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.
This Place
Descendents Lyrics
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I haven't found a single thing to call my own
And there's nothing left for me to do
Just play the game, pretend to do work
No my boss isn't a jerk
It's just this place
This place sux
I been slinking throught the halls
And everybody treats me like a criminal
Talk about me behind my back
At least I don't have a stick up my ass
Like the people in this place
This place sux (3 X)
I feel my confidence draining away
I feel them laughing at me everyday
I never thought it would end up this way
Good thing I'm not going to stay
This place sux
I haven't found a single friend in
Three whole years
Cause there's nobody here but the Bible boys
Talking about their white bread politics
Gotta leave the room
Cause you're making me sick
Gotta leave this place
This place sux.
The Descendents' song "This Place" is a punk rock anthem about feeling isolated and discontent in one's place of work or study. The song's lyrics draw attention to the individual's struggle to find a sense of belonging and camaraderie in an environment that is characterized by conformity and rigid social norms.
The first verse opens with a dismal realization of one's own insignificance in the larger scheme of things, and the inability to feel connected or invested in anything within the workplace. The second verse reveals a deep sense of frustration and alienation, with the singer feeling judged and ostracized by their colleagues. The chorus serves as a defiant rejection of the status quo and a call to action, encouraging the listener to leave behind the suffocating monotony and seek out more fulfilling experiences and relationships.
The song's lyrics, while seemingly straightforward, carry a deeper message about the dangers of conformity and the importance of individuality and self-expression. By highlighting the flaws of a workplace that stifles creativity and discourages authentic relationships, the Descendents urge their listeners to take charge of their own lives and pursue their passions with unapologetic fervor.
Line by Line Meaning
This place sux
The place is terrible and unpleasant
I haven't found a single thing to call my own
I haven't found anything that belongs to me and makes me feel at home
And there's nothing left for me to do
I have no purpose here anymore
Just play the game, pretend to do work
I have to act like I'm busy and working to fit in
No my boss isn't a jerk
My boss is not the problem
It's just this place
The environment is the issue
I been slinking throught the halls
I've been walking around like a disheveled and shameful person
Like an unwashed dog
I feel dirty and unwanted
And everybody treats me like a criminal
People are judging and mistreating me unfairly
Talk about me behind my back
People are gossiping about me
At least I don't have a stick up my ass
At least I'm not uptight and unapproachable like others
Like the people in this place
The other people in this place are not friendly or welcoming
I feel my confidence draining away
My self-esteem is decreasing
I feel them laughing at me everyday
I sense that people are ridiculing me each day
I never thought it would end up this way
I couldn't have predicted that things would be so bad
Good thing I'm not going to stay
Fortunately, I won't be here much longer
I haven't found a single friend in three whole years
I haven't made any meaningful connections in this place for three years
Cause there's nobody here but the Bible boys
The only people here are religious and conservative
Talking about their white bread politics
They discuss bland and unexciting topics
Gotta leave the room
I have to exit the area
Cause you're making me sick
I can't tolerate being around these people anymore
Gotta leave this place
I must get away from this terrible environment
This place sux.
The place is terrible and unpleasant
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Supah Gualtah
lyrics
"This place sucks.
I haven't found a single thing to call my own,
And there's nothin' left for me to do.
Just play the game, pretend to do work.
No, my boss isn't a jerk; it's just this place.
This place sucks.
I've been slinkin' through the halls like an unwashed dog,
And everybody treats me like a criminal,
Talk about me behind my back.
At least I don't have a stick up my ass like the people in this place.
This place sucks.
This place sucks.
This place sucks.
I feel my confidence draining away.
I feel them laughing at me everyday.
I never thought it would end up this way.
Good thing I'm not gonna stay.
This place sucks.
I haven't found a single friend in three whole years
'Cause there's nobody here but the Bible boys,
Talkin' 'bout their white bread politics.
Gotta leave the room 'cause you're makin' me sick; gotta leave this place.
This place sucks."
Alyssa P
I go to catholic school and this song speaks my LIFE.
Johnny Blade
This song describes my school i think i should play it this year at the end of the year talent show
Total Recall Performs
Got this set as my ringtone for people in my "office" group
Supah Gualtah
lyrics
"This place sucks.
I haven't found a single thing to call my own,
And there's nothin' left for me to do.
Just play the game, pretend to do work.
No, my boss isn't a jerk; it's just this place.
This place sucks.
I've been slinkin' through the halls like an unwashed dog,
And everybody treats me like a criminal,
Talk about me behind my back.
At least I don't have a stick up my ass like the people in this place.
This place sucks.
This place sucks.
This place sucks.
I feel my confidence draining away.
I feel them laughing at me everyday.
I never thought it would end up this way.
Good thing I'm not gonna stay.
This place sucks.
I haven't found a single friend in three whole years
'Cause there's nobody here but the Bible boys,
Talkin' 'bout their white bread politics.
Gotta leave the room 'cause you're makin' me sick; gotta leave this place.
This place sucks."
M. A.
I haven't found a single friend in 3 whole years!
mothman
my fuckin GEOMETRY TEACHER brought me here. Thanks a TON and shout-out to mister tiech if you see this. punk rock at it's finest
DeviateDJ
Dedicated to my former employer!
KabukiGrrl
Cause music is only good if it's hard amirite!? signed -rushfan
brant morris
Reminds me of where i work
Phil Garner
Bonus cup baby!