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.
Kissing Ass
Dingus Lyrics
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And yet a necessary trait to get the job
Sucking up until lips are chapped and mouth is dry
Self-esteem will slow you down
I'd counterfeit to make you happy, you're so much bolder
I'd force a smile, I'd rub your shoulders
I might just live my life working under some white collared bastard
I'd stand by lies, and that's the truth
I'd do what's wrong if you would say it's right
I'd bend over, and I'd endure and have it your way
Through this injustice, through it all
Will I just piss and moan
And meanwhile support the very system that is killing me?
It's only our lives that we're wasting
We nod and we drool unconscious
Becoming the rats that we're racing
Promotions without a purpose
(endeavor forever, we'll never be better off)
Kissing ass: a skill developed mindlessly
If at first you don't succeed, try giving head
Shining shoes, this caste system is rendering
Should I fight or pay the rent?
The song "Kissing Ass" by Dingus is a satirical take on the corporate culture and the art of flattery. The lyrics suggest that kissing ass is a necessary trait to get ahead in the corporate world, even though it may compromise one's self-esteem and ethics. The songwriter talks about his willingness to counterfeit his emotions, force smiles, and bend over backward to please his superiors, even if it means supporting a system that is killing him. The line "I'd stand by lies, and that's the truth" is an oxymoron that reveals the irony of the situation. The song ends on a pessimistic note, where the songwriter compares the rat race to a caste system that renders people unconscious and works them to exhaustion.
The song's lyrics are a commentary on the capitalist system that prioritizes individual success over collective progress. By portraying kissing ass as a skill that needs to be developed patiently, the songwriter hints at the power dynamic that exists in workplaces. The lyrics also suggest that fighting against the system may not be a feasible option for everyone, especially those who need to make ends meet. The use of sarcasm and humor in the lyrics adds to the irony and emphasizes the absurdity of the situation.
Line by Line Meaning
Kissing ass: a skill developed patiently
Kissing up to people in power is a skill that one has to acquire over a long period.
And yet a necessary trait to get the job
However, it is an essential trait required that must be mastered to succeed in a job.
Sucking up until lips are chapped and mouth is dry
Kissing up to people in power for a prolonged period could dry out one's mouth and chap one's lips.
Self-esteem will slow you down
Being too proud could hinder growth and progress in life.
I'd counterfeit to make you happy, you're so much bolder
I would deceive and pretend to make you happy because you have more guts than me.
I'd force a smile, I'd rub your shoulders
I would fake a smile and give you a massage to gain favor with you.
I might just live my life working under some white collared bastard
It is highly possible that I may remain working under a boss who does little work and earns twice what I do.
Who's making twice as much however does much less
This boss earns twice as much as I do, priding himself on doing very little work.
I'd stand by lies, and that's the truth
I would support lies if it would benefit me, even if it means going against what is true.
I'd do what's wrong if you would say it's right
I would partake in unethical behavior if I am convinced by someone in authority that it is the right thing to do.
I'd bend over, and I'd endure and have it your way
I will submit, tolerate and allow someone in power have their way with me, no matter how annoying or unjust.
Through this injustice, through it all
Amid the unjust situations we face in life,
Will I just piss and moan
Will I just complain and do nothing about it?
And meanwhile support the very system that is killing me?
In the meantime, I will be supporting a biased system that is destroying me.
It's only our lives that we're wasting
All we do is waste our lives.
We nod and we drool unconscious
We unconsciously nod our heads like zombies, agreeing to anything told to us.
Becoming the rats that we're racing
We act like rats, participating in a rat race, competing with each other and getting nowhere.
Promotions without a purpose
Career growth with no sense of direction or goal.
(endeavor forever, we'll never be better off)
Even with endless efforts, we may never see an improvement in our situations.
Contributed by Charlie E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.