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

I've Heard
Dag Nasty Lyrics

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I heard this
I'm jealous of everyone, why can't it be me (I heard that)

Overall Meaning

Dag Nasty's "I've Heard" is a song that conveys feelings of envy and frustration. The lyrics, "I'm jealous of everyone, why can't it be me (I heard that)," suggest that the singer is feeling left out and wishes they could experience the same joy or success that others are having. This sentiment is relatable to many people who may feel as though they are constantly missing out on opportunities that others seem to effortlessly enjoy.

The repetition of "I heard this" throughout the song emphasizes the singer's sense of disconnect and emphasizes their desire to be included. At the same time, the lyrics also suggest a certain amount of resignation to the situation. The fact that the singer has to "hear" about the experiences of others rather than experiencing them firsthand may imply that they feel powerless to change their situation.

Overall, "I've Heard" is a poignant examination of the feelings of isolation and envy that can come with seeing others succeed while feeling stuck in place. It speaks to the universal desire for acceptance and inclusion while acknowledging the often brutal reality of being left out.

Line by Line Meaning

I heard this
I was informed of the following

I'm jealous of everyone, why can't it be me (I heard that)
I am envious of all others and wish I could be in their place, as someone has expressed a similar sentiment to me

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