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.
Stupid
Dingus Lyrics
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Locked inside this caged routine too dumb to find a key
So here I am, scarfing down the bliss
Of an average-Joe American who never stops to wonder
If there's more than suburb dreams
Of children leading mindless ways of living
With another family and an SUV
Where lives subsist the status quo
Would you take another swing
If there were something else to be?
Why wait until remorse is closer?
Now, the months keep going by
And overwhelming thoughts
Of self actualization yield any pursuits
But still I question what "successful" means,
Attempt to act accordingly,
Won't let access to basic means
Get in the way of any dreams in mind
Because we all go about our courses
Until nothing's left but corpses
What's in-between is yours
Like sheep, we'll follow blindly within fenced restricted grounds
Such comfort keeps us from wanting to be woken
A humored population lured in from false temptation
An American Dream formed and never broken down
No martyrs, no re-entries,
No farmers or gentries,
Over and out, but it's only begun
The lyrics of "Stupid" by Dingus explore feelings of being trapped in a monotonous routine and the desire for something more. The singer acknowledges their own lack of intelligence and inability to break free from their "caged routine." They describe themselves as an "average-Joe American" who mindlessly pursues the suburban dream of a family and an SUV without questioning if there's more to life.
The singer expresses a desire to break free from the "aging road" of their current life and pursue something else, asking the listener if they would take a chance to do the same. They suggest that waiting until it's too late to make a change is not the way to live. The singer continues to ponder what being "successful" means and how to achieve it, determined not to let basic means inhibit their dreams.
The song then delves into commentary on society's tendency to blindly follow the norm and avoid being "woken" to other possibilities. The American Dream is portrayed as a false temptation that lures people in and restricts them from pursuing anything beyond the norm. The song ends with the lines "No martyrs, no re-entries, no farmers or gentries, over and out, but it's only begun," suggesting that despite the lack of revolutionary actions or leaders, there may still be hope for change in the future.
Overall, the lyrics of "Stupid" express a desire to break free from societal norms and pursue something more meaningful, despite the fear and uncertainty that may come with it. The song encourages listeners to question what success means to them and not to be afraid to step outside of their comfort zones.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm just a stupid, simple guy
I lack intelligence and sophistication and have a simple worldview
Locked inside this caged routine too dumb to find a key
I am trapped in a monotonous life and lack the skills to escape it
So here I am, scarfing down the bliss
I indulge in trivial pleasures to avoid thinking about my unfulfilling existence
Of an average-Joe American who never stops to wonder
I embody the stereotypical middle-class American who is content with their mundane life and doesn't question it
If there's more than suburb dreams
I ponder whether there is something more worthwhile than the dull and predictable suburban lifestyle
Of children leading mindless ways of living
I observe the younger generation conforming to the same stagnant routine as their predecessors
With another family and an SUV
I note that society defines success and happiness by owning material possessions and having a nuclear family
Take me from this aging road
I want to escape from this tiresome path I am on
Where lives subsist the status quo
I am surrounded by people who are content with their unremarkable lives
Would you take another swing
I wonder if I would take different actions if given another chance
If there were something else to be?
I contemplate if there are alternative paths to take in life
Why wait until remorse is closer?
I question why I should wait until it's too late to make a change
Now, the months keep going by
Time continues to pass, and my life remains the same
And overwhelming thoughts
I am consumed by thoughts and questions about the purpose of my life
Of self actualization yield any pursuits
My attempts at bettering myself and achieving fulfillment have not yielded any positive results
But still I question what "successful" means,
I continue to ponder what true success means beyond society's shallow definition
Attempt to act accordingly,
I try to live my life in a way that aligns with my personal values and vision
Won't let access to basic means
I am determined not to let my lack of resources hinder my aspirations
Get in the way of any dreams in mind
I refuse to allow my limited means to prevent me from pursuing my dreams
Because we all go about our courses
We all follow the conventional path in life, as if on autopilot
Until nothing's left but corpses
We continue living the same monotonous life until we die
What's in-between is yours
The time in between birth and death is yours to make something of your life
Like sheep, we'll follow blindly within fenced restricted grounds
We blindly conform to societal norms and limits without questioning their validity
Such comfort keeps us from wanting to be woken
Our complacency and comfort make us unwilling to wake up and challenge the status quo
A humored population lured in from false temptation
We are a gullible society, easily distracted by false promises of happiness and success
An American Dream formed and never broken down
The American Dream is a societal construct that perpetuates the cycle of conformity and stagnation
No martyrs, no re-entries,
There are no second chances or opportunities for redemption
No farmers or gentries,
There is no room for creativity, innovation or individuality
Over and out, but it's only begun
Life is fleeting, and we will all die someday, but the cycle of conformity and complacency will continue
Contributed by Peyton E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Jamal
"IM WEAKER IM STUPIDER IM AN IDIOT IM A F*****G INDIOT" Got me laughing
No One
So the whole short got you laughing?
Cyber
I CANT BELIEVE SOMEONE BEATED MY STUPIDITY
Jr Booker
Gay?
Cyber
@Jr Bookerbro how