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.
Scholarship In Punk
Guttermouth Lyrics
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Though it was my intent
To land a scholarship in punk
And avoid imprisonment
Yeah my rules
That's the way it had to be
Not scholastically involved
Be more like me and you'll run the company
To get a job was your intent
But it seems irreverent
When you're fifteen years
Who the hell really cares
All that counts is getting laid
Hate her braces love the braids
[Chorus:]
The one thing I liked about going to school
Was falling in love with a beautiful girl like you
You know I never liked high school
My destiny was not
To be literate in math
I would rather take a bath
In my own crap
So don't ask me to a dance
I would rather sit in class
Than be with you and make an ass
Out of myself or to learn the saxophone
Least important were the A's
Stealing Mr. Sims toupee
When you're fifteen years
Who the hell really cares
All that counts is getting laid
Hate her braces love the braids
[Chorus]
Some say I'm not too bright
Sometimes I think that they are right
Sometimes I think I should be president
But I'm remembering your words
[Chorus]
But I'm remembering you're words
The one thing I liked about going to school
Was falling in love with a beautiful girl like you
Like you
Like you
Like you
Girl like you
The song "Scholarship In Punk" by Guttermouth is a satirical take on high school and its emphasis on academic achievement. The lyrics suggest that the singer never liked high school and did not want to be "scholastically involved." Instead, he wanted to "land a scholarship in punk" in order to avoid "imprisonment," or being forced to conform to traditional expectations of success. The singer suggests that academic achievement is not as important as "getting laid" and causing mischief, and that it doesn't ultimately matter who runs the company or becomes president. However, the singer also remembers falling in love with a "beautiful girl" while in school, suggesting that there are some positive aspects to the experience despite his disdain for it overall.
The song can be seen as a commentary on the value of education and its role in society. The singer sees little value in conventional academic achievement and instead prioritizes rebellion, though he ultimately acknowledges the importance of a human connection that he found in school. The lyrics also poke fun at traditional expectations of success and suggest that there are other, more fulfilling ways to find success and happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
You know I never liked high school
The singer disliked high school.
Though it was my intent
Despite this, their goal was to get a scholarship in punk.
To land a scholarship in punk
The singer wanted to be successful in punk music.
And avoid imprisonment
They wanted to avoid the mundanity of a regular job and a traditional life.
Yeah my rules
The artist did things their own way.
That's the way it had to be
They believed that their way was the right way.
Not scholastically involved
They did not care about school.
Fill the girls with alcohol
They enjoyed partying and getting girls drunk.
Be more like me and you'll run the company
The artist believed that their way of doing things would lead to success.
To get a job was your intent
Others wanted to have a job for financial security.
But it seems irreverent
To the singer, a traditional job seemed pointless.
When you're fifteen years
At the age of 15, nothing else seems to matter.
Who the hell really cares
They did not care about anything else beyond what they wanted to do.
All that counts is getting laid
Their main priority was having sex with girls.
Hate her braces love the braids
They had particular preferences when it came to girls.
The one thing I liked about going to school
Despite their dislike for school, they enjoyed falling in love with beautiful girls.
My destiny was not
The artist knew their fate was not going to involve traditional education or career paths.
To be literate in math
Mathematics was not a priority or interest for them.
I would rather take a bath
They would rather do something gross than study math.
In my own crap
They had a preference for doing disgusting things over something like math.
So don't ask me to a dance
They would rather be in class than go to a dance.
I would rather sit in class
According to the artist, going to class was preferable to some activities.
Than be with you and make an ass
They would rather not make a fool of themselves in front of someone they find attractive.
Out of myself or to learn the saxophone
They did not want to be embarrassed, nor did they want to take an interest in something like the saxophone.
Least important were the A's
Grades didn't matter to the singer.
Stealing Mr. Sims toupee
They enjoyed doing mischievous things in school.
Some say I'm not too bright
Others think that the singer is not intelligent.
Sometimes I think that they are right
The artist occasionally agrees with these criticisms.
Sometimes I think I should be president
The artist thinks they would make a good president.
But I'm remembering your words
Despite the above, they are still thinking about what someone else said to them.
Girl like you
They are still hung up on a beautiful girl they fell in love with in school.
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Austin Hubbartt
You know I never liked high school
Though it was my intent
To land a scholarship in punk
And avoid imprisonment
Yeah my rules
That's the way it had to be
Not scholastically involved
Fill the girls with alcohol
Be more like me and you'll run the company
To get a job was your intent
But it seems irreverent
When you're fifteen years
Who the hell really cares
All that counts is getting laid
Hate her braces love the braids
[Chorus:]
The one thing I liked about going to school
Was falling in love with a beautiful girl like you
You know I never liked high school
My destiny was not
To be literate in math
I would rather take a bath
In my own crap
So don't ask me to a dance
I would rather sit in class
Than be with you and make an ass
Out of myself or to learn the saxophone
Least important were the A's
Stealing Mr. Sims toupee
When you're fifteen years
Who the hell really cares
All that counts is getting laid
Hate her braces love the braids
[Chorus]
Some say I'm not too bright
Sometimes I think that they are right
Sometimes I think I should be president
But I'm remembering your words
[Chorus]
But I'm remembering you're words
The one thing I liked about going to school
Was falling in love with a beautiful girl like you
Like you
Like you
Like you
Girl like you
Ricardo Casas
"Scholarship In Punk"
You know I never liked high school
Though it was my intent
To land a scholarship in punk
And avoid imprisonment
Yeah my rules
That's the way it had to be
Not scholastically involved
Fill the girls with alcohol
Be more like me and you'll run the company
To get a job was your intent
But it seems irreverent
When you're fifteen years
Who the hell really cares
All that counts is getting laid
Hate her braces love the braids
[Chorus:]
The one thing I liked about going to school
Was falling in love with a beautiful girl like you
You know I never liked high school
My destiny was not
To be literate in math
I would rather take a bath
In my own crap
So don't ask me to a dance
I would rather sit in class
Than be with you and make an ass
Out of myself or to learn the saxophone
Least important were the A's
Stealing Mr. Sims toupee
When you're fifteen years
Who the hell really cares
All that counts is getting laid
Hate her braces love the braids
[Chorus]
Some say I'm not too bright
Sometimes I think that they are right
Sometimes I think I should be president
But I'm remembering your words
[Chorus]
But I'm remembering you're words
The one thing I liked about going to school
Was falling in love with a beautiful girl like you
Like you
Like you
Like you
Girl like you
Orsy Pyrrhic
my teacher let me play this song in class i got like half the class liking this band
Austin Hubbartt
You know I never liked high school
Though it was my intent
To land a scholarship in punk
And avoid imprisonment
Yeah my rules
That's the way it had to be
Not scholastically involved
Fill the girls with alcohol
Be more like me and you'll run the company
To get a job was your intent
But it seems irreverent
When you're fifteen years
Who the hell really cares
All that counts is getting laid
Hate her braces love the braids
[Chorus:]
The one thing I liked about going to school
Was falling in love with a beautiful girl like you
You know I never liked high school
My destiny was not
To be literate in math
I would rather take a bath
In my own crap
So don't ask me to a dance
I would rather sit in class
Than be with you and make an ass
Out of myself or to learn the saxophone
Least important were the A's
Stealing Mr. Sims toupee
When you're fifteen years
Who the hell really cares
All that counts is getting laid
Hate her braces love the braids
[Chorus]
Some say I'm not too bright
Sometimes I think that they are right
Sometimes I think I should be president
But I'm remembering your words
[Chorus]
But I'm remembering you're words
The one thing I liked about going to school
Was falling in love with a beautiful girl like you
Like you
Like you
Like you
Girl like you
Ricardo Casas
"Scholarship In Punk"
You know I never liked high school
Though it was my intent
To land a scholarship in punk
And avoid imprisonment
Yeah my rules
That's the way it had to be
Not scholastically involved
Fill the girls with alcohol
Be more like me and you'll run the company
To get a job was your intent
But it seems irreverent
When you're fifteen years
Who the hell really cares
All that counts is getting laid
Hate her braces love the braids
[Chorus:]
The one thing I liked about going to school
Was falling in love with a beautiful girl like you
You know I never liked high school
My destiny was not
To be literate in math
I would rather take a bath
In my own crap
So don't ask me to a dance
I would rather sit in class
Than be with you and make an ass
Out of myself or to learn the saxophone
Least important were the A's
Stealing Mr. Sims toupee
When you're fifteen years
Who the hell really cares
All that counts is getting laid
Hate her braces love the braids
[Chorus]
Some say I'm not too bright
Sometimes I think that they are right
Sometimes I think I should be president
But I'm remembering your words
[Chorus]
But I'm remembering you're words
The one thing I liked about going to school
Was falling in love with a beautiful girl like you
Like you
Like you
Like you
Girl like you
mr po ped
Love this song!
mr po ped
Love this song!
Luca Franzoni
sometimes i think the days are right...I've listen these guys all the first years of pre high school..loved that.
slahser
Woah finally found this fucking song
ya boi miracle whip
Anyone else's first guttermouth song?
Stryker37573
@crassisdead you should check out Lipstick and End on 9 my personal favs
Mari Hampton
fun punky rocky