Shenanigans
Dance Club Massacre Lyrics


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Let's get drunk.
The troops are assembled and ordered to loosen their ties.
For on this sabbath day, the fortress is ours.
Every hour the shot heard around the world is shot by the likes of Jack or Jose.
What is this place you ask?
It's where we resurrect ourselves from one week ago.
Free roam.
Everything is ours.
What is this place you ask?
It's Shannon's pub.
Who wants to be immortal?
Who wants to drink from the Fountain of Youth?
Who wants free food and arcade golf?
With this treasure you'll never ever grow old.
The rules are simple, gentlemen.
Once you walk through those doors there's no way out.
And there's no last call in this port.
Everyone is the captain and they abide the code.
So when this ship has sunk, well then so will I, with honor and my fill.
With no rules it's like Camp Nowhere without the Lloyd of course.
But then again, maybe we should get the doc.
This way we can go back in time and relive the memories of when we rocked the house.
Where everybody knows your name.
And they're always glad you came.
You wanna be where you can see.




Our troubles are all the same.
You wanna be where everybody knows your name.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Dance Club Massacre's song Shenanigans paints a picture of a group of friends who meet up regularly at a bar called Shannon's pub. The lyrics invite everyone to let loose and get drunk with the troops, who have assembled themselves to take full advantage of their day at the fortress. The bar and its provisions offer everything from free roam to free food and arcade golf. The lyrics suggest that Shannon's pub is a place where one can resurrect themselves from one week ago and become immortal by drinking from the Fountain of Youth.


The rules are simple, once someone walks through those doors, there is no way out. Everyone is the captain, and they abide by the code. The lyrics suggest that the bar is a place where everyone knows your name and where all the troubles are the same. There is no last call in this port, and when the ship has sunk, everyone goes down with it, honorably, and filled.


In the end, the lyrics allude to nostalgia, where the friends relive the memories of when they rocked the house. The lyrics suggest that this bar at Shannon's pub is a place where everyone is free to be themselves, without rules, like "Camp Nowhere" without "the Lloyd," and a place where everyone wishes they could stay forever.


Line by Line Meaning

Let's get drunk.
The group is ready to start drinking and have a good time.


The troops are assembled and ordered to loosen their ties.
The group is getting prepared for a night of partying and letting loose.


For on this sabbath day, the fortress is ours.
They have taken over the bar for the night to have full control and domination.


Every hour the shot heard around the world is shot by the likes of Jack or Jose.
They are frequently taking shots of alcohol throughout the night.


What is this place you ask?
They are describing the venue they are currently in.


It's where we resurrect ourselves from one week ago.
The venue is where they come to unwind and forget about the stresses of the past week.


Free roam.
The group has free reign to do as they please within the venue.


Everything is ours.
They feel a sense of ownership over the venue and their experience there.


Who wants to be immortal?
They are inviting others to join in the fun and partying for the night.


Who wants to drink from the Fountain of Youth?
They are offering the experience of feeling young and carefree during their night out.


Who wants free food and arcade golf?
They are enticing others with the perks of the venue.


With this treasure you'll never ever grow old.
They are stating that the experience is so enjoyable, it makes them feel young and vibrant forever.


The rules are simple, gentlemen.
They are outlining that the only rule is to have fun and enjoy the night.


Once you walk through those doors there's no way out.
They are emphasizing the immersive and all-consuming nature of the experience.


And there's no last call in this port.
The venue stays open and available for their enjoyment all night long.


Everyone is the captain and they abide the code.
Each person is responsible for their own fun and enjoyment while also respecting the overall atmosphere and vibe of the venue.


So when this ship has sunk, well then so will I, with honor and my fill.
They are committed to having a good time and drinking until they can no longer stand.


With no rules it's like Camp Nowhere without the Lloyd of course.
The night is unstructured and carefree in the style of the movie Camp Nowhere.


But then again, maybe we should get the doc.
They are joking about getting drunk enough to need medical attention.


This way we can go back in time and relive the memories of when we rocked the house.
They are reminiscing about past nights out and hoping to create more memories like those.


Where everybody knows your name.
The venue is one where everyone is familiar and comfortable with each other.


And they're always glad you came.
People are happy to see each other and enjoy each other's company.


You wanna be where you can see.
The venue is where everyone wants to be to have a good time.


Our troubles are all the same.
Everyone is united in their desire to forget their worries and have fun.


You wanna be where everybody knows your name.
The group is emphasizing the importance of having a sense of community and belonging during a night out.




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