Lower Class Brats are a street punk band founded in Austin, Texas in Januar… Read Full Bio ↴Lower Class Brats are a street punk band founded in Austin, Texas in January 1995. Based out of Southern California since 2017.

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.

The Worst
Lower Class Brats Lyrics

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You say we came from nowhere
And we totally agree
You said that we were a menace
Said we'd never succeed
Said we weren't a pretty sight
And our future ain't so bright

We are the worst (the worst)
That you've ever seen
We are the worst (the worst)
We're violent and obscene
We are the worst (the worst)
We don't give a damn
We are the worst (the worst)
And we'll do it again

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We took our own plan of action
You said we were confused
You could have made us a household name
But I never wanted to get used
Said we weren't a pretty sight
And our future ain't so bright

We are the worst (the worst)
That you've ever seen
We are the worst (the worst)
We're violent and obscene
We are the worst (the worst)
We don't give a damn
We are the worst (the worst)
And we'll do it again

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Said we weren't a pretty sight
And our future ain't so bright

We are the worst (the worst)
That you've ever seen
We are the worst (the worst)
We're violent and obscene
We are the worst (the worst)
We don't give a FUCK!
We are the worst (the worst)
And you're shit out of luck
We are the worst (the worst)
We are the worst (the worst)
The fucking worst (the worst)
We are the worst (the worst)

1 2 FUCK YOU

Overall Meaning

The song "The Worst" by Lower Class Brats is an anthem for those who have been deemed societal outcasts and have been dismissed by those in positions of power or authority. The song speaks to the fact that those who are often neglected by mainstream society are actually more powerful and authentic than those who are placed on a pedestal. The lyrics speak to a particular kind of rebellion against conformity and the demand to be seen and heard on one's own terms.

The chorus of the song is a rallying cry for those who are unapologetically themselves and are willing to fight against those who don't understand them. The repeated line "We are the worst" is meant to disarm those who have belittled or ridiculed them, turning an insult into a badge of honor. The song also speaks to the reality that those who are the most ostracized and marginalized often have a resilience and power that the privileged cannot match.

Overall, "The Worst" is a song that celebrates individuality and rebellion against societal expectations. It inspires listeners to embrace their unique qualities and to not let anyone else define them.

Line by Line Meaning

You say we came from nowhere
You claim that we have no origins or meaning

And we totally agree
We completely acknowledge and accept your assessment

You said that we were a menace
You described us as a danger to society

Said we'd never succeed
Claimed that we would not achieve success

Said we weren't a pretty sight
Described us as unattractive or unpleasant to look at

And our future ain't so bright
Painted a grim picture of what lies ahead for us

We are the worst (the worst)
We are the most unpleasant or undesirable people in your eyes

That you've ever seen
Of all the people you have encountered, we are the worst

We're violent and obscene
We exhibit aggressive and offensive behavior

We don't give a damn
We do not care about your opinions or feelings towards us

And we'll do it again
We will continue to behave in this manner