In 2005 drummer Ty Smith left Guttermouth and was replaced by Ryan Farrell. Bass player Kevin Clark departed the following year and founding member Clint Weinrich returned to the group. This lineup recorded the band's tenth album Shave the Planet, released in 2006 by Volcom Entertainment. The album found the band once again using their brand of humorous punk rock to poke fun at a number of subjects. Although Weinrich remains a member of the band, Clark has since rejoined the group and handles most of the touring. In June 2008 Farrell announced that Sheldon had left the band to focus on his family, having recently had a fourth child. The band's official Myspace profile lists Sheldon's replacement as Dave Luckett, with Donald Horne being replaced by Hunter Munich. In December 2008 Adkins announced that the band had returned to Hopeless Records, one of their first record labels, in celebration of their 20th Anniversary, and that Guttermouth is working on a new album. A further line-up change occurred in 2009, when Munich was replaced by Brandon Zinkil.
After a hiatus and further controversy on a 2013 tour, singer Adkins moved to Mexico and reformed the band in 2015.
Guttermouth with Bird Attack Records and Rude Records released Got it Made, a six song EP.
GOLD
Guttermouth Lyrics
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Once again boredom's got me feeling blue
Sometimes in this life you've got to cut the crap
Sit down for my rights cuz I don't care
To do what everybody else would do. I'm fine right here
I voted once but I didn't win. I'll never vote again
People say I should give a damn
People say that I should respect this land
Either way my life remains the same
Its great, come join me at the lake it's freshly stocked
No work just play leeching off the state all day
Clears my mind
They say this is the land of the free
To me that means I have the liberty to sit for
My rights cuz I don't care
To do what everybody else would do I'm fine right
Here
I voted once but I didn't win I'll never vote again
God bless America home of the whopper
God bless America billions billions served
Every week from Moscow
To Madagascar, Ronald McDonald's smile warms the hearts of all people regardless of race.
Color, creed, sex and social status
By opening three new McDonald's restaurants as ambassador of my country, America,
Ronald personally invites you to join him on his quest to end world hunger enjoy
The lyrics to Guttermouth's song Gold reflect the artist's discontent with the societal expectation to conform to the norms and expectations of mainstream culture. The artist expresses feelings of boredom, discontentment, and disconnection from a society that they feel doesn't offer anything useful or valuable. The lyrics suggest the artist's desire to sit down for their rights and not compromise their values, expressing a lack of interest in doing what everyone else does. The artist's apathy towards voting and caring about their country's politics is also apparent in the lyrics, as they state that they will never vote again. Instead, the artist chooses to spend their time at the lake, enjoying the lack of responsibility and freedom that comes from not having to work and leeching off the state.
The lyrics also touch on the concept of the American Dream and the idea that America is the land of the free. However, the artist presents a cynical view of this idea, suggesting that the freedom they experience comes from not having to conform to society's expectations. The reference to Ronald McDonald and the McDonald's chain in the lyrics suggests a criticism of American consumerism and the global influence of American culture. The artist suggests that America's obsession with consumerism is a superficial attempt to end world hunger and invites the listener to join Ronald McDonald on this quest and enjoy the benefits of consumerism.
Line by Line Meaning
I think I've been infected with the flu
I'm feeling down and sick, maybe physically or mentally.
Once again boredom's got me feeling blue
I'm bored and unhappy with my current situation, maybe feeling stuck in life.
Sometimes in this life you've got to cut the crap
Life can be full of nonsense, but it's important to move past it and focus on what matters.
Sit down for my rights cuz I don't care
I'm willing to fight for what I believe in and won't back down, even if it's not popular or fashionable.
To do what everybody else would do. I'm fine right here
I don't feel the need to follow the crowd or conform to societal pressures, I'm happy with my choices.
I voted once but I didn't win. I'll never vote again
I've lost faith in the political system and don't see the point in participating in it anymore.
People say I should give a damn
Others criticize me for not caring enough about important issues or events.
People say that I should respect this land
Others tell me to be more patriotic or show more reverence for my country.
But I say no way I wont compromise
I won't change my beliefs or actions to please others.
Either way my life remains the same
My choices may have consequences, but I'm willing to accept them and not let them define me.
Its great, come join me at the lake it's freshly stocked
I'm content with my simple life and invite others to share in my enjoyment of it.
No work just play leeching off the state all day
I'm okay with relying on government assistance and not contributing to society through traditional work.
Clears my mind
Being in nature or relaxing can have a positive effect on my mental state.
They say this is the land of the free
Others tout America's freedoms and rights as a defining aspect of the country.
To me that means I have the liberty to sit for
I interpret this freedom as the right to protest or resist authority.
My rights cuz I don't care
I'll fight for my freedoms regardless of how others view me.
To do what everybody else would do I'm fine right
I don't feel the need to conform or follow the norm.
Here
I'm content with my current situation and don't feel the need to change it.
I voted once but I didn't win I'll never vote again
I've lost faith in the political system and don't engage with it anymore.
God bless America home of the whopper
A humorous reference to fast food chain Burger King's signature burger.
God bless America billions billions served
A nod to McDonald's ubiquitous presence and popularity.
Every week from Moscow
McDonald's is a global brand, even with locations in Russia.
To Madagascar, Ronald McDonald's smile warms the hearts of all people regardless of race.
The McDonald's mascot is beloved worldwide, transcending language and cultural barriers.
Color, creed, sex and social status
McDonald's welcomes all customers, no matter their background or identity.
By opening three new McDonald's restaurants as ambassador of my country, America,
McDonald's restaurants can be seen as symbols of American capitalism and influence.
Ronald personally invites you to join him on his quest to end world hunger enjoy
A tongue-in-cheek way of promoting fast food, playing on McDonald's charity and social responsibility initiatives.
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