Your Guts
Reel Big Fish Lyrics


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I wrote this song about you
I wrote this song about you
Just to let you know that I hate your guts
And I think you suck
I wrote this song about you
I wrote this song about you
Just to let you know that I hate your guts
And I think you suck

I hate the way you look
(You make me sick)
I hate the way you talk
(I want to punch you in the face)
I can't stand you at all
(You drive me insane)
Why won't you go away?

I wrote this song about you
I wrote this song about you
Just to let you know that I hate your guts
And I think you suck

This is your song
Congratulations
You're the inspiration
I hate you so much
That I wrote this song
Congratulations
You're immortalized




I hate so much
I hope you fuckin' die

Overall Meaning

In the song "Your Guts" by Reel Big Fish, the lyrics are a direct message to someone who has caused the singer a significant amount of agony. The opening lines "I wrote this song about you, just to let you know that I hate your guts and I think you suck" leave little to the imagination. It's apparent that the songwriter is trying to communicate their feelings of hostility towards this person. The song's lyrics reinforce the message by painting this individual as unattractive, irritating, and unbearable to be around. The lines "I hate the way you look" and "I hate the way you talk, I want to punch you in the face" showcase the singer's complete contempt for this person. The lyrics' final lines elevate the hate to another level, with the lines "I hope you fucking die" making it clear that the songwriter wants to see this individual experience some severe consequences.


The song's lyrics are striking on many levels. The combination of the song's upbeat melody and the harsh words adds a degree of complexity to the song. The dark and aggressive underlying message conflicts with the bouncy, cheerful music. This contrast can lead to listeners having important discussions about the role of music in our society and our expectations of creative individuals.


The song's lyrics and its contradictory upbeat musicality make it appear to be a satirical take on love songs. The song's punchy chorus and melody evoke an image of a classic love song. However, lead singer Aaron Barrett expresses complete contempt for the song's subject through his lyrics. This contrast between the music and the lyrics likely heightens the song's ability to captivate listeners with its unconventional message.


Beneath the surface of the song's lyrics, it appears to be a bit of an inside joke amongst the band members. They claim that they wrote the song about a long-forgotten childhood bully. This anecdote gives context to why such a seemingly hateful song would exist in their discography. The song is a therapeutic and cathartic release for the band members, as well as an amusing addition to their setlist.


Line by Line Meaning

I wrote this song about you
The singer chose to put their anger and frustration towards one person into a song as a way to express their hatred.


Just to let you know that I hate your guts
The purpose of the song is to make it clear to the subject that the singer strongly dislikes them.


And I think you suck
The singer thinks the subject is terrible as a person and does not value them at all.


I hate the way you look
The singer is repulsed by the physical appearance of the subject.


(You make me sick)
The sight of the subject causes a nauseating feeling within the singer.


I hate the way you talk
The voice of the subject annoys or frustrates the singer.


(I want to punch you in the face)
The anger towards the subject has reached a boiling point where the singer has violent urges towards them.


I can't stand you at all
The presence of the subject is unbearable for the singer.


(You drive me insane)
The actions or behavior of the subject is causing the singer to become mentally unstable.


Why won't you go away?
The singer wishes that the subject would leave and never come back.


This is your song
The entire song is centered around the subject and their impact on the singer's life.


Congratulations
The singer is being sarcastic and the word is used to emphasize the opposite of happiness or pride.


You're the inspiration
The subject's negative influence on the singer's life is the fuel for the song.


I hope you fuckin' die
The singer's hatred towards the subject is so strong that they wish for their death.




Lyrics © Songtrust Ave
Written by: Aaron Asher Barrett, Matthew Yung, Sang Wong, Scott Allen Klopfenstein, Travis Jeremy Werts, Adam Matthew Polakoff

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Comments from YouTube:

Krakaton

When I was in high school, I always wanted to dj my school dance with ska music , and this song would've been perfect for that.

Tom

When I was in High school, I always wanted the DJ anywhere to play some Ska.  None of them ever would.

SamuraiTacos

Tom Oosterbroek yep same here i love playing ska in bars and people look at me or are confused what is this shit

Ghost of Smokey Joe

I love how his voice gets more and more unhinged as he he nears the final line if the song.

ipetloudog

This is one of the greatest songs ever written.

xSweetieLizx

Tell me you didn't just picture that one person in your mind that you hate their guts while listening to this!! How did I just discover this song in 2021?!?!?!? I laughed at this far harder than I should have and it made me feel a little bit better.

india wahl

i played this on my ukulele to serenade my sister when she was being really annoying

Matt Rodas

This was so great live omg!

Beetle Master

Yeah my dad took me to their concert for my 10th birthday and it was great

Grant S.

just saw 'em in concert, it was sick

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