At one point, Kurt stayed in Europe to study abroad. Palatka continued to play shows, but changed their name to Ex-Best Friends. Once Kurt moved back to the states, Palatka reformed. All the songs on the End of Irony LP are Ex-Best Friends songs.
Discography
- split w/ Hope Spring Eternal - Tape (self-released)
- split w/ The End of The Century Party - 7" (self-released)
- split w/Asshole Parade - LP (Coalition/Jason & Kurt)
- The End of Irony - LP (No Idea)
comps:
- Bleeeaaaauuuurrrggg A Music War - 7" (Slap A Ham)
- Vida - Life Benefit for Project Vida - 7" (Lengua Armada)
- Fragile Records comp - 7" (Fragile)
- Food Not Bombs Benefit - LP (Anima)
- Destroy New Granada - LP
- Possesed to Skate - LP (625 Thrash/Pessimer)
- Southeast Hardcore, Fuck Yeah!!! - 7" (Jason & Kurt)
- Mandatory Marathon - 7" (Amendment)
- A Product of Six Cents - 7" (Six Cents)
- In Words of One Syllable - LP
Garbage
Palatka Lyrics
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In Palatka's song "Garbage", the opening lyrics express a feeling of hopelessness and resignation towards the state of the world. The use of the phrase "already fucked things up so much" suggests that the damage is irreversible, and there is no point in continuing to consume and destroy. The following line "It'll never translate to economic terms" highlights the sad reality that economic gain often takes precedence over environmental concerns, and makes it difficult to effect real change. The line "What happened to respecting the things you admire" suggests a longing for a past time when people valued and cared for the things they held dear, and contrasts sharply with the current throwaway culture.
The lyrics take a more specific aim at litterbugs and those who use the street as their personal dumping ground when they say "It's not your fucking garbage dump". The frustration is palpable and suggests a feeling of powerlessness in the face of those who continue to disrespect public spaces. The final mention of "those fifty-year-old teens I was under on third avenue" is a poignant reminder of a time when youthful energy and rebellion were more idealistic and used for positive change rather than destruction.
Line by Line Meaning
We've already fucked things up so much.
We've already caused a lot of damage to the world and the environment.
I mean, what's the point in consuming/destroying everything?
What is the reason behind using and destroying everything in sight?
It'll never translate to economic terms.
This wanton destruction will never result in any kind of economic gain.
What happened to respecting the things you admire,
Why did we forget to respect the things that inspire and amaze us?
like those fifty-year-old teens I was under on third avenue?
What about the old structures and buildings that have stood for so long, like those on third avenue?
It's not your fucking garbage dump.
Let's not treat the world like our personal garbage dump.
Contributed by Isaac D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.