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.
Serf Song
Look What I Did Lyrics
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I'm pushed against the wall
And now its come to this
They see you
Inspect you
Dissect you
Inject you in a test tube
And dress you
Like these guys or those guys why?
Imp ushed against the wall
And now its come to this
Fuck this shit
This isn't any fun
No fun
None
And i need some
Fun
You're so rebellious
A hellion
You spell out the sell outs
So we can ignore them
They don't get
Our outfit
Well teach them
Let's force them to be ourselves
Im pushed against the wall
And now its come to this
Fuck this shit
This isn't any fun
No fun
None
And i need some fucking fun
You contend all you want, there's nothing more you'd ask for
You and me ain't so different, 'cept I got my shit straight
I'm pushed against the wall
And now its come to this
Holy shit.
The song "Serf Song" by Look What I Did speaks about feeling trapped and oppressed in a society where people are expected to conform and comply with what is considered normal. The first verse highlights the feeling of being scrutinized and controlled to fit in, as if being subjected to scientific experiments. It also expresses boredom, dissatisfaction and the need for fun. In the pre-chorus, the song mentions the idea of rebellion as a form of releasing oneself from the confining norms and expectations.
The chorus repeats the line "this isn't any fun, no fun, none, and I need some fun," emphasizing the boredom and the longing for some excitement and freedom.
The second verse introduces the concept of rebelling against the establishment and those who follow the rules blindly, represented as the "sell outs" and the "outfit." The pre-chorus line, "you and me ain't so different, 'cept I got my shit straight," hints at the idea that rebellion and nonconformity are not necessarily without direction or purpose.
The song ends with the exclamation "Holy shit," suggesting a release of pent-up frustration and a realization that rebellion is not an easy or straightforward path.
Line by Line Meaning
This isn't any fun
The current situation is not enjoyable
I'm pushed against the wall
I feel trapped and have limited options
And now its come to this
Things have escalated to an undesirable level
They see you
Others are observing you
Inspect you
They scrutinize and examine you
Dissect you
They break you down into smaller pieces
Inject you in a test tube
They subject you to experimental procedures
And dress you
They force you to conform to their expectations
To comply
To obey and follow orders
Like these guys or those guys why?
Why should I have to choose between conforming to one group or the other?
Fuck this shit
I am fed up with this situation
No fun
There is no enjoyment in this situation
None
Absolutely no fun to be had
And i need some
I require some fun or enjoyment in my life
You're so rebellious
You are boldly resisting the expectations of others
A hellion
An unruly and mischievous person
You spell out the sell outs
You call out those who compromise their values for personal gain
So we can ignore them
By pointing out the phonies, we can disregard their negative influence
They don't get
They fail to understand or appreciate our alternative approach
Our outfit
Our unique style or appearance
Well teach them
We will educate them on our perspective and way of life
Let's force them to be ourselves
We will compel them to conform to our non-conformity
Holy shit.
An exclamation of surprise or shock
Contributed by Xavier M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@someidiot23
SUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCH a good band! More people need to know about them!
@undead_siege_1493
yes
@bitethezombie5590
greatest solo ever conceived
@Nikejerk
Awesome video. I love this song too. Great work guys.
@StacyLukasavitz
OK, the video effects are pretty cheesy, but I totally dig the concept and the message, and of course the sound. Definite "Like" and can't wait to check out more!
@camilobernal6080
Man, this is incredible!
@Sikthkid
Hard to find original sound these days... Fantastic job guys!
@randilittlekitty
I love the video and the message in the song.
@buddahbubba
Awesome!! Keep it coming!!
@polyphonicemily
Guys this looks SO GREAT! Nice job Dune!