Look What I Did are a self-described info punk band formed in 2001 in Nashville, Tennessee by singer, Barry Donegan and guitarist, Colby Shea. Miles McPherson (drums, currently playing with Kelly Clarkson) and Chris Bradley (bass) were added before the bands first public live performance in January 2002. The band live performances during that era often ended in animal thongs, a fistfight between members, and in some cases, a hospital trip for its vocalist.
In 2003, the band added a second guitar player, Aaron "Skeet" Childress, formerly of National Green, and relocated to Los Angeles, California. At this time they also released their first recording, an independently recorded, financed, and released LP, My First Time, on their own Clockrock Recordings. Despite its limited pressing, the record received many features from ezines such as theprp.com, loudside.com, Opuszine.com. Miles McPherson was not able to join the band in L.A., and Eli Green, now of HORSE the band filled in for some time. McPherson returned to the group in 2004.
In 2005, newly reformed Combat Records and producer, Brian Virtue (Jane's Addiction, theSTART) worked with the band to release Minuteman for the Moment on October 4, 2005. The band then relocated to Nashville, TN, and began heavy national touring with bands such as Ion Dissonance, Animosity, At All Cost, Dog Fashion Disco, Tub Ring and The Classic Struggle, Drop Dead, Gorgeous, Folly, and The Human Abstract.
In October of 2006, Jake Omen(drums, ex Year of Desolation) and Ty Coughlin(bass) joined the band, replacing McPherson and Shea. Chris Bradley took over the duties on guitar.
In early 2008 the band signed a deal with new label Modernist Movement. The album Atlas Drugged was released on February 9, 2010 via Modernist Movement Recordings. Atlas Drugged was also produced by Brian Virtue.
The band released Zanzibar III: Analog Prison in 2014 and Sympathy Porn in 2019 on So Say We All Records.
I'm Majoring in Psychology
Look What I Did Lyrics
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Gimme some of that
Mmmmmmmmmm
Honey that sounds good
Hey teach
Ugh
Gimme some of that
Put it in my ear
Books...
Check em out!
Books...
CHECK
THEM
OUT
Let's spend our parents money
Let's spend that money good
Let's go to college
Everybody
Can go to college
That means it matters a lot
Hey teach!
Gimme some of that
Mmmmmmmmmmmmmm
Baby that sounds good
Hey teach
C'mon
Gimme some of that
Don't make me stick my hand up
To get some of your attention!
Books...
Check em out!
Books
CHECK
THEM
OUT
Let's spend our parents money
Let's spend that money good
Let's go to college
Everybody
Can go to college
That means it matters a whole lot
Show your work or else you cheated
The song "I'm Majoring in Psychology" by Look What I Did satirizes the experience of attending college, specifically the idea that a college education is necessary for success in life. The lyrics suggest that going to college is simply a way for students to spend their parents' money and have a good time, rather than actually learning valuable skills. The chorus repeats the phrase "Let's go to college, everybody can go to college" sarcastically emphasizing a societal pressure to conform to the expectation of attending college.
The verses specifically poke fun at the study of psychology, a popular major at many universities. The line "Hey teach! Gimme some of your opinion" implies that the teacher's opinion is not valuable or insightful, but rather the subject matter is trivial. Additionally, the lines "Books...check em out" and "Show your work or else you cheated" critique the standardized and rote nature of college education.
Overall, the song is a commentary on the pressure to attend college and the inherent flaws and frivolities within the education system. The seemingly happy and upbeat music contrasts the cynical lyrics, adding to the satirical tone of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey teach!
Addressing the teacher to request their attention
Gimme some of that
Asking the teacher for their opinion or expertise
Mmmmmmmmmm
Expressing satisfaction or pleasure
Honey that sounds good
Complimenting the teacher's ideas or suggestions
Ugh
Expressing frustration or annoyance
Put it in my ear
Requesting to hear the teacher's advice or perspective
Gimme some of your opinion!
Requesting the teacher's viewpoint or thoughts on a matter
Books...
Highlighting the importance of reading books
Check em out!
Encouraging people to read and acquire knowledge
Let's spend our parents money
Willingness to invest in education with parental support
Let's spend that money good
Willingness to use parental funds wisely for education
Let's go to college
Advocating for attending college
Everybody
All individuals should have the opportunity for higher education
Can go to college
College is accessible for everyone
That means it matters a lot
Education is significant and worth pursuing
C'mon
Encouraging the teacher to assist or engage with the students
Don't make me stick my hand up
Expressing a dislike for classroom behavior where the students have to raise their hands for attention
To get some of your attention!
Requesting the teacher's attention
Let's spend our parents money
Willingness to invest in education with parental support
Let's spend that money good
Willingness to use parental funds wisely for education
Let's go to college
Advocating for attending college
Everybody
All individuals should have the opportunity for higher education
Can go to college
College is accessible for everyone
That means it matters a whole lot
Education is not just important, but crucial for success
Show your work or else you cheated
Emphasizing the importance of hard work and academic integrity
Contributed by Elijah P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.