Summerholidays vs. Punkroutine
Refused Lyrics
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Of what I could have been
Money proves the point and
I'm stuck between summer holidays and punk routine
I shoot off a 100 things to remain more sorry than safe you see
I only get this chance once and I just can't let it be
And I'm still certain that what motivates me is more rewarding
Well adjusted and corrupt, all those icons that stole our teenage lust
A scenario of simplicity, a scenario of you and me
A scenario of simplicity, a scenario of you and me
Rather be forgotten than remembered for giving in
We're all tired of dying so sick of not trying
Scared that we might fail we'll accomplish nothing
Not even failure
The lyrics to Refused’s song “Summerholidays vs. Punkroutine” discuss the struggle between living a carefree lifestyle and conforming to societal norms. The lyrics express the singer’s exhaustion with his childhood dreams and his desire to live a fulfilling life. He is torn between the idea of enjoying the summer holidays and following the routine of adulthood. He shoots off a hundred things to remain more sorry than safe, indicating that he would rather take risks than play it safe. He can’t let this chance pass him by because he is certain that what motivates him is more rewarding than any piece of paper could be.
The singer detests the icons that stole teenage lust, representing the idea that society is promoting false idols that lead people away from achieving their true goals. He imagines a scenario of simplicity between himself and others, where they can all just be themselves and not have to worry about societal pressures. He’d rather be forgotten than remembered for giving in, meaning he doesn’t want to conform to society’s rules and regulations. The last two lines of the lyrics show that people are tired of not trying and scared to fail. They are afraid they will accomplish nothing, not even failure, intended to inspire listeners to take chances and strive for greatness.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm tired of losing myself to some stupid childhood dream
I am exhausted from constantly chasing after an unrealistic goal that I had dreamed of during my childhood.
Of what I could have been
I am regretful of the opportunities that I did not take or the path that I did not go down.
Money proves the point and
The existence of money reinforces the reality of the situation.
I'm stuck between summer holidays and punk routine
I feel stuck between the carefree attitude of summer and the rigid routine of the punk subculture.
I shoot off a 100 things to remain more sorry than safe you see
In an effort to avoid playing it safe, I behave recklessly and put myself in harm's way.
I only get this chance once and I just can't let it be
I feel as though I only have one shot at life, and I simply can't let it go to waste.
And I'm still certain that what motivates me is more rewarding
I have a strong conviction that what drives me forward will ultimately be more fulfilling than any reward or recognition I could receive.
Than any piece of paper could be
I don't believe that any certificate or diploma could make up for the satisfaction of accomplishing my goals.
Well adjusted and corrupt, all those icons that stole our teenage lust
The societal figures that we once idolized as teenagers ended up being morally questionable and now no longer hold our admiration.
A scenario of simplicity, a scenario of you and me
Together, we could create a future that is free of complications and just focused on our happiness.
Rather be forgotten than remembered for giving in
I would rather be forgotten entirely than be remembered as someone who gave up or didn't put forth their best effort.
We're all tired of dying so sick of not trying
As human beings, we are tired of feeling complacent and not pushing ourselves to our full potential.
Scared that we might fail we'll accomplish nothing
Our fear of failure prevents us from taking risks and as a result, we end up not achieving anything at all.
Not even failure
Even the possibility of failure is enough to dissuade us from moving forward and taking action.
Lyrics © IMAGEM U.S. LLC
Written by: ANDRE KARL HALDO SANDSTROM, DENNIS SVEN OLOF LYXZEN, KRISTOFER MARTIN STEEN, MARCO ERONEN (STIM)
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dieo dieo
I'm tired of losing myself to some stupid childhood dream of what I could have been
Money proves the point and I'm stuck between summer holidays & punk routine
I shoot off a 100 things to remain more sorry than safe, you see
I only get this fucking chance once and I just can't let it be
Well, I'm still certain that what motivates me is more rewarding than any piece of paper could be
Well adjusted & corrupt, all those icons that stole our teenage lust
A scenario of simplicity, a scenario of you and me
A scenario of simplicity, a scenario of you and me
Rather be forgotten than remembered for giving in
Rather be forgotten than remembered - remembered - for giving in
Rather be forgotten than remembered for giving in
Rather be forgotten than remembered - remembered - for giving in
We're all tired of dying, so sick of not trying
Scared that we might fail, we'll accomplish nothing
We're all tired of dying, so sick of not trying
Scared that we might fail, we'll accomplish nothing
Not even failure
Not even failure
Not even failure
Not even failure
Rather be forgotten than remembered for giving in
Rather be forgotten than remembered - remembered - for giving in
Rather be forgotten than remembered for giving in
Rather be forgotten than remembered - remembered - for giving in
Giving in
Giving in
Giving in
Elipse Jareth
I'm tired of losing myself to some stupid childhood dream of what I could have been
Money proves the point and I'm stuck between summer holidays & punk routine
I shoot off a 100 things to remain more sorry than safe, you see
I only get this fucking chance once and I just can't let it be
Well, I'm still certain that what motivates me is more rewarding than any piece of paper could be
Well adjusted & corrupt, all those icons that stole our teenage lust
A scenario of simplicity, a scenario of you and me
A scenario of simplicity, a scenario of you and me
Rather be forgotten than remembered for giving in
Rather be forgotten than remembered - remembered - for giving in
Rather be forgotten than remembered for giving in
Rather be forgotten than remembered - remembered - for giving in
We're all tired of dying, so sick of not trying
Scared that we might fail, we'll accomplish nothing
We're all tired of dying, so sick of not trying
Scared that we might fail, we'll accomplish nothing
Not even failure
Not even failure
Not even failure
Not even failure
Rather be forgotten than remembered for giving in
Rather be forgotten than remembered - remembered - for giving in
Rather be forgotten than remembered for giving in
Rather be forgotten than remembered - remembered - for giving in
Giving in
Giving in
Giving in
dieo dieo
I'm tired of losing myself to some stupid childhood dream of what I could have been
Money proves the point and I'm stuck between summer holidays & punk routine
I shoot off a 100 things to remain more sorry than safe, you see
I only get this fucking chance once and I just can't let it be
Well, I'm still certain that what motivates me is more rewarding than any piece of paper could be
Well adjusted & corrupt, all those icons that stole our teenage lust
A scenario of simplicity, a scenario of you and me
A scenario of simplicity, a scenario of you and me
Rather be forgotten than remembered for giving in
Rather be forgotten than remembered - remembered - for giving in
Rather be forgotten than remembered for giving in
Rather be forgotten than remembered - remembered - for giving in
We're all tired of dying, so sick of not trying
Scared that we might fail, we'll accomplish nothing
We're all tired of dying, so sick of not trying
Scared that we might fail, we'll accomplish nothing
Not even failure
Not even failure
Not even failure
Not even failure
Rather be forgotten than remembered for giving in
Rather be forgotten than remembered - remembered - for giving in
Rather be forgotten than remembered for giving in
Rather be forgotten than remembered - remembered - for giving in
Giving in
Giving in
Giving in
alden coley
Thank you!!
JoeBradshaw123456
This is in my top 3 of BAD ASS albums! Listening to it all the way through without stopping it is the BEST!
titekeu
You might have to revisit this classic 10 years later
ElderBeast
fucking awesome!!!! raw and true. one of the best punk rock songs ever produced.
Pooploops666
Wow, what a blast from the past! Such an amazing, talented, and influential band. I haven't listened to this band in 6-7 years and I'm still blown away by their sound and lyrics. They were ahead of their time musically, and many of their messages and warnings have come true. Just like the refused, rebellion and revolution of the capitalistic world is fuckin' dead.
Evelyn Hagan
"Rather be forgotten than remembered for giving in"
Luke Wyatt
I love these lyrics. One of my favorite anthems of life ever
The Schisms
Need more bands like this nowadays, Refused are the f'n shit!
NeoTheOne
The music that keeps us alive