Mattersville
NOFX (usa) Lyrics
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A gated community cops can't come in
A neighborhood for punks over the hill
We're spendin' our golden years in Mattersville
We can do whatever we want whenever we please
There's always a keg of beer and a block of cheese
We got charams, pinball, asteroids, space invaders and missile command
We will grow old together we will play bridge and Texas hold 'em
Duane and Stevie Cab they still skateboard
But most of us lawn bowl and shuffleboard
We may be getting ripe but we ain't bored
We got a blackboard with some rules and laws
Hefe's got an 18 car garage
Most of the cars are smashed but so is Spike
Twice a week on karaoke night
Eric Melvin lives next door to me
Limo and the Locknecks head security
At the end of my cul de sac
Davey Havoc's house is painted black
We will grow old and fatter
We got our ville nothing
Else matters Trashy, Mod,
And Kath are staying up
Nathan, Matt and Dad
Are passing out when
California cracks
We're all goin' down
"Mattersville" by NOFX is a song about a gated community where aging punks have chosen to retire. The song presents this neighborhood as an isolated utopia where residents can live without interference from the outside world. The lyrics present a playful and carefree lifestyle where the punks are free to indulge in their hobbies, such as playing video games, drinking beer, and playing music. The song suggests that this community is special because it is a place where people can live on their own terms, surrounded by like-minded individuals who share their interests.
The song also provides a glimpse into the punk subculture, highlighting its unique customs and values. For instance, the residents have a set of rules and laws written on a blackboard, which helps them maintain order and foster a sense of community. Additionally, the song mentions the various punk musicians who live in the community, such as Davey Havoc, Hefe, and Eric Melvin.
Overall, "Mattersville" celebrates the punk lifestyle and suggests that it is possible for aging punks to live out their golden years in an environment that reflects their values and interests.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a place where some of us choose to live
Some people choose to live in a specific place
A gated community cops can't come in
It's a place where only a select few individuals are allowed to enter, and police are not one of them
A neighborhood for punks over the hill
It's a neighborhood meant for punk rockers who are aging
We're spendin' our golden years in Mattersville
They are aging and living their lives in Mattersville
We can do whatever we want whenever we please
They can do whatever they want without consequences
There's always a keg of beer and a block of cheese
They always have beer and cheese available
We got charams, pinball, asteroids, space invaders and missile command
They have different gaming options available, from old classic games to newer ones
We will grow old together we will play bridge and Texas hold 'em
They will age together and enjoy playing card games like bridge and Texas hold 'em
Duane and Stevie Cab they still skateboard
Two individuals, Duane and Stevie Cab, still skateboard despite their age
But most of us lawn bowl and shuffleboard
But most of the individuals prefer playing lawn bowling and shuffleboard
We may be getting ripe but we ain't bored
Although they are aging, they are not bored of their lifestyle
We got a blackboard with some rules and laws
There are specific rules and laws in the community that they follow, as seen on a blackboard
Hefe's got an 18 car garage
Hefe, an individual in the community, has an 18 car garage
Most of the cars are smashed but so is Spike
Most cars in the garage are smashed, as is Spike (it's unclear if this is an individual or car)
Twice a week on karaoke night
They have a karaoke night that occurs twice a week
Eric Melvin lives next door to me
Eric Melvin is a neighbor to the artist
Limo and the Locknecks head security
Limo and the Locknecks are in charge of security in the community
At the end of my cul de sac
The singer's house is at the end of a cul-de-sac
Davey Havoc's house is painted black
Davey Havoc lives in the community and has a black house
We will grow old and fatter
They will grow old and gain weight
We got our ville nothing else matters Trashy, Mod, And Kath are staying up
They value their community a lot and prioritize it over other things. Additionally, individuals named Trashy, Mod, and Kath stay awake while others sleep
Nathan, Matt and Dad are passing out when California cracks
Three individuals named Nathan, Matt, and Dad are falling asleep when there is chaos in California. 'Passing out' could be interpreted as either falling asleep or losing consciousness
We're all goin' down
They all will eventually die
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