-- Biography courtesy of BYO Records --
Not many people know about the small college town of Warrensburg, Missouri, which is about 40 miles east of Kansas City. Apparently, it's the home of the phrase "Man's Best Friend" (pertaining to dogs). There's a statue of a dog called Old Drum in front of the courthouse in town. Supposedly, Warrensburg has the biggest consumption of Natural Light beer in the country. According to the guys in Kosher, "Warrensburg is like any small town, but we have 2 McDonalds.... Ok, one of them is in the Wal Mart. We hang out at home a lot, because it just gets stupid to go down to the bars every night and waste money and make fun of moronic frat boys, and slutty sorority girls (well, it's not all bad)."
The basic structure of Kosher started in 1995 when three out of the four band members got together during their high school years. Although the line-up currently consists of Remi (vocals & bass), Trent (guitar & backing vocals), Josh (guitar), and Rob (drums), the band was initially conceived as a 3-piece. Josh was originally brought in as a bass player in 1999 for a month-long tour of the Mid-West and East Coast. When Kosher got back to writing songs, Josh and Remi swapped instruments. After noticing the new, fuller sound, the band decided to keep Josh as a permanent fixture in the group. Interestingly enough, one of the first times that Josh and the rest of the band hung out together was at a show at which now-label-mates, Pinhead Circus, was playing.
After playing around town, Kosher developed a large fan base in Warrensburg and decided to head out. Miraculously, their "stinky, rusty van, which is held together with duct tape and wire," made it through several U.S. tours in the Mid-West and the East Coast. A few of the bands they have played with are Scared of Chaka, Murder City Devils, Leatherface, Dillinger Four, and The Thumbs. Several tours are in the works.
Kosher is constantly being compared to The Replacements (in their earlier punk years), Black Flag, and Dillinger Four. Past releases include a 7" called "Bored of America" (on the defunct label, Skull Duggery, which was based in Massachussettes) and a self-released EP called "Death to Drama." BYO Records releases Kosher's amazing debut full-length album entitled "Self-Control" on November 27, 2001.
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Bored In America
Kosher Lyrics
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We're just tired of being labeled the useless youth.
The media destroys the masses' minds.
Wasted youth waste of time.
I think it's time they hear our battle cry.
Bored in America.
We've just got nothing to do!
Bored in America.
I don't care what race you are or what religion or color.
The media destroys the masses' minds.
Wasted youth waste of time.
I think it's time they hear our battle cry.
Bored in America.
The lyrics of Kosher's song "Bored in America" reflect the frustration and disillusionment of the youth in contemporary American society. The song laments the lack of purpose and direction in the lives of young Americans, who are often subjected to negative stereotypes and stigmatization by the media and society at large. The line "We're just tired of being labeled the useless youth" captures this feeling of disenfranchisement and marginalization.
The song also critiques the media and its impact on society, arguing that it plays a significant role in "destroying the masses' minds." The lyrics condemn the way in which the media reinforces negative narratives about young people, and contributes to a culture of apathy and inefficacy. This theme is reinforced throughout the song, with the repetition of the lines "Wasted youth waste of time" and "I think it's time they hear our battle cry."
Line by Line Meaning
Bored in America, we've got nothing to do,
We lack meaningful activities and are left with nothing to occupy ourselves within America.
We're just tired of being labeled the useless youth.
We are exhausted from being criticized for being unproductive and receiving no appreciation as young members of society.
The media destroys the masses' minds.
Media manipulates and influences the population in a way that affects their thinking negatively.
Wasted youth waste of time.
The youth are wasting their time being unproductive and not given a chance to prove themselves despite their capabilities.
I think it's time they hear our battle cry.
It’s high time that the authorities hear our cry of desperation and act upon our frustration by implementing effective policies.
Bored in America. We've just got nothing to do!
We are repeatedly stating that we lack recreational activities in America and have nothing that engages our interest.
They teach us to hate each other.
We are taught to discriminate against each other based on our physical appearance and other irrelevant factors, which leads to conflicts and hatred within society.
I don't care what race you are or what religion or color.
We do not discriminate against anyone based on their physical characteristics, religion, or ethnicity.
The media destroys the masses' minds.
Media influences peoples' behavior and thinking in a negative manner that causes widespread damage to the society.
Wasted youth waste of time.
Young people are being overlooked and dismissed when they are capable of so much more and can contribute positively to society.
I think it's time they hear our battle cry.
The youth are calling out for the people in power to listen to their pleas and take actions that benefit the society as a whole.
Bored in America.
We are bored and uninspired with the current state of America and the lack of opportunities for the youth to contribute meaningfully.
Contributed by Leo C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.