And through decades of solid output, rigorous touring, and unyielding punk ethos, he cemented himself as one of the most influential heroes of the DIY scene.
Rosenstock is a self-made artist who's built a bridge between enraged, angst-ridden political catharsis and hard-hitting depressive emotional introspection. His voice is loud, raspy, and on the cusp of anger, but underneath that lies enough nuance and subtlety to make his music fun and arresting all at once.
In just a couple of years, Jeff Rosenstock has gone from beloved underground punk mainstay to a DIY legend and one of the most acclaimed figures in modern punk.
No Time
Jeff Rosenstock Lyrics
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Gain the patience to deal with total idiots
Without losing your composure?
Oh please, tell me how it is!
I didn't have the time
Did you learn to forge a path
Towards existing comfortably in a total nightmare
Did you harness the inner fortitude to present gracefully?
I didn't have the time
When you wake, does it feel like you have a purpose?
When you wake, does it feel like you had a purpose all along?
Exploiting all my deep narcissistic tendencies
Basking in the fruits of my soft complicity
Did you turn into a person that you really want to be?
I didn't have the time
I didn't have the time
I didn't have the time
I didn't have the time
I didn't have
The lyrics to Jeff Rosenstock's song "NO TIME" explore themes of self-reflection, personal growth, and the pressures of society. The opening lines, "Did you learn to make amends with your pile of flaming shit? / Gain the patience to deal with total idiots / Without losing your composure?" suggest a struggle to navigate difficult situations and maintain composure in the face of frustration. The singer sarcastically asks for advice on how to handle these challenges, highlighting a lack of time to address them.
The following lines, "Did you learn to forge a path / Towards existing comfortably in a total nightmare / Concurrent with legal weed? / Did you harness the inner fortitude to present gracefully?" reflect a desire to find stability and navigate through chaotic circumstances. The mention of "legal weed" may symbolize seeking solace or escape in the midst of difficult times. The singer questions whether others have learned to gracefully adapt and find their place in society's pressures.
The chorus, repeated several times, emphasizes the singer's lack of time to address personal growth or address societal expectations. It suggests that while others may have had the opportunity or capacity to transform or become the person they desire, the singer feels constrained by time or external factors.
Line by Line Meaning
Did you learn to make amends with your pile of flaming shit?
Have you developed the ability to reconcile with your mistakes and failures?
Gain the patience to deal with total idiots
Without losing your composure?
Have you acquired the patience to handle and tolerate foolish individuals without losing your calm?
Oh please, tell me how it is!
Please enlighten me about your experiences.
I didn't have the time
I was not given the opportunity to do so.
Did you learn to forge a path
Towards existing comfortably in a total nightmare
Concurrent with legal weed?
Have you discovered a way to live comfortably amidst a chaotic and dreadful situation, even during a time when marijuana is legal?
Did you harness the inner fortitude to present gracefully?
Have you found the strength within yourself to present yourself gracefully, despite challenges?
When you wake, does it feel like you have a purpose?
Do you wake up feeling a sense of meaning and direction in your life?
When you wake, does it feel like you had a purpose all along?
Do you find that you had a sense of purpose from the very beginning upon waking?
Exploiting all my deep narcissistic tendencies
Taking advantage of my self-centered traits and behaviors
Basking in the fruits of my soft complicity
Enjoying the rewards of my passive involvement or compliance
Did you turn into a person that you really want to be?
Have you transformed into the individual you truly aspire to become?
I didn't have the time
I was unable to allocate the necessary time to do so.
I didn't have the time
I was not afforded the opportunity to do so.
I didn't have the time
I did not possess enough time to accomplish that.
I didn't have the time
I was unable to dedicate sufficient time to achieve that.
I didn't have
I lacked
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Jeffrey Rosenstock
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