What You Make Of It
Major League Lyrics

My dad says "Get wise before you're old son"
My father advises me to gain wisdom at a young age, in order to avoid regret later in life.

This is something no one ever learns from
Despite the availability of this advice to everyone, few people seem to take it to heart and learn from it.

Here I am to set this record straight
I'm here to tell the truth and clarify any misconceptions people may have about my experiences.

And truth be told about the Garden State
I'm going to tell the honest and unfiltered truth about my home state of New Jersey.

It's not the kids or the bands or the shows or my friends
The true essence of my experience on the road is not defined by the people or events around me, but by a feeling that cannot be easily described.

It's the feeling of living life on the road
What truly defines my experience is the sensation of constantly traveling and being on the move.

Reminding me of how much I hate this place
Despite the allure of traveling, it serves as a reminder of how much I dislike my hometown.

Soon you'll be saying "there goes the under rated kids who made it"
In the future, people will recognize that we were underestimated and will acknowledge how far we've come.

So thanks for nothing thanks for nothing
I'm sarcastically thanking those who didn't believe in us, as they motivated us to prove them wrong.

I've got my things all packed
I'm prepared to leave this town and all its negativity behind me.

Leaving this song behind for non believers
This song serves as a farewell to those who don't believe in us or our dreams.

I'm sick of partying with the same shady dudes
I'm tired of spending time with questionable people who engage in reckless behavior.

"Hey bro, check out my knuckle tats!"
This is an example of the type of conversation that bores and annoys me about my current social circle.

A constant reminder of what I hate in this state
These interactions serve as a reminder of the aspects of New Jersey that I cannot stand.

Arguing over who called next game
The mundane arguments that my friends constantly engage in make me realize that I'm ready to move on from this lifestyle.

Way to make your parents proud
This is a sarcastic remark on the unimpressive behavior of my friends and acquaintances, with a touch of condescension towards their parents for tolerating it.

And Johnny's screaming the same old shit
This is a reference to a former bandmate who was unoriginal and repetitive in his lyrics.

We heard it all in his last band
The repetition of themes and content in his previous music indicates a lack of creativity and growth.

Something about how his 'Friends are on Fire'
This is a specific example of a repetitive and unoriginal song lyric that I find uninspired.

Well if they're all from this town I say we let 'em burn out
This is a sarcastic remark towards the over-hyped local music scene, indicating that perhaps it would be better if it fizzled out.

So Listen up! and listen here close
Pay attention to what I'm about to say, it's important.

It's nothing new to all the breaking out locals
What I'm about to say is likely known by anyone else who has made it out of this town and onto bigger things.

I'm giving credit where the credit is due
I'm acknowledging and thanking those who helped us achieve success and make it out of this town.

And where it's not just assume this songs for you
If you weren't a part of our journey or didn't help us along the way, don't assume that this song is for you.

Thanks for nothing
Once again, this is a sarcastic expression of gratitude towards those who didn't believe in us, as their lack of support made us more determined to succeed.