MU330 (pronounced "em-you-three-thirty") are a ska/punk band formed in 1988… Read Full Bio ↴MU330 (pronounced "em-you-three-thirty") are a ska/punk band formed in 1988 in Saint Louis, Missouri. The original members met in Saint Louis University High School music class 330 (hence the name of the band).

MU330's lineup has changed frequently, but the foundations of the band remained intact — Potthast, Diebold, Bell, and Moll.

The band is self-described as "psycho ska" and are known for their lively performances and a general ethic of fun and optimism. Their lyrics cover many topics, from racism to love songs to testicular cancer.

Neighbors
MU330 Lyrics

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Tell me all about your neighbor
Tell me something I don't know
His chest is thicker
I don't have to measure

I know that it's bigger
I don't know about your neighbor
Please don't talk about your neighbor

I don't want to hear his name

He's built like a barrel
And his arms are large
And my arms are skinny
I really fear your neighbor

He probably owns a gun
But doesn't need it
He could squash me like a bug
And fix your car at the same time

I just lost you to your neighbor
But I don't think that he's your type
He's always there and he makes you cook
And you never cook

Retrieve a beer for your new neighbor

Where did I fall short
When did you get so annoyed

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of MU330's Neighbors describe the singer's fear and jealousy towards their neighbor. They start off by asking the other person to tell them something they don't know about their neighbor, but quickly become defensive when the other person starts talking about the neighbor's physical attributes. The singer describes their own arms as skinny in contrast to the neighbor's large arms and mentions feeling fear towards the neighbor who could easily overpower them physically. There is a sense of frustration and jealousy that the other person seems to prefer spending time with the neighbor, who is always there and makes them cook, while the singer feels like they have fallen short in some way and caused annoyance.

The song touches on themes of fear, jealousy, and insecurity, as well as the fear of the unknown and the power dynamics that can exist within neighborly relationships. The lyrics ultimately reflect the singer's feelings of inadequacy and the fear of losing the affection of the other person to the neighbor. It's a relatable topic that many people have experienced at some point in their lives.

Line by Line Meaning

tell me all about your neighbor
Give me any information you have about the person who lives next door to you

Tell me something I don't know
Share something new and interesting about your neighbor

His chest is thicker
He has a muscular chest

I don't have to measure
It's not necessary for me to physically measure it for proof

I know that it's bigger
I am aware that it is larger than mine

I don't know about your neighbor
I don't have knowledge about any other details of your neighbor

Please don't talk about your neighbor
I don't want to hear any more about him

I don't want to hear his name
I don't want to know who he is

He's built like a barrel
He has a large and sturdy body

And his arms are large
His arms are muscular and big

And my arms are skinny
In comparison, my arms look thin and weak