Rockupation
Mad Caddies Lyrics

Wasn't too long ago that you could go to a show
Not too long ago, attending a concert did not require pretending to be someone you're not.

Without trying to be somebody you're not
There was no need to put up a facade and be someone you're not just to attend a show.

Now the tables are turned and you're getting burned
But now, the situation has changed and you are suffering the consequences for not conforming to the norms.

Don't let em tell you it rocks
Don't be fooled into thinking that conforming to the norms makes the show any better or enjoyable.

It's all about what you wear the color of your hair
Nowadays, attending a show is all about conforming to a certain dress code and appearance.

And how many tattoos you got on your arm
In addition to dress code and appearance, the number of tattoos you have on your arm is also considered important now.

So how did we get here where'd it all go wrong
How did we reach this point where attending a show requires such conformity and is no longer about just enjoying the music?

Flying through the airwaves coming into your home
The media is bombarding us with messages that promote this conformist culture.

All the suits in Hollywood are gonna roll in al the dough
The people behind this conformist culture are the ones who stand to gain the most from it financially.

Tell me that you need it tell me that you feel it this is the new sensation
They are trying to convince us that this new culture is the next big thing and that we need to be a part of it.

Come on and just try it you knowyou can't it this is gonna sweep the nation
They are urging us to conform and try it out, telling us that it will become the new trend and widespread.

I think back to the day when all the bands used to play
The singer thinks back to a time when bands played without all these pressures to conform.

Without giving a shit about what was in
Back then, bands played without worrying about fitting into a certain scene or trend.

Now it has changed scenes rearranged
But now, every aspect of attending a show has been rearranged and is dictated by the established norms.

Let's start it over again
The singer wants to go back to a time when attending a show was solely about enjoying the music and not conforming to norms.

What really matters to me so easy to see
It's very obvious to the singer what truly matters when attending a concert.

It's staring us right in the face
It's so obvious that it's impossible to miss.

We gotta put it behind get back in line
We need to forget about the norms and start attending shows without conforming.

We gotta save this dying race
The culture of attending shows solely for the joy of music is dying out, and we need to save it.

I don't think you feel it I don't think you need it this is no new sensation
The singer doesn't think that conforming to these norms is truly what people want or need, and it's not a new concept.

I don't think you need it I don't think you feel it why don't change the fucking station
Instead of conforming and attending shows that don't align with your true wants or needs, the singer suggests turning off that conformist culture and finding something that aligns with your true self.