Bringing forth frenzied punk-pop-style tunes, Inspection 12 presents some d… Read Full Bio ↴Bringing forth frenzied punk-pop-style tunes, Inspection 12 presents some distinct creations within the most fierce and rhythmic visions of power rock & roll. Dan McLintock (vocals, bass) and Scott Shad (drums) were the founding members of Inspection 12 in 1994, in Jacksonville, FL. Later joining the team were Pete Mosely (guitar, vocals) and James Trimble (guitars), finally closing Inspection's lineup in late 1997. During the following years, the band managed to appear on numerous shows, including playing on the same stage as No Use for a Name or Man Face. Inspection 12, their debut and self-titled album, was the first full-length of a series of four that the band managed to issue on their own. You're a Nation, Step Into the Fire, and Home were the discs that followed, before the band decided to sign with Honest Don's Barely Legal Recordings in 2000. Less than a year later, in March 2001, the Florida team suffered a major loss when drummer Scott Shad died in a car accident. However, the rest of the group still managed to record a fifth album, In Recovery, which hit record stores in May 2001. Pop-Punk since 1994.

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Inspection 12 Lyrics

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Say hello. I'm the idiot who waits outside your window.
Seventeen. An age at which you're balancing the beam.
Introvert: A person just concerned
With his one's own thoughts. I'll tell you what I've learned.
Transgress. You've broken all the boundaries I possess.
People suck
Liquidate. Pay off all your debts before I get irate.
Decompose. Rotting in the ground, straight even rows.

Hustler: A swindler on the street.
He just needs something to eat.

Caprice. A sudden change in mind; or fickleness.
People suck

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Inspection 12's song People in 2-3 appear to be a commentary on the flaws and inherent disappointments of human nature. The singer introduces himself as an outsider, a person who is constantly in conflict with the world around him. He seems to be aware of the futility of his own desires, and he acknowledges the weight of his own insecurities. The theme of disillusionment is present throughout the song, as the singer laments the general state of humanity, and its tendency to disappoint.

The lyrics also touch on themes of social inequality, desperation, and the desire for something better. The word "introvert" is used to describe a person who is consumed with their own thoughts, and may struggle to connect with others. The phrase "hustler: a swindler on the street" refers to the desperation of those who are forced to engage in illegal activities to survive. The song seems to suggest that these social issues are a direct result of the negative aspects of human nature, and that they will continue to plague the world as long as people remain flawed and imperfect.

Overall, Inspection 12's People in 2-3 is a powerful commentary on the flaws of humanity. The lyrics are both introspective and observant, and they deftly touch on a variety of themes related to social inequality, desperation, and disillusionment.

Line by Line Meaning

Say hello. I'm the idiot who waits outside your window.
I'm the foolish person who stands outside your window, ready to say hi.

Seventeen. An age at which you're balancing the beam.
Seventeen years old is when you're trying to find a balance in life.

Introvert: A person just concerned With his one's own thoughts. I'll tell you what I've learned.
An introvert is someone who's focused on their own thoughts, and I'll share what I've learned.

Transgress. You've broken all the boundaries I possess.
You've exceeded all the boundaries that I've set.

People suck
People can be disappointing or unpleasant sometimes.

Liquidate. Pay off all your debts before I get irate.
Get rid of all your debts before I become angry.

Decompose. Rotting in the ground, straight even rows.
Decomposing in the ground, in neat rows.

Hustler: A swindler on the street. He just needs something to eat.
A street swindler who's just trying to put food in their stomach.

Caprice. A sudden change in mind; or fickleness.
Caprice refers to an unpredictable change of mind or fickleness.

People suck
People can be disappointing or unpleasant sometimes.

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