Dillinger Four is a punk rock band formed in 1994 in Minneapolis, Minnesota… Read Full Bio ↴Dillinger Four is a punk rock band formed in 1994 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They have released five full-length studio albums. The current band members are Patrick Costello on bass guitar and vocals, Erik Funk and Bill Morrisette on guitars and vocals, and Lane Pederson on drums. They are signed to Fat Wreck Chords. 2008 saw the release of C I V I L W A R, their first record in 6 years.

Maximum Piss & Vinegar
Dillinger Four Lyrics

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I LAUGHED AT WHAT WAS SAID, Iæ‰ó BEEN MISLED, CONFUSING MY ENEMIES
BLIND TRUST IN WHAT WAS PUT IN FRONT OF ME
YOU LAUGHED AS WELL, IN ON THE JOKE ALL POKERFACED
FINGERS CROSSED BEHIND YOUR BACK
EYES NOT BETRAYING HOW THE DECK WAS STACKED

AND Iæ‰ó LIKE TO BE THE ONE TO WIPE THAT SMILE FROM YOUR FACE
TO LET YOU TASTE THE BITTERNESS THAT PASSING TIME HAS NOT ERASED

AND WHEN THE HOUSE OF CARDS YOU BUILT HAS FINALLY TOPPLED IN DECLINE
I HOPE THE PUNISHMENT AND PAIN WILL LAST A LIFETIME

YOU COAST ALONG YOUæ‰²E SO DAMN SMART YOU THINK
BUT NOT QUITE INVISIBLE, YOUæ‰²E IN MY EYE AND UNFORGIVABLE

'cause Iæ‰¢ ONE STEP QUICKER THAN THE LAST MOTHERF**KER
THAT YOU THOUGHT YOU GOT OVER ON BUT THEY COULDNæ‰µ WAIT AS LONG
TO SEE IT THROUGH
YOUæ‰¡L LET YOUR COMFORT GET THE BEST OF YOU

YOUæ‰¡L NEVER SEE IT COMING, OUT OF THE BLUE

LIKE IT WAS NOTHING, BUT YOU WILL KNOW YOUR SITUATION
BECAUSE THE END WAS YOU CREATION

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Dillinger Four's "Maximum Piss & Vinegar" express the frustration of being deceived by someone who was believed to be a trustworthy friend. The singer has been misled and had blind trust in what was put in front of them. They now look back at the situation with bitterness and resents the fact that the person who deceived them is still living comfortably, thinking they have gotten away with it. The singer takes pleasure in the idea of being the one to wipe the smile off the face of the deceitful person and allowing them to taste the bitterness brought by passing time. When the deceitful person's house of cards finally crumbles, the singer hopes that the punishment and pain are long-lasting.

The second verse is a direct message to the person who deceived them. The deceitful person believes they are smart and thinks that they have gotten away with their actions. However, the singer sees through their facade and holds them accountable for their actions. The singer is one step quicker than the last person the deceitful person got over on, and they will not let their comfort get the best of them. The deceitful person will never see the situation coming, and it will hit them out of the blue. The singer makes it clear that the deceitful person created their own downfall.

Line by Line Meaning

I LAUGHED AT WHAT WAS SAID, Iæ¥ BEEN MISLED, CONFUSING MY ENEMIES
I laughed and believed what was told to me, but it turned out to be false and my enemies were using my confusion against me.

BLIND TRUST IN WHAT WAS PUT IN FRONT OF ME
I blindly trusted what was presented to me, without questioning its validity or source.

YOU LAUGHED AS WELL, IN ON THE JOKE ALL POKERFACED
You also laughed and pretended to agree with me, while secretly knowing the truth and trying to deceive me.

FINGERS CROSSED BEHIND YOUR BACK
You were hoping for a different outcome than what you were presenting to me, and were not being fully truthful.

EYES NOT BETRAYING HOW THE DECK WAS STACKED
Your facial expressions did not show the true intentions or motives behind your actions.

AND Iæ¥ LIKE TO BE THE ONE TO WIPE THAT SMILE FROM YOUR FACE
I enjoy being the one to reveal the truth and make you feel regret or embarrassment for deceiving me.

TO LET YOU TASTE THE BITTERNESS THAT PASSING TIME HAS NOT ERASED
I want you to experience the negative consequences and regret caused by your actions, which will not fade over time.

AND WHEN THE HOUSE OF CARDS YOU BUILT HAS FINALLY TOPPLED IN DECLINE
When your deceit and lies are finally exposed and lead to your downfall.

I HOPE THE PUNISHMENT AND PAIN WILL LAST A LIFETIME
I desire for you to not only suffer the consequences in the present, but also experience ongoing pain and punishment for your actions.

YOU COAST ALONG YOUæ²E SO DAMN SMART YOU THINK
You are overconfident in your ability to deceive and navigate through life without consequence.

BUT NOT QUITE INVISIBLE, YOUæ²E IN MY EYE AND UNFORGIVABLE
You may think you are invisible and can get away with anything, but I have noticed your actions and will not forgive you even if others do.

'cause Iæ£ ONE STEP QUICKER THAN THE LAST MOTHERF**KER
I am smarter and quicker to catch on to deception than those who came before me.

THAT YOU THOUGHT YOU GOT OVER ON BUT THEY COULDNæ´ WAIT AS LONG
Those you have deceived in the past may not have caught on immediately, but eventually they too saw through your lies.

TO SEE IT THROUGH
To see the true intentions and motives behind your actions.

YOUæ¡L LET YOUR COMFORT GET THE BEST OF YOU
You will become complacent and let your guard down, allowing your deceit to catch up with you.

YOUæ¡L NEVER SEE IT COMING, OUT OF THE BLUE
You will be completely unaware of the consequences and punishment that will come your way.

LIKE IT WAS NOTHING, BUT YOU WILL KNOW YOUR SITUATION
You may have thought your actions were insignificant or would not lead to negative consequences, but you will come to realize the true gravity and severity of your situation.

BECAUSE THE END WAS YOU CREATION
The negative consequences and punishment you face are a direct result of your own deceitful actions.

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