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
Understood By Your Dad
Brad Sucks Lyrics
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Looking around for a
Reason to breathe again
At the time I was fine
I said I don't wanna fight
Until the morning is here again
It's such a normal day we should go outside
Don't you know
The lengths I would go
To be anyone that you wish I would
Don't you know
The lengths I would go
To be understood by your dad
He could get in my face with a ball and a chain
I could show him the blood pumping straight to my brain
The lyrics to Brad Sucks's "Understood By Your Dad" convey a sense of being lost and searching for meaning. The singer finds himself in a "maze of bodybags," a metaphorical representation of the overwhelming feeling of being stuck in a dead-end job or unfulfilling relationship. He is on the lookout for a reason to keep going, to keep breathing. However, at the time, he denies any conflict or disagreement, stating that he doesn't want to fight until the morning comes.
Despite his best efforts to maintain a sense of normalcy, the singer is deeply yearning to be understood, particularly by the father figure in his life. He is willing to go to great lengths to win over his approval, even if it means putting himself in physical danger, as evidenced by the lyrics "he could get in my face with a ball and a chain, I could show him the blood pumping straight to my brain." This desperation to be seen and accepted underscores the universal desire for validation and understanding, especially from those we admire and look up to.
Overall, "Understood By Your Dad" is a poignant commentary on the human struggle for connection and acceptance, as well as the lengths we'll go to achieve it.
Line by Line Meaning
In a maze of bodybags
I am surrounded by death and despair, feeling lost and alone.
Looking around for a
Searching for something, anything to hold onto in this sea of darkness.
Reason to breathe again
A cause or purpose to keep living, despite the pain and suffering.
At the time I was fine
I pretended to be okay, but deep down I was struggling.
I said I don't wanna fight
I tried to avoid conflict, preferring peace over aggression.
Until the morning is here again
I hoped that the light of day would bring clarity and relief from my inner turmoil.
When the sun is up we should come out at night
We should take advantage of the daytime to prepare for the nighttime, when we can truly be ourselves.
It's such a normal day we should go outside
In the face of mundanity, we should find ways to enjoy the simple pleasures of life and appreciate nature.
Don't you know
Haven't I made it clear?
The lengths I would go
I am willing to do whatever it takes, even if it seems impossible or crazy.
To be anyone that you wish I would
I want to be the person you need, even if it means changing myself or sacrificing my own identity.
To be understood by your dad
I desire acceptance and approval from a parental figure who may not fully appreciate or comprehend my choices.
He could get in my face with a ball and a chain
Even if he were to physically or emotionally intimidate me, I would stand my ground and defend my beliefs.
I could show him the blood pumping straight to my brain
I could use my passion and intellect to convince him of my worth and value as a human being, beyond his expectations or assumptions.
Contributed by Zoe N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
TooManyGuitars
amazing song. always like adding your tracks onto my biking/ snowboarding vids!!!
Davor Aleksovski
Your music makes me very very very happy! Brad you dont suck at all! LOVE YOU
HamDenRoede
LOVE this track!
V DLG
2018 and from Colombia still feeling the music. Cheers mate!
Thomas
brad sucks is awesome :) favorite song is still borderline tho, never gets boring
New Fallon
Oh my god. This is great. More than great. So little views!
Riley Bowman
I just remembered this song after about 10 years if not more, I’m obsessed with it all over again!
Olival
I've seen a video of a laptop computer and this song is amazing. Where the band came from, are they still playing ?
zugonna
this song's the only thing getting me through senior year of highschool
zugonna
it really is! i like the gorillaz as well but they're definitely a different vibe. it was super cool talking to you lmao, glad to know there's other people listening in 2021