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.
Marriage
Descendents Lyrics
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The lyrics of Descendents' song Marriage express a conflicted feeling of wanting to express love and commitment to someone, while also feeling uncertain and insecure about the response they will receive. The singer is asking if the person they are addressing knows their true feelings and thoughts, and admits to not understanding why they feel that way. The song captures the complexity of romantic relationships, where one person's feelings may not always be reciprocated or understood by the other, but the desire for connection remains strong.
The line "I don't want to have sex with you, I want to be your friend" is particularly notable, as it subverts the common assumption that romantic attraction and sexual desire are always linked. Instead, the singer is expressing a desire for emotional intimacy and companionship without the expectation of physical intimacy. This rejection of traditional gender norms and expectations is a common theme in much of Descendents' music, which often confronts societal expectations and norms in relationships, gender roles, and personal identity.
Musically, the song is characteristic of Descendents' punk rock sound, with driving drums, distorted guitars, and fast-paced vocals. The energy of the music reinforces the urgency of the singer's emotions and the conflict between their desire for connection and their fear of rejection.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you know what I think of you?
Have you ever wondered what my true feelings are regarding you?
do you know what I feel is true?
Do you have any idea what my genuine emotions are towards you?
do you know what I think of her?
Have you ever thought about what my opinions are regarding the girl I am interested in?
I know what she thinks of me, I'm sure
I am entirely confident about the thoughts that she has about me.
don't know why it's so, but it's true!
I am not sure why it's happening, but it's the truth!
so you know what I think about you but do you know what you want me to do?
Now that you know my thoughts, can you tell me what action you expect me to take?
when you see me staring at you do you know what I want you to do?
Do you understand my intentions when I gaze at you?
I don't know why it's so, but it's true!
Even I don't know the reason, but it's the truth!
I don't want to have sex with you
I am not interested in having sexual relations with you.
I want to be your friend
All I aspire to be is your companion in life.
I want to be with you
I wish to spend my life with you.
I want you to marry me now
I would like to get married to you as soon as possible.
you know what I think about you
You are now aware of my opinions regarding you.
you know that my speed is you
You understand that you are my ultimate priority.
I know I want you to be my wife and be with me the rest of your life
I am confident that I want you to be my spouse, and I desire to spend the rest of our lives together.
do you know what I think about you?
Have you understood what my feelings are regarding you?
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Ruben Figueroa
Do you know what I think about you?
Do you know what I feel is true?
Do you know what I think about her?
I know she thinks about me, I'm sure
I don't know why it's so, but it's true
I don't know why it's so, but it's true
So you know what I think about you
Do you know what I want you to do?
When you see me staring at you
Do you know what I want you to do?
I don't know why it's so, but it's true
I don't know why it's so, but it's true
I don't know why it's so, but it's true
I don't know why it's so, but it's true
I don't wanna have sex with you
I wanna be your friend
I wanna be with you
I want you to marry me
So you know what I think about you
Do you know that my speed is you?
I know I want you to be my wife
And stay with me the rest of your life
Do you know?
Do you know?
Do you know?
Do you know?
Do you know what I think about you?
Zachary Tracy
Thinking about this song whilst thinking about an unrequited love that I begrudgingly hold dearest to my heart.
Dope Piece
best song on the album i.m.o
Scooboes
@Danny Hernandez Or what about Suburban Home, or Im Not A Loser
Dchoney
Hope, Bikeage, Marriage, not necessarily in that order.
Moss
for sure
Danny Hernandez
What about Bikeage?
Greasy Garry
I think kabuki girl or jean is dead
Ruben Figueroa
Do you know what I think about you?
Do you know what I feel is true?
Do you know what I think about her?
I know she thinks about me, I'm sure
I don't know why it's so, but it's true
I don't know why it's so, but it's true
So you know what I think about you
Do you know what I want you to do?
When you see me staring at you
Do you know what I want you to do?
I don't know why it's so, but it's true
I don't know why it's so, but it's true
I don't know why it's so, but it's true
I don't know why it's so, but it's true
I don't wanna have sex with you
I wanna be your friend
I wanna be with you
I want you to marry me
So you know what I think about you
Do you know that my speed is you?
I know I want you to be my wife
And stay with me the rest of your life
Do you know?
Do you know?
Do you know?
Do you know?
Do you know what I think about you?
Richie Dagger
Close, but no cigar.
LP P
Aguante!!!