Osker broke away from the typical Southern California punk band with the release of their second CD "Idle Will Kill". Previous to this was their first full length album "Treatment 5. Both contained cynical and snotty lyrics about teen angst. As a consequence to their stage antics, among which was Devon's brutal sincerity, criticizing conformity in the punk scene and "fashion", as well as their crowd-taunting habit, Osker were labelled as one of the most hated and mean acts on Epitaph.
"I decided that it is about just doing what you want, while you have gallons of mohawks and leather jackets telling you that they do what they want, I don't believe them... I respect the person that says, 'I don't care for that' because there is no extreme, it's pure sincerity. Punk is doing what you want despite the infiltrators, outside of the skateboards and shoes and hair and patches and the diets and the tattoos. I am Devon and I have 5 close friends, the rest of the world is divided into the helpers and the clueless."
After the split, Williams announced they had been working on a new album (tentatively titled "Thriller"), however it was later said by Benitez to be a joke.
"The split between Dave and I is astounding to me. I always thought we were the next Simon and Garfunkel. I thought we would be our generations Hall and Oates ... Of course, I plan on killing Dave." - Devon Williams
Devon Williams recently played in folk/acoustic band Fingers-Cut, Megamachine! He currently plays music under his own name with the same essence while playing guitar in a folk rock/psychedelic band Lavender Diamond. Drummer Phil Drazik now plays in punk/hardcore band End on End and emo/punk band Life Support.
Members
Devon Williams - Vocals and guitar
Dave Benitez - Bass
Phil Drazik - Drums
Alright
Osker Lyrics
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And your put-downs just do not help.
The outcome is I feel like shit.
Don't you know when to quit?
...And I am not doing alright,
And I am not doing alright.
I always end up feeling bad,
So why don't you just get off my back?
I'd never made any.
...And I am not doing alright,
And I am not doing alright.
None of this makes sense;
They don't support me
'Cause they're too busy judging.
It's all so unimportant.
It makes me feel sorry for them.
...And I am not doing alright,
And I am not doing alright.
The lyrics to Osker's song "Alright" convey a feeling of unease and discomfort with oneself, exacerbated by the judgment and put-downs of others. The singer is struggling with their own self-doubt and feelings of inadequacy, but also finds that their supposed friends are unhelpful and unsupportive, focusing instead on criticism and negativity. The song captures the frustration and isolation of feeling trapped in a cycle of negative self-talk and unhelpful social dynamics.
The repetition of the refrain "And I am not doing alright" underscores the feeling of unease and reinforces the idea that the singer is struggling to cope with their situation. The use of the word "alright" also stands out, as it suggests a sense of resignation and acceptance of a situation that is fundamentally not okay. The final lines of the song, "It makes me feel sorry for them," suggest a degree of empathy and compassion even as the singer is struggling with their own issues.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm uncomfortable with myself,
I feel unhappy with who I am as a person.
And your put-downs just do not help.
Your criticisms of me only add to my feelings of inadequacy.
The outcome is I feel like shit.
As a result of your negative comments, I feel terrible about myself.
Don't you know when to quit?
Do you not understand that your insults are hurtful and unwelcome?
...And I am not doing alright,
Despite your claims that everything is fine, I am not feeling well emotionally.
I always end up feeling bad,
In my interactions with you, I consistently have negative emotions.
So why don't you just get off my back?
If you truly care for me, you should stop criticizing me and give me space.
If I knew that this is what friends were for,
If I had realized that being friends with someone meant being subjected to constant judgment, I never would have made any friends.
...And I am not doing alright,
Regardless of what you might think, I am not doing well emotionally.
None of this makes sense;
I do not understand why people would choose to belittle and judge others.
They don't support me
Rather than being a source of encouragement, the people around me are tearing me down.
'Cause they're too busy judging.
The people who should be my friends are too preoccupied with being critical of me to provide any support or positivity.
It's all so unimportant.
The things these people criticize me for are ultimately insignificant and do not warrant such negativity.
It makes me feel sorry for them.
I pity the people who cannot appreciate the good things in life and who feel the need to be so judgmental.
...And I am not doing alright,
Despite everything, I am still struggling emotionally.
And I am not doing alright.
My emotional and mental health continues to suffer, and I need help and support to improve.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: TERUIS GRAY, ROLAND JONES, C SMITH, WALTER WILLIAMS
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Jeff
I’m 40 and still listen to this a few times a week.
Tim S
O hell yea
ML88
Got this album when I was a teenager. I'm 31 now. Looking back the kick drum was the loudest thing on the track haha so good
JM
Takes me back to age 15 when this CD was released and I used to listen to it on my paper route.
Taylor Boerem
heard this when I was in early elementary school when my brothers basically raised me, and now revisiting that I'm 20, still so accurate. great fuckin band.
juneausucks
i love the way they mixed the drums on this album
Nina Y
Crazy Beautiful.
Bobbie Allen way
This demo release was better then the release release. They should have kept this release as thier release
Josh l
I am here because of a crazy/beautiful Gringa
manuel cortez
bring back the punk oramass