Dirty Shiny Rock and Roll
Brasko Lyrics
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It's just a phase and that I'm wasting my whole life
Call me old school I like my hair pulled
I like dirty shiny rocknroll
The lonely teens in the queens keep me up at night
They roam the streets with their guns holding every right
Call it new age it's like a rat cage
I like dirty shiny rocknroll
In the song "Dirty Shiny Rock and Roll" by Brasko, the opening lyrics highlight the singer being criticized for their appearance and lifestyle by an external party. The individual is referred to as not fitting the notion of the norm and is told it's just a phase. However, the subject tells the opposing party that they are content and secure with their way of life. The line "Call me old school I like my hair pulled" signifies the character's connection to a particular era where the rocker aesthetic was celebrated, which clashes with the modern era's other standards of beauty.
The second paragraph speaks on Brasko's admiration and empathy for the disenfranchised youth of a city's suburbs, called the "queens." The verse touches upon the daily struggles of being oppressed and criminalized due to their appearance and behavior. The use of the phrase "gunning for a right" could be an imaginative parallel to the bleak reality of many youths who are often forced to fight for their basic human rights. The chorus' repetitive statement, "I like dirty shiny rocknroll," represents a reminder of the character's fundamental aesthetic preference, regardless of society's critique and should be celebrated.
Line by Line Meaning
You say my jeans, my hair and my heads not right
You criticize my appearance and my mindset.
It's just a phase and that I'm wasting my whole life
You believe this is just a temporary stage and that I am ruining my future.
Call me old school I like my hair pulled
Label me as traditional, but I find pleasure in rough and aggressive behavior.
I like dirty shiny rocknroll
I enjoy music that is untidy and unpolished, with a raw and edgy sound.
The lonely teens in the queens keep me up at night
I think about the isolated youth in the city who trouble me greatly.
They roam the streets with their guns holding every right
They carry weapons and feel justified in their actions.
Call it new age it's like a rat cage
Their behavior is labeled as modern, but it resembles imprisonment in a confined space.
I like dirty shiny rocknroll
Regardless of the situation, I still find refuge in rough, intense music.
I like dirty shiny rocknroll
Once again, I find comfort through the roughness and honest nature of rock music.
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Written by: Jordan Gable
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