guys
F.I. Lyrics

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Grab a six pack for the way home.
It's only twenty five minutes alone
At a chance to listen to what you see fit
Put your tail between your legs and you split
Was never one for luck
On a pay rise or a girl you got stuck
Never bother with FM radio
Pop a compilation tape and we'll go

But every dick that comes from the hills
Is gonna innundate you still
Never one to let something go
To make you hate or cuss at folks you don't know
As his girlfriend takes the last mushroom slice
You hope they never make their movie on time
Was never one for luck
On a pay rise or a girl you got stuck
Never bother with FM radio
Pop a compilation tape and we'll go
But every dick that comes from the hills
Is gonna innundate you still
Nineteen to twenty two
Just Nik, Jaimme, red wine and you
Into the Datsun and go
To another Massappeals show
Was never one for luck
On a pay rise or a girl you got stuck
Never bother with FM radio
Pop a compilation tape and we'll go

But every dick that comes from the hills
Is gonna innundate you still

Overall Meaning

The song "Guys" by F.I. is about the memories and friendships of a group of young adults in their late teens to early twenties. The lyrics describe the singer's preference for creating their own playlists rather than listening to FM radio, and their love for going to local punk rock shows with their friends. The chorus repeats the line "every dick that comes from the hills is gonna inundate you still," which could be interpreted as a commentary on the influx of outsiders to the local punk scene, or simply a reminder that even as they move on with their lives, they will still encounter people who annoy them.

The first verse sets the scene of the song, with the singer suggesting grabbing a six pack for the drive home. They mention that it's only 25 minutes alone, perhaps referring to a brief respite from adult responsibilities. The second verse describes the singer and their friends' rejection of mainstream music and culture, opting instead to create their own mixes and attend underground shows.

Throughout the song, there are references to the singer's lack of luck in traditional areas like getting a pay raise or finding romance, which adds to the overall sense of youthful rebellion and defiance. The mention of a girlfriend taking the last mushroom slice also hints at a more relaxed, communal lifestyle that the singer and their friends enjoy.

Overall, "Guys" is a nostalgic tribute to a time in the singer's life when music and friendship were everything. It's an ode to the do-it-yourself attitude of punk culture, and a reminder that even as time passes and people change, certain memories will always remain cherished.

Line by Line Meaning

Grab a six pack for the way home.
Pick up some beer to drink on the way back.

It's only twenty five minutes alone
Driving home takes only 25 minutes by myself.

At a chance to listen to what you see fit
Opportunity to listen to music you like.

Put your tail between your legs and you split
Leave with your tail between your legs in defeat.

Was never one for luck
Not a lucky person.

On a pay rise or a girl you got stuck
Not lucky in getting a raise or finding a girlfriend.

Never bother with FM radio
Don't listen to FM radio.

Pop a compilation tape and we'll go
Play a mixtape and leave.

But every dick that comes from the hills
Every annoying person from the suburbs.

Is gonna innundate you still
Will still annoy you.

Never one to let something go
Don't let things go easily.