Due to the band constraining themselves to only recording for one day a year, the songs they write tend to be short, often with improvised and comedic lyrics. All of their albums have a runtime of under 30 minutes.
The band documents their writing and recording processes on YouTube:
"Ten Hours": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-QT0Bvf2FIQ
"Gourmet Ravioli": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qonY5BP_vR8
"Gotta Record Everything Good": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDoVGhOrM28
Don't Go to My House
First of October Lyrics
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You just can′t go there
You just can't go there
If you wanna hang out with me you gotta ask me first
You can′t just show up
That's really weird
Woo!
You can't just go there
You can′t just go there
If you wanna wanna be my car insurance agent
I gotta sign a paper or something
You can′t just start representing my car insurance
Get out of my house!
Woo!
This goes to you Greg
(Laugh) Sick!
Alright, what- what, what time are we on? (laugh)
(Oh hahahHAhaha sick okay)
The song "Don't Go to My House" by First of October features lyrics about setting boundaries and the importance of communication in relationships. The repetition of the line, "If you wanna go to my house you gotta ask me first" emphasizes the theme of needing to seek permission before crossing a boundary. The lyrics also touch on the discomfort of unexpected visitors and the need to establish professional boundaries, as seen in the line, "If you wanna be my car insurance agent, I gotta sign a paper or something."
Overall, the song highlights the importance of respectful communication and boundaries in any type of relationship. It urges listeners to realize that they have the right to set boundaries and that others must respect those boundaries.
Line by Line Meaning
If you wanna go to my house you gotta ask me first
You need to ask for permission if you want to come over to my house
You just can't go there
It's not acceptable for you to show up unannounced
You just can't go there
I'm serious, don't take it upon yourself to visit my house without my consent
If you wanna hang out with me you gotta ask me first
If you want to spend time with me, you need to request my company in advance
You can't just show up
Don't think it's appropriate for you to suddenly appear without notice
That's really weird
It would be quite strange and awkward if you suddenly showed up without an invitation
If you wanna wanna be my car insurance agent
If you're interested in representing my interests in securing auto coverage
I gotta sign a paper or something
There'd have to be some paperwork and formalities involved in your serving as my insurance representative
You can't just start representing my car insurance
You mustn't assume you're automatically authorized to serve as my insurance representative
Get out of my house!
I'm absolutely unapologetic about insisting that you must get out of my house if you haven't followed proper etiquette regarding visiting my residence.
This goes to you Greg
This message is intended specifically for Greg
(Laugh) Sick!
I'm laughing in agreement as I express myself in this manner
Alright, what- what, what time are we on? (laugh)
I interject for a moment before returning to the main topic of this discussion
(Oh hahahHAhaha sick okay)
I'm pleased about reaching an agreement with the person I'm addressing here
Writer(s): First Of October
Contributed by Penelope Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.