On September 10th 2001, The Disasters released their first, "Self Titled" album and have been on tour ever since spreading their message, the voice of "true" street punk and street rock 'n roll. This is a message for the people who are tired of the modern day cliche of punk rock that has been prepackaged and hand-delivered. This is a message for the people who long to hear true, honest punk rock, with deep and complex lyrics, from people who love it, listen to, and live it themselves!
A relentless tour schedule has kept The Disasters living on the road for the past five years. This hard work ethic has transferred itself into a solid fan base, further proving the bands honesty and integrity. They wouldn't have it any other way. The Disasters have a strong belief in the idea that "fans are something you earn through hard work and dedication, they are just as much a part of the music as we are, it's that mutual respect and common ground that makes the music so honest for both the fans and for the band itself."
Their new album, My Riot sees the band exploring even more styles than ever before, including reggae, acoustic and straight up rock 'n roll. "We've always tried to do something different, something the fans weren't necessarily expecting. That's how we've kept the band's sound so fresh over the years."
With the release of My Riot (In stores late summer 2006), Roger Miret & The Disasters are ready to hit the road and once again prove that there is still a place in the world for true, honest street punk rock ‘n roll!
Screw You
Roger Miret and the Disasters Lyrics
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Feeling just a bit nauseous, must have drank way over my head
Nobody to answer to
No rules to compromise
Gonna do what I wanna do
Hate you and all your kind
Say you don't like whom I am, you gonna stop me from coming around?
Nobody to answer to
No rules to compromise
Gonna do what I wanna do
Hate you and all your kind
I'm living in a dead society
Unproductive but I don't care
I'm living in a dead society
I'll tell you how it is, someone's always gonna want to screw you
Screw you, tell me, what really matters to you?
Screw you, yeah I'm talking, I'm talking to you
Screw you, does anybody give a fuck about you?
Screw you, I'll tell you how it is, some ones always gonna want to screw you!
Street cop and I took a swing, woke up in a county jail
No sir I didn't do a thing, I can't afford to pay my bail
Nobody to answer to
No rules to compromise
Gonna do what I wanna do
Hate you and all your kind
The song Screw You by Roger Miret and the Disasters touches on themes of rebellion, anti-establishment, and individuality. The opening lyrics suggest the singer has just played with their punk rock band and woke up feeling unwell but also unapologetic for their actions. This sense of autonomy is further explored in the chorus, where the singer proclaims that they have nobody to answer to and no rules to compromise, and therefore they are free to do what they want. This sense of liberation is juxtaposed against the societal expectations and restrictions that the singer rejects, declaring their hatred for “all your kind,” presumably referring to those who try to control or oppress them.
The second verse continues with this rejection of authority, as the singer asks whether anyone truly cares about them and whether they should be subject to the orders of others. The bridge then takes a sudden shift as the singer recounts a violent encounter with a street cop, presumably as a result of their rebellious behavior. However, they refuse to back down even in the face of legal repercussions, embracing their disobedience as a means of asserting their individuality.
Overall, Screw You encourages listeners to reject societal expectations and the pressures to conform, instead embracing their own autonomy and fighting against those who would try to control them.
Line by Line Meaning
Got up on a Sunday morning, after playing with my punk rock band
I woke up early after playing music all night with my punk band
Feeling just a bit nauseous, must have drank way over my head
I'm feeling a little sick because I drank too much last night
Nobody to answer to
I don't have anyone to answer to
No rules to compromise
I don't have any rules to follow or compromise on
Gonna do what I wanna do
I'm going to do whatever I want to do
Hate you and all your kind
I hate you and everyone like you
Say you don't like whom I am, you gonna stop me from coming around?
If you don't like me, are you going to prevent me from being around?
Want nobody giving me orders, it really fuckin' pisses me off, fuck off
I don't want anyone telling me what to do, it really annoys me. Go away
I'm living in a dead society
I'm living in a society that feels lifeless and unproductive
Unproductive but I don't care
I'm not very productive, but I don't really care
I'll tell you how it is, someone's always gonna want to screw you
Let me tell you the truth, someone will always try to take advantage of you
Screw you, tell me, what really matters to you?
Forget you, tell me, what's important to you?
Screw you, yeah I'm talking, I'm talking to you
Forget you, yes I'm talking, I'm talking to you
Screw you, does anybody give a fuck about you?
Forget you, does anyone care about you?
Street cop and I took a swing, woke up in a county jail
I got into a fight with a police officer, and I woke up in jail
No sir I didn't do a thing, I can't afford to pay my bail
I didn't do anything wrong, but I can't afford to pay my bail
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