Shortly after forming they enlisted Milo Aukerman and made what started out a surf band into a full fledged punk unit. Descendents have diverged from their punk peers, perhaps because of the Beach Boys influences, and sang about topics that touched many young punks' lives like parents, food, girls and being rejected.
This band separated due to Milo actually going to college (he attended the University of California, San Diego) just like the title of their debut. This and other constraints have made them famous for their long hiatuses, which are sometimes a decade span in length. The band has now spread out across their country of origin and their future is somewhat uncertain.
Lead singer Milo Aukerman currently resides in Newark, Delaware. He was a biochemist for the internationally known DuPont Chemical company, which is based out of Delaware. However, whenever the end of Descendents seemed to be approaching, Milo popped up again and the band released a new record. Aukerman then later returned to his academic duties in teaching biochemistry. He then quit his academic life to pursue a career in music fulltime.
I'm Not a Loser
Descendents Lyrics
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'Cause my pants are really too low
Think that I'm a slob
'Cause I got holes in my shoes
Think my cock is like
I like my dirty shirt
Well you can fuck off
'Cause I'm working sixty a week
When your pappy won't buy
You a brand new car
Take a girl out she won't fuck you
After you just brought her a gram of coke
You spent all your money on shitty coke
I'm not a loser! That's right,
I'm not a loser!
Cruise down the boulevard
Wasting Mommy's gas while you're
Looking for kicks on Friday night
You're only goal in life
Is to smoke a joint
And decide how you're gonna get
Laid tonight
You are a fucking son-of-a-bitch
You arrogant asshole
Your pants are too tight
You fucking homo
You suck, Mr. Buttfuck
You don't belong here
Go away you fucking gay
I'm not a loser!
The lyrics in Descendents' song "I'm Not A Loser" appear to be a response to judgmental individuals who may look down on someone for their appearance or lifestyle choices. The lyrics express a sense of defiance and self-confidence, stating that even though others may perceive the singer as a "loser" due to their low pants or dirty shirt, they are not defined by these shallow judgments. The singer seems to take pride in their hard work, as they mention working sixty hours a week, possibly implying that they are not reliant on others for financial support.
The second verse continues with the theme of criticism and judgment, as the singer describes a youth culture that is fixated on drug use and casual sex. The singer appears to criticize this mindset, implying that those who prioritize these things are not necessarily living fulfilling lives. The final line, "You are a fucking son-of-a-bitch," seems to be directed at the critical individual, expressing anger and frustration at their judgmental attitude.
Line by Line Meaning
Think that I'm a loser
You judge and label me without really knowing me
'Cause my pants are really too low
You stereotype me based on my appearance
Think that I'm a slob
You make assumptions about my cleanliness based on my shoes
'Cause I got holes in my shoes
You believe that my worth is based on my material possessions
Think my cock is like
You make vulgar comparisons about my body
I like my dirty shirt
You think that I don't care about my appearance
Well you can fuck off
I don't need your judgment or negativity in my life
'Cause I'm working sixty a week
I'm working hard to make a living and support myself
You think that life is really tough
You don't understand the struggles and challenges I face daily
When your pappy won't buy
You have the privilege of relying on your parents for financial support
You a brand new car
You value material possessions more than personal growth and independence
Take a girl out she won't fuck you
You believe that you're entitled to someone's body after buying them something
After you just brought her a gram of coke
You engage in harmful and illegal activities to impress others
You spent all your money on shitty coke
You prioritize temporary pleasure over long-term success and happiness
I'm not a loser! That's right,
I refuse to believe and accept the negative labels and judgments you impose on me
Cruise down the boulevard
You engage in aimless and unproductive activities
Wasting Mommy's gas while you're
You take advantage of your parents' resources without contributing or showing appreciation
Looking for kicks on Friday night
You prioritize instant gratification and entertainment over personal growth and development
You're only goal in life
You lack direction and meaningful purpose in your life
Is to smoke a joint
You engage in substance abuse to cope with your problems and emotions
And decide how you're gonna get
You objectify and dehumanize others for your own pleasure
Laid tonight
You engage in casual sex without valuing or respecting yourself or others
You are a fucking son-of-a-bitch
You are a disrespectful and malicious person
You arrogant asshole
You behave in a self-important and entitled manner
Your pants are too tight
You are overly concerned with your appearance and conformity to societal norms
You fucking homo
You use homophobic slurs to insult and demean others
You suck, Mr. Buttfuck
You disrespect and degrade others based on their sexual orientation or preferences
You don't belong here
Your behavior and attitude are unacceptable and unwelcome
Go away you fucking gay
You use discriminatory language to marginalize and exclude others based on their identity
I'm not a loser!
I assert my worth and value as a person, despite your attempts to bring me down
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