1. Dingus. is a garage… Read Full Bio ↴There are several bands with the name Dingus:
1. Dingus. is a garage punk, surf band currently based in Chicago, Illinois.
https://campdingus.bandcamp.com
2. Dingus was a hardcore punk band from New Jersey. Influenced by hardcore bands from the early eighties, Dingus formed in 2003 by vocalist and bassist Pete Russo and guitarist Frank Krov.
http://www.myspace.com/syrum114
3. Alt-country band from Drammen, Norway.
https://soundcloud.com/dingusband
4. Punk band from Philadelphia.
I'm Really Old
Dingus Lyrics
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And suddenly I'm on my own
I can vote, play bingo, smoke, enlist,
But can't seem to let myself go
I guess I'm leaving you mother,
I'll be back this summer
My dorm will be lonely unless there's a chick
Breaking up a history,
Taking up a life to carry on,
Leaving everything I know behind
Laundry days, tuition paid, gotta keep on keeping up
Because those high school days are over now
You better get to every class, those tests will kick your ass
Because those high school days are over now
Can't afford a thing, can't afford the time to get a job
You've got to study!!!
Oh, how I miss those good ol' days when Mom would tuck me in
Because those high school days are over now
Dependent days are over now
No more careless days of bliss
Because those high school days are over
So now it's farewell to father,
I never will bother you more for the car rides,
But will for the cash
I'll miss my allowance on Thursdays
Breaking up a history,
Taking up a life to carry on,
Leaving everything I know behind
Cause I'm always there
And I won't let you out of my side
The song "I'm Really Old" by Dingus talks about the transition from adolescence to adulthood, particularly the experience of leaving home for the first time to attend college or pursue an independent life. The lyrics reflect a mix of excitement and apprehension about the future, as the singer notes the newfound freedoms and responsibilities that come with being an adult. However, the nostalgia for the simpler, more carefree days of childhood is also palpable, as the singer longs for the comfort of being taken care of by their parents. The song captures the bittersweet feeling of growing up, where one must let go of the past and embrace a new, uncertain future.
The opening lines of the song - "It's been 18 years since fetus/And suddenly I'm on my own" - set the tone for the rest of the song. The reference to being a fetus highlights the fact that the singer is reflecting on their entire life up until this point, acknowledging the fact that they are leaving behind the only home they've ever known. The list of newfound freedoms - voting, playing bingo, smoking, enlisting - emphasizes the sudden change in the singer's life, and the fact that they are now legally an adult. However, the line "But can't seem to let myself go" suggests that the singer is still holding onto some aspects of their childhood and is not yet fully comfortable with their new adult identity.
The chorus of the song - "Breaking up a history/Taking up a life to carry on/Leaving everything I know behind" - encapsulates the theme of the song. The singer acknowledges that they are leaving behind their past, including their childhood and their family, and that they are taking on a new identity as they embark on a new phase of their life. The bittersweet tone of the lyrics highlights the fact that this transition is both exciting and challenging, as the singer must adapt to a new lifestyle and make a place for themselves in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
It's been 18 years since fetus,
It has been eighteen years since Dingus was a fetus,
And suddenly I'm on my own
Suddenly, Dingus is independent
I can vote, play bingo, smoke, enlist,
Dingus is now legally able to do things such as vote, play bingo, smoke, and enlist in the military.
But can't seem to let myself go
Despite newfound freedom, Dingus is struggling to fully embrace it.
I guess I'm leaving you mother,
Dingus is leaving their mother.
I'll be back this summer
Dingus plans to return home in the summer.
My dorm will be lonely unless there's a chick
Dingus may feel lonely in their dorm unless they have a romantic partner.
I'll miss your home cooked meals forever
Dingus will miss their mother's home cooked meals forever.
Breaking up a history,
This is the end of a chapter in Dingus's life.
Taking up a life to carry on,
Dingus is starting a new phase of their life.
Leaving everything I know behind
Dingus is leaving behind the familiar and entering the unknown.
Laundry days, tuition paid, gotta keep on keeping up
Dingus must continue to do laundry and keep up with schoolwork as they pay for tuition.
Because those high school days are over now
Dingus is reminiscing about their high school days but knows they are now over.
You better get to every class, those tests will kick your ass
Dingus is warning others that missing class will result in failing tests.
Can't afford a thing, can't afford the time to get a job
Dingus cannot currently afford to have a job due to time constraints.
You've got to study!!!
Dingus stresses the importance of studying.
Oh, how I miss those good ol' days when Mom would tuck me in
Dingus misses when their mother used to tuck them in.
Dependent days are over now
Dingus is no longer dependent on their parents.
No more careless days of bliss
Dingus can no longer be carefree.
So now it's farewell to father,
Dingus is saying goodbye to their father.
I never will bother you more for the car rides,
Dingus will no longer ask their father for car rides.
But will for the cash
However, Dingus will still ask their father for money.
I'll miss my allowance on Thursdays
Dingus will miss receiving their allowance on Thursdays.
Cause I'm always there
Dingus is always there for their loved ones.
And I won't let you out of my side
Dingus won't let their loved ones out of their sight.
Contributed by Joshua L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.