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.
Vacation
Guttermouth Lyrics
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I never really wanted to have a big car
I was always told if I worked real hard
I'd always be a sucker
And my life would pass me
Take a minute to stop and listen
Not everything I do has reason
I'm not always gonna get things right
They're gonna get paid
[Chorus:] I need a vacation
A holiday in the sun
I need a vacation
From you
Try to stop but please don't dare me
Doing wrong but the cops don't scare me
Two wrongs gonna make it right
Do it my way all night long
Never listen to a word you say now
Gonna write my own book to live now
People always want to tell me how to live my life
[Chorus]
Try to stop but please don't dare me
Doing wrong but the cops don't scare me
Two wrongs gonna make it right
My way all night long
Try to stop but please don't dare me
Doing wrong but the cops don't scare me
Two wrongs gonna make it right
Do it my way all night long
Never listen to a word you say now
Gonna write my own book to live now
People always want to tell me how to live my life
[Chorus]
The lyrics of "Vacation" by Guttermouth are about the desire to escape from the stress and monotony of everyday life. The singer expresses a sense of rebellion against authority, stating that they never wanted to be in charge or have a big car. They reject the idea that working hard would lead to success, believing that it would only make them a "sucker" whose life would pass them by. Instead, they want to find their own way and make their own mistakes.
The chorus expresses the desire for a vacation, a break from the pressures and expectations of others. The singer wants to escape from the person they are addressing in the song, who they seem to feel is trying to control or change them. They reject the idea of conforming to someone else's expectations and instead want to do things their own way, even if it means making mistakes along the way.
The verses describe the singer's defiance and disregard for authority, refusing to be intimidated by the police or anyone else. They want to live life on their own terms and are determined to make their own way, even if it means doing things that others may not approve of. Overall, the song is about the desire for freedom and autonomy, and the rejection of societal norms and expectations.
Line by Line Meaning
I never wanted to be in charge
I never desired to take the lead
I never really wanted to have a big car
I didn't desire to flaunt material possessions
I was always told if I worked real hard
I always heard that hard work was the key to success
I'd always be a sucker
I'll always be a loser
And my life would pass me
My existence would be aimless and ordinary
Take a minute to stop and listen
Momentarily halt and pay attention
Not everything I do has reason
Not everything I make is rationale
I'm not always gonna get things right
I won't always be correct
The mistakes I've made
The blunders I committed earlier
They're gonna get paid
A price must be paid for my previous missteps
[Chorus:] I need a vacation
I need a break from my usual routine
A holiday in the sun
Going somewhere sunny for leisure
From you
Escaping from someone who's a nuisance
Try to stop but please don't dare me
Attempt to restrain me, but don't provoke me
Doing wrong but the cops don't scare me
Breaking laws doesn't frighten me
Two wrongs gonna make it right
Committing two mistakes will rectify the situation
Do it my way all night long
Continuously performing things in my way
Never listen to a word you say now
Currently ignoring everything you utter
Gonna write my own book to live now
Revamping the manner I live my life
People always want to tell me how to live my life
Individuals frequently try to dictate how I should exist
[Chorus]
Refrain (mentioned above)
Lyrics © DistroKid, Universal Music Publishing Group, Actual Music, S.L.
Written by: JOAQUIN QUER VILARDELL, TODD EUGENE SMITH
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GabrieLP
the point where you start singing along and then realize all the other people in the house are already asleep.
priceless
Kommencentz
The bass on this song hits so hard my system in my car!
Cnarlie Benefield
gutermouth rocks such different shut every album love em. Nome
wayner hammy
yeah definately doesnt give it justice.. this is by far one of my favorite punk songs and this isnt quality but still kicks ass
Babybluehashyo
lol I was singing this at my grandmas house... she looks at me strangely now, but IT WAS WORTH IT
Alen C
Lolol
good luck zazalove
badass song
James
I love this song but the a POS copy cat out there trying to steal ur thunfer. this is the only one I want to listen to
MrRenzolo
@311Morry It's been used once in a tv series...Something like the hill, i don't know...
BurnTheLeaves
@felisleone no