the challenges.
In conclusion, "Dirtbag" reflects the intrinsic dissatisfaction and disillusionment of modern society, represented through the lens of a nonconformist who rejects the norms of society. It explores the conflict between societal values and personal fulfillment, expressing a sense of alienation and disappointment in human relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
It's a little bit hard to understand
The following lines might be difficult to comprehend
But I only wanna be a modern man
I aspire to embody modern-era characteristics
On the wire it couldn't be nicer
I'm content with my current electronic communication
Just thinking about the one that got away
Reflecting on someone important that I've lost
Nobody wanna give me heart away
No one wants to give me their affection
You could make your mind up it could take your time up
You're allowed to take your time in making a decision
It seems you've mistaken me for someone who cares
You have the impression that I care, when I don't
I'm just a dirt bag under the weather and overrated
I'm tired and not as great as people think I am
Living underground taking it to the scene
I'm making music that's not mainstream
Making money not knowing what it means
I'm earning money without fully understanding its worth
I'm a liar set shit on fire
I'm a deceitful person who causes chaos
Take your time talking down to all your friends
Spend your time belittling your friends
Living with the little dogs and elephants
I'm living with small and big things together
It's hard to find it but I don't mind it
It's challenging to find it, but I'm okay with that
Hitching a ride with the bugs and the flies and I'm on my own
I'm on my own, traveling alongside the insects
Lyrics © DistroKid, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Brad Sucks
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@chasethecringewolf2195
This song is really vibing. I typically cringe at older songs I loved as a kid but this endures well.
@notrobertono
Party like its 2008 and Athene just dropped a new video! Remember playing this album over and over back in the day while sitting on the street and downing beers with friends
@boredandconfused
Amazing music. Been listening for about 10 years now. Love this guy and his voice.
@eyedragongaming6371
I remember those Spider-Man 4 trailers with this song
@OmarPerez-cq7zf
Make Raimi Spider-Man 4
@f0rml3ss
I still listen to this CD all the time
@newbinks9951
I have vivid memories being a silly 8 year old back in 2008 seeing the "Leaked" Spider-Man 4 trailer with this song and to this day it is a MASTERPIECE, I love you mr Brad Sucks. Thank you for this greatsong and all of the great memories, PS this song is legit the ONLY soundtrack for Spider-Man 4 if it ever comes to fruition :)
@newbinks9951
Just want to clarify it may have been 2009 shii I dont remember but it was a hell of a time to not only be a Spider-Man fan but discover some excellent new music.
@eyedragongaming6371
I remember that trailer had peters parents be criminals and Peter had a disease I think. His dad was protrayed by woody Harrelson in that trailer
@newbinks9951
@@eyedragongaming6371 lol what a time to be growing up.