Cliché Filler Punk Song
Just Nick Lyrics
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They're not my friends anymore
But who hell's really my friend
Man, what're they good for?
And what's the deal with coffee and cigarettes?
That's about as cliché as punk rock can get
But none of that shit matters when you're a lonely kid like me
So please man, buy my record, come on, help my self esteem
So shut your mouth, don't waste your breath"
Stop trying to be different, you're just another waste at best
But if Durden taught me anything it's "elitists don't last long"
'Cause I'll just satirize you and write another song
Get it through your head kid, I'm resilient
There's a word I call you, and that word's ignorant
And I promise you, this song ain't a filler
'Cause here's the moral, it's supposed to deliver
Treat everyone with respect,
But that doesn't mean you've got to like them
The lyrics of "Cliché Filler Punk Song" by Just Nick are a reflection on the contradictions and complexities of being a punk rock musician. The song starts by posing a rhetorical question about the identity of the people the singer used to associate with, emphasizing that they are no longer friends. He then ponders the nature of friendship and asks rhetorically what these people are really good for. The mentioning of coffee and cigarettes is a nod to the common punk rock stereotypes and clichés that exist in our society. The singer then reveals that even though all this stuff does not matter, it is what he could identify with when he was a lonely kid.
The lyrics of the song emphasize that punk rock is not just a stereotype or a caricature of what is supposedly cool or relevant. The song also talks about how elitism is not sustainable and that the elites do not last long. The singer then addresses the critics and cynics who question his music by stating that he will satirize them and write another song. He then reminds his listeners of the importance of treating everyone with respect, even if they don't necessarily like them.
Line by Line Meaning
Who are these junkies?
I'm not sure who these people are anymore.
They're not my friends anymore
I don't consider them to be my friends.
But who hell's really my friend
I don't have any true friends.
Man, what're they good for?
I don't see the point of having these people around.
And what's the deal with coffee and cigarettes?
Why are these two items so commonly associated with punk rock?
That's about as cliché as punk rock can get
It's a tired, overused trope in the genre.
But none of that shit matters when you're a lonely kid like me
Stereotypes and cliches don't mean anything when you're isolated and lonely.
So please man, buy my record, come on, help my self esteem
I'm pleading with you to support me and boost my confidence by purchasing my music.
They say "kid you don't know shit,
Other people have told me that I don't have enough life experience or knowledge.
So shut your mouth, don't waste your breath"
They've advised me to stop speaking and expressing myself.
Stop trying to be different, you're just another waste at best
People have dismissed my attempts at nonconformity as pointless and insignificant.
But if Durden taught me anything it's "elitists don't last long"
The movie Fight Club taught me that those who believe themselves to be superior to others often fail in the end.
'Cause I'll just satirize you and write another song
If you look down on me, I'll use humor and songwriting to mock you in response.
Get it through your head kid, I'm resilient
I'm strong and can withstand criticism and rejection.
There's a word I call you, and that word's ignorant
I have a term for people who judge others unfairly based on their own biases.
And I promise you, this song ain't a filler
I guarantee that this song has a significant message and purpose.
'Cause here's the moral, it's supposed to deliver
The purpose of this song is to impart a lesson.
Treat everyone with respect,
We should treat all people with dignity and kindness.
But that doesn't mean you've got to like them
However, we don't have to necessarily like everyone we encounter.
Contributed by Dominic G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.