Members are Erik Paulson (vocals/guitar), Stephen Paulson (bass) and Sam Becht (drums).
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Name Brand
Remo Drive Lyrics
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Who's got pennies to help feed me
Irresponsibility is dear to me
I piss away my money on this bourgeoisie coffee
I am a child who needs pleasing
Pacifier lost my mouth I'm screaming
I wanna prove myself as an adult
Who's got something really nasty
Yellowing my teeth but I don't stop
I am a child who has questions
Is the dark for adult interaction?
At thirteen I swore I'd stay pure and
Yeah these days I wish I broke my promise
Fendi Fendi Gucci
Hemi Hemi Chevy
Burning burning burning
Burning burning burning
Fendi Fendi Gucci
Hemi Hemi Chevy
Burning burning burning
Burning burning burning
Design all my affliction and
Blame it all on the past
Interests something in the air between us
Keeping me here
I need this
Never ending chase for freedom
From my own picture of perfect
'Cause it's not worth it
It's not worth it, no
The song Name Brand by Remo Drive touches on themes of extravagance, insecurity, and the desire to prove oneself as an adult. The lyrics express the singer's hunger for luxury, asking the question "Who's got money for all my needs?" and declaring a fascination with "bourgeoisie coffee". At the same time, the singer feels like a child in need of pleasing, screaming for attention after losing their pacifier. The desire to prove oneself as an adult takes the form of seeking out something "really dirty" or "really nasty", feeding into a sense of irresponsibility that the singer declares is "dear to me".
The song seems to suggest that the singer's interest in luxury items like Fendi, Gucci, and Hemis is a way of designing their affliction, a means of coping with the past and keeping themselves in the present. But even with all of these distractions, the singer is still chasing a sense of freedom and perfection that they recognize is ultimately not worth it. There's a sense of dissatisfaction and emptiness that underlies the pursuit of luxury goods and the desire to prove oneself as an adult, a feeling that is summed up nicely in the repeated refrain of "Burning burning burning" at the end of each verse.
Line by Line Meaning
Who's got money for all my needs
I am financially irresponsible and depend on others to provide for me.
Who's got pennies to help feed me
I need others to support my basic needs and necessities.
Irresponsibility is dear to me
I have a penchant for carelessness and lack of accountability.
I piss away my money on this bourgeoisie coffee
I waste my resources on indulgent and expensive items, like fancy coffee.
I am a child who needs pleasing
I have a childlike need for approval.
Pacifier lost my mouth I'm screaming
I lack comfort and am expressing it through screaming.
Who's got something really dirty
I am seeking validation through risky or taboo behavior.
I wanna prove myself as an adult
I have a desire to assert my independence and maturity.
Who's got something really nasty
I am actively seeking out unhealthy and potentially harmful experiences.
Yellowing my teeth but I don't stop
I continue to engage in harmful behaviors despite the negative consequences.
I am a child who has questions
I am curious and seeking answers.
Is the dark for adult interaction?
I am questioning what is appropriate for adults versus children.
At thirteen I swore I'd stay pure and
I made a promise to myself at a young age.
Yeah these days I wish I broke my promise
I regret the promise I made to myself and wish I could change my past.
Fendi Fendi Gucci
I am obsessed with designer brands.
Hemi Hemi Chevy
I have a strong affinity for cars.
Burning burning burning
I am consumed by my desires and obsessions.
Design all my affliction and
I blame my problems on external factors.
Blame it all on the past
I refuse to take responsibility for my present actions and blame them on past events.
Interests something in the air between us
I am drawn to someone or something for unknown reasons.
Keeping me here
I am held back by my own desires and obsessions.
I need this
I feel a compulsive need for something.
Never ending chase for freedom
I am constantly searching for a sense of liberation.
From my own picture of perfect
I am trying to escape from an unrealistic ideal of perfection.
'Cause it's not worth it
I realize that my pursuit of perfection is futile and unfulfilling.
It's not worth it, no
I have come to the conclusion that my current path is not worth the effort.
Contributed by Elena W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
mrjtfang2
Took me a bit to notice but that drummer really rocks out.
Obi-Wan Kenobi
Ethansics their music without him is definitely not as good
Ethansics
mrjtfang2 sucks that he got kicked out, he was the part that gave the group their punch tbh
itspouringrayne
that's what a really cool grandpa looks like
keke
This is my favorite song of theirs. I love their sound
R_Howell
Mine too!
Adzkia Asakiinah
oh lord they sound so good live
Zach G.
They have such an awesome sound. Love them.
ZGRaid
Drummer is sick.
VIDLWebby
You can tell that so much love went in to this song