They’ve answered their own questions with a resounding yes through a packed itinerary of shows and a handful of recordings that are among the rawest musical experiences of the new decade. Combining reckless improvisational energy with the combined skills of four deadly sharp musicians, OFF! have dug down through a decades’ worth of accumulated stylistic garbage, and rediscovered the stripped down core of noise, speed, and rock & roll that punk seemed to have lost forever.
I Got News for You
OFF! Lyrics
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That you've created,
I've got news for you
Did you expect us, to worship
I've got news for you
I've got news for you
You bet I got something against you too
And piss, whatever paying
I've got news for you
I've got news for you
You bet I got something against you too
The lyrics to OFF!'s "I Got News for You" are a direct confrontation of the notion of entitlement and superiority that can arise within a scene or subculture. The opening lines specifically address someone who considers themselves the "king of the scene," and the singer immediately challenges this idea by saying "Did you expect us, to worship?" The repetition of "I've got news for you" throughout the song emphasizes the singer's confidence and conviction, suggesting that there is something important that needs to be said.
As the song progresses, the singer becomes more confrontational, stating that they have "something against you too." They claim that their friends have already told this person "you are screwed" and that they are no longer willing to "pay" for their entitled behavior. What's powerful about these lyrics is the way in which they call out toxic behavior within scenes and subcultures, challenging the idea that anyone should be automatically elevated to a position of power. Instead, these lyrics suggest that everyone should be held accountable for their actions and that arrogance and entitlement should never be tolerated.
Overall, "I Got News for You" is a biting critique of the idea of the "scene king" and anyone who seeks to gain power or influence based on their perceived superiority. It's a reminder that everyone should be treated equally and with respect, and that anyone who acts otherwise will be called out.
Line by Line Meaning
You think you're the king of the scene,
You believe that you are the ultimate authority in this particular social group or setting.
That you've created,
You believe that you are responsible for having founded or established this scene in the first place.
I've got news for you
I have information that will contradict or challenge your perceptions and beliefs.
Did you expect us, to worship
Did you anticipate that we would admire, idolize, or revere you or your accomplishments?
I've got news for you
Once again, I have information that will challenge or contradict your expectations.
I've got news for you
Reinforcing the previous statement that I have information that will contradict or challenge your expectations.
You bet I got something against you too
I am also opposed to or have an issue with your behavior or attitudes.
All my friends tell you are screwed
Everyone in my social circle believes that you are in a bad situation or have made poor decisions.
And piss, whatever paying
Whatever consequences you face or hardships you endure as a result of your actions or behavior are of no concern to me.
I've got news for you
Once again, I have information that will contradict or challenge your perceptions and beliefs.
I've got news for you
Reinforcing the previous statement that I have information that will challenge or contradict your expectations.
You bet I got something against you too
I am also opposed to or have an issue with your behavior or attitudes.
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