Biography
Formed in 1995 in Austin TX, Lower Class Brats set out to create music unlike anything else in their city. A mixture of Punk, Oi!, 70s Glam and straight ahead rock and roll merged with the theatric imagery of A Clockwork Orange. After six months of writing and rehearsals the band began to perform and released a demo cassette. A year later the band's first full length “Rather Be Hated Than Ignored” was released on GMM records and became the soundtrack for a fanbase now known as the “LCB Army”.
The recorded history of five full-length LPs, thirteen 7” EPs and three different compilation LPs under their belts. Provides testament to the band's reputation that they are a group that works as hard as they play. All while performing worldwide across the US, Canada, UK, Europe and Asia.
LCB members- Bones (vox), Marty Volume (guitar), Ron Conflict (bass), Zed (guitar) and Nick Brat (drums) continue to record and perform after a 20+ year history. Taking great care that every live show is more than "just another gig" and a night for those in attendance to cut loose, forget their daily woes and sing, scream and shout along.
I'm a Mess
Lower Class Brats Lyrics
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Gimme one reason and I'll be drunk by noon
I take that back, I don't need no reason at all
Can you remind me about last night
I remember the bar, I remember the fight
I remember you askin' me if I was doin' alright
Got no cause
They say I'm self-destructive
And it shows
I got holes in my shoes
I got holes in my teeth
I got a hole in my head
That's why I can't sleep
I got everything and less
Baby, I'm A Mess
I got a drink in my hand and scars on my face
I fall out of line, put me back in my place
Tomorrow my wounds maybe they will have healed
I remember your face like it was yesterday
With blackened eyes I don't see so straight
I know you're the woman that helped me off my knees
The song "I'm a Mess" by Lower Class Brats is a representation of a life full of chaos and confusion. It is a song about a person who is struggling to find meaning in their existence and has given up on everything. The person wakes up in the morning with nothing to do and is willing to get drunk by noon without any reason. The lyrics are an expression of the person's disconnected and purposeless life. The lines "Got no cause, got no hope, they say I'm self-destructive and it shows" indicate that the person is aware of their condition but is unable to change it.
The song also talks about the physical condition of the person, as evidenced by the lines "I got holes in my shoes, I got holes in my teeth, I got a hole in my head, that's why I can't sleep." There is a sense of misery and despair in each line of the song. The person acknowledges that they are a mess, and that is perhaps their only identity.
Despite the bleak depiction, the song ends on a hopeful note about a woman who helped the person when they were down. It suggests that there is still a glimmer of hope, a ray of light in the darkness that is life.
Line by Line Meaning
Wake up in the morning with nothing to do
I feel directionless and aimless in life, lacking purpose and goals.
Gimme one reason and I'll be drunk by noon
I'm always looking for an excuse to start drinking, and once I start, I can't control myself.
I take that back, I don't need no reason at all
Actually, I don't need a reason to drink. I'll do it anytime, anywhere.
Can you remind me about last night
I can't remember anything from the night before because I was so drunk.
I remember the bar, I remember the fight
The one thing I do recall from last night is getting in a fight at the bar.
I remember you askin' me if I was doin' alright
Despite everything, there was someone who cared enough to ask if I was okay.
Got no cause
I feel like I have no purpose or meaning in life.
Got no hope
I don't have any optimism or positivity about the future.
They say I'm self-destructive
Others recognize that my behavior is harmful to myself.
And it shows
The physical evidence of my self-destructiveness is visible in my appearance (holes in shoes, teeth, head).
I got holes in my shoes
My shoes are worn and full of holes, which reflects my poverty and lack of resources.
I got holes in my teeth
My teeth are rotting and full of cavities, which reflects my poor dental hygiene and lack of access to healthcare.
I got a hole in my head
I have a metaphorical hole in my head, meaning I'm mentally unstable or damaged.
That's why I can't sleep
My mental and physical health is so poor that I struggle with insomnia.
I got everything and less
I may have material possessions, but I lack emotional stability and contentment.
Baby, I'm a Mess
Overall, my life is chaotic, disorganized, and unhealthy.
I got a drink in my hand and scars on my face
Drinking has left visible scars on my physical appearance, including bruises and cuts.
I fall out of line, put me back in my place
I struggle to maintain self-control and behavior within social norms; I need others to remind me how to behave.
Tomorrow my wounds maybe they will have healed
I hope that my physical wounds will heal with time, but my emotional and mental scars may be more difficult to overcome.
I remember your face like it was yesterday
Despite my struggles with memory and alcohol, I have a vivid recollection of the person who helped me when I was in need.
With blackened eyes I don't see so straight
My vision is impaired, either from physical damage or from the effects of alcohol.
I know you're the woman that helped me off my knees
I am grateful to the person who showed me kindness and support when I was at my lowest point.
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