School's Out
Krokus Lyrics
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All the girls and boys
Makin' all that noise
'Cause they found new toys
Well, we can't salute ya
Can't find a flag
If that don't suit ya
That's a drag
School's out for summer
School's out forever
School's been blown to pieces
No more pencils
No more books
No more teacher's dirty looks
Well, we got no class
And we got no principles
And we got no innocence
We can't even think of a word that rhymes
School's out for summer
School's out forever
School's been blown to pieces
No more pencils
No more books
No more teacher's dirty looks
Out for summer
Out 'til fall
We might not go back at all
School's out forever
School's out for summer
School's out with fever
School's out completely
The lyrics of "School's Out" by Krokus are a bold and candid expression of rebellion against the institution of school. The song begins by acknowledging that the students have no choice but to make noise and play with their new toys since they are stuck in school. They cannot salute the school because they are not given a tangible representation of it like a flag. Further, the fact that they cannot do so is hugely dissatisfying, making them feel like they drag.
As the song progresses, the lyrics propagate the idea that school is now non-existent. The references to "no more pencils, no more books, no more teacher's dirty looks" and "school's been blown to pieces" express the end of school as they knew it. The lines "we got no class, no principles, and no innocence" indicate the disregard for the rules and the chaos that ensues. The song concludes by giving students the permission to enjoy their break and hints that many may not return.
Overall, the song is an anthem of liberation and freedom for students. It conveyed the angst that young people felt about their oppressive school system and gave them a voice to express it with pride. With these lyrics, Krokus created an anthem that became a rallying cry for all those seeking to break free from the chains of institutionalization.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, we got no choice
We have no option
All the girls and boys
Both boys and girls
Makin' all that noise
Being very loud
'Cause they found new toys
Because they have new things to play with
Well, we can't salute ya
We cannot honor you
Can't find a flag
Cannot locate any symbols of patriotism
If that don't suit ya
If that doesn't make you happy
That's a drag
That's unpleasant or disappointing
School's out for summer
The school year has ended and it's time for summer vacation
School's out forever
This is the end of school forever
School's been blown to pieces
School has been destroyed or demolished
No more pencils
No more writing instruments
No more books
No more textbooks
No more teacher's dirty looks
No more disapproving glances from teachers
Well, we got no class
We are not sophisticated or refined
And we got no principles
We don’t have any morals or values
And we got no innocence
We have lost our purity
We can't even think of a word that rhymes
We are not even able to come up with a simple rhyme
Out for summer
Not attending school due to summer vacation
Out 'til fall
Will not be attending school until the fall season
We might not go back at all
We might never return to school
School's out with fever
School’s ending with a lot of excitement
School's out completely
School has ended totally
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALICE COOPER, MICHAEL BRUCE
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