Jesse Michaels – vocals
Tim Armstrong – guitar
Matt Freeman – bass
Dave Mello – drums
Jaded
Operation Ivy Lyrics
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With the spectacle of all the shows
With fifteen fights and your six bucks
Has gone up some promoters nose
Jaded eyes see clearly but only half of what's there
Good old days are left behind what's left is boredom and despair
But sometimes every once in a while
If I said different it would be a lie
What was once rebellion is now clearly just a social sect
But are you just upset because your own social clique has left
Leave when you want because I know that someday I will too
But I won't burn my bridges and be just another jaded fool
The song "Jaded" by Operation Ivy speaks to the disillusionment and disappointment that can come with being part of a cultural movement or subculture. The lyrics suggest that the excitement and energy of the punk scene has given way to boredom and despair, as commercialization and the influence of promoters have drained the authenticity and vitality out of what was once a vibrant rebellion against mainstream society. The singer acknowledges that things have changed, and that what's left is only half of what used to be there, but still finds beauty and value in the music and community. The final lines warn against becoming "just another jaded fool," encouraging listeners to stay true to themselves and their values, even as the scene around them evolves and transforms.
Line by Line Meaning
Something breaks inside of you
You feel a sense of disillusionment or sadness.
With the spectacle of all the shows
You're tired of being entertained by flashy events.
With fifteen fights and your six bucks
You're tired of promoters taking advantage of you and charging too much for tickets.
Has gone up some promoters nose
The promoters are only in it for the money.
Jaded eyes see clearly but only half of what's there
You're becoming cynical and disenchanted with the world.
Good old days are left behind what's left is boredom and despair
You long for the past and are disappointed with the present.
But sometimes every once in a while
Occasionally, you still experience joy and beauty.
Its beautiful I would say, I wouldn't have it any other way
You appreciate these moments and wouldn't want them any other way.
If I said different it would be a lie
You couldn't deny the beauty of these moments even if you wanted to.
What was once rebellion is now clearly just a social sect
You realize that what used to be rebellious is now mainstream and accepted by society.
But are you just upset because your own social clique has left
Perhaps you're only upset because you're not part of the popular group anymore.
Leave when you want because I know that someday I will too
You understand that eventually you'll grow tired of this scene and move on.
But I won't burn my bridges and be just another jaded fool
You don't want to become cynical and bitter like many others in this scene.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
Written by: David M Mello, Jesse Michaels, Roger Matthew Freeman, Timothy Armstrong
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@tepru
"What was once rebellion is now clearly just a social sect" Nothing else really needs to be said about music or scenes these days
@damianlimon791
Lmao yep
@Adam-vl7ur
this comment aged well 🤌 authoritarian liberal bullshit has peaked and is in decline. They seriously tried to ally with punk for a moment. Hahaha poor choice. We hate your guts
@nathannicholson94
Am I the only one who just listens to punk because I like the music? I wouldn't say I'm part of any culture or have any specific punk attitude, I just listen to punk because I love it
@deltasquad62
yeah like how I listen to metal and punk
@rowenalovegood5941
All of my music choices are like that. I listen to what I like, regardless of what punk, etc stands for. Good shit is good shit.
@theevildrummingsithlord1492
You're not alone.
I listen to punk like that as well. The band doesn't matter.
@JPort561
i think those are the quintessential punk rock crowd types you are referring to that are the opposite of you
@atomsea0383
I listen to it because I like the music AND I like what it stands for
@kevohh10
Go to skate music back in the day! Had my friend give me his copy of this album because he was going on a Mormon mission. haha