Their debut full length, Angst, was released through Pure Noise Records on September 25th 2012.
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Early Retirement
Handguns Lyrics
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And I can't find the strength within
To get myself to get up out the bed
And I can't find my case
And I'm sick of feeling like this
Every single morning
Far more than a sit back
[Chorus]
Trying to get by it
So I won't have to quit
Don't wanna spend my nights
Working the dread yard shift
And I'm so sick and tired
Yeah I'm over head
I'm calling this an early retirement
Come on man quit your singing and get back to work
Uhh, quit your singing and get back to work
Get bends
Stubbing on my finger working thing that I'm above it
The truth the paycheck I said
Take this job and shove it
I rather be anywhere but here
[Chorus]
I rather be anywhere else
I rather be anywhere but here
I'm sick of all you punk kids
Sitting around doing nothing
Singing little songs to yourselves
What's a matter with you
Get your crap and get out of here
You're fired
Okay first of all you can't fire me because I quit
Wait up wait up,fired? dude consider me roasted
[Chorus]
Trying to get by it
So I won't have to quit
Don't wanna spend my nights
Working the dread yard shift
And I'm so sick and tired
Yeah I'm over head
I'm calling this an early retirement
That's it I quit
The lyrics to Handguns' song "Early Retirement" convey the frustration and exhaustion of a person who is stuck in a dead-end job they hate. The opening lines describe the common experience of waking up to an alarm that they dread, and feeling too drained to muster the energy to get out of bed. The singer of the song cannot even find their "case," which could represent their motivation, goals, or aspirations. They feel overwhelmed and defeated by the monotony of their daily routine, and express a desire to retire early so they can stop working the "dead yard shift."
The chorus reflects the singer's determination to find a way out of their miserable situation. They want to "get by it" without having to quit immediately, but they are so "sick and tired" that they are already mentally checking out. The repetition of the phrase "I'd rather be anywhere but here" reinforces their dissatisfaction with their job and life. The last verse features an interaction with a boss who belittles them and tells them to stop singing and start working. The singer stands up for themselves and quits, feeling empowered by their decision to take control of their life.
Overall, "Early Retirement" is a relatable anthem for anyone who has ever felt trapped in a job they hate. The lyrics capture the ennui and frustration of a generation of workers who are overqualified and underpaid, and who long to find fulfillment and purpose outside of the 9-to-5 grind.
Line by Line Meaning
The alarm is coming off again
I am being woken up by my alarm once more.
And I can't find the strength within
I do not have the energy or willpower to get out of bed.
To get myself to get up out the bed
I am struggling to motivate myself to leave my bed.
And I can't find my case
I cannot locate my suitcase or belongings.
And I'm sick of feeling like this
I am tired of feeling this way.
Every single morning
This happens every day.
Far more than a sit back
This is not simply a minor inconvenience.
With a covers above my head
I am hiding under the covers to avoid facing the day.
Trying to get by it
I am attempting to cope with my job.
So I won't have to quit
I hope to avoid having to resign.
Don't wanna spend my nights
I do not want to work the overnight shift.
Working the dread yard shift
The night shift is dreaded and unpleasant.
And I'm so sick and tired
I am completely exhausted and frustrated.
Yeah I'm over head
I have had enough.
I'm calling this an early retirement
I have decided to quit my job early and retire from it.
Come on man quit your singing and get back to work
Stop singing and return to your duties.
Uhh, quit your singing and get back to work
I am annoyed by your singing and want you to get back to work.
Get bends
I am dismissing someone or not taking them seriously.
Stubbing on my finger working thing that I'm above it
I am frustrated and hurt, feeling like I am above this job.
The truth the paycheck I said
I acknowledge that the only reason I am here is for the paycheck.
Take this job and shove it
I am quitting this job.
I rather be anywhere but here
I would rather be anywhere else than at this job.
I'm sick of all you punk kids
I am fed up with all of the irresponsible and childish people around me.
Sitting around doing nothing
These people are lazy and unproductive.
Singing little songs to yourselves
You are wasting your time by singing and not working.
What's a matter with you
What is wrong with you?
Get your crap and get out of here
Leave the premises immediately.
You're fired
You have been terminated from your job.
Okay first of all you can't fire me because I quit
I resigned before you could fire me.
Wait up wait up,fired? dude consider me roasted
You are insulting me and making me angry.
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WITHAMIK
I never really got into this album, but this is easily my favorite song on the record :P
Connor A
Saw these on Saturday at Slam dunk, they're so gooooood! But I ended up missing half of Man Overboards set... WHY WERE THEY NOT PLAYING ON THE SAME STAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGE!?
James Shafer
This is the best song on the album and that us saying a lot because this album is amazing.
Nicolas Plett
I love that album
Hai Ho
literally my anthem, god bless you handguns
Liz-Draws
Saw them with major league and a loss for words a while back and they were hands down great
Dewy van den Boezem
Love this
VulgarVanities
I love this!!!
Jakey Wolfe
Oh Yes, Pop-Punk may be a newer genre but it in my favorites :)
Shaz Blam
Brilliant song