Brian Baker, formerly of Minor Threat, formed Dag Nasty with Colin Sears, R… Read Full Bio ↴Brian Baker, formerly of Minor Threat, formed Dag Nasty with Colin Sears, Roger Marbury and Shawn Brown in 1985. Shawn's replacement on vocals (by ex- DYS frontman Dave Smalley) shortly before the recording of their debut full-length, Can I Say, began a revolving door membership that was to continue throughout their duration as a band (ultimately leaving Brian as the only original member.) Dag Nasty recorded Can I Say in June 1986, and Wig Out at Denkos in July 1987, for Dischord Records before moving to Giant Records for the release of Field Day in 1988. The Can I Say line-up reformed in 1992 to record Four on the Floor for Epitaph Records and again in 2002 to record a full-length for Revelation Records. In 1991, Dischord combined the Can I Say and Wig Out LPs onto one maxi-CD. Dischord re-mastered both records in 2003 and re-released them back onto two separate CDs, both including extra live and unreleased tracks.

Dag Nasty(1985 - 1991)

Dave Smalley - vocals on #19
Peter Cortner - vocals on #26
Brian Baker - guitar
Roger Marbury - bass on #19
Doug Carrion - bass on #26
Colin Sears - drums

Another Wrong
Dag Nasty Lyrics

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No matter what I do

I can't redeem myself
Or how I try

Start over again
Strip clean - pick up the pieces

Who made the rules

Who decides

when I've made up
paid up

Ten months this time

twelve before
Few others could take much more

Do it right

When I'm not even given the chance

How can I
To correct the mistakes I've already made?

It's so hard to live up to standards
When you don't even know what they are

How can you expect me to change?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in Dag Nasty's song "Another Wrong" are relatable for anyone who has ever felt like they can't escape their past mistakes. The singer expresses a sense of hopelessness, no matter how much they try to "redeem" themselves and "do it right." They feel like they are constantly starting over and picking up the pieces, but no matter how much time has passed, they still can't seem to make up for their past mistakes. The frustration in the lyrics is palpable, as the singer questions who made the rules and who gets to decide when they have paid their dues.

The line "It's so hard to live up to standards when you don't even know what they are" is particularly poignant, as it speaks to the idea that sometimes we are judged by standards we were never even aware of. The singer feels like they are expected to change, but they are not given a fair chance to correct the mistakes they've made in the past. The song is ultimately about feeling trapped by our own actions and the expectations of others, and the struggle to break free and move on.

Line by Line Meaning

No matter what I do
I am unable to rectify my past no matter how hard I try.

I can't redeem myself
I cannot absolve myself of my sins.

Or how I try
Regardless of my efforts.

Start over again
Begin anew.

Strip clean - pick up the pieces
Eradicate all mistakes and move forward.

Who made the rules
Who decided the laws.

Who decides
Who has the authority to determine the outcome.

when I've made up
Once I have tried.

paid up
Amends have been made.

Ten months this time
This time I must wait for ten months.

twelve before
I had to wait for twelve months before.