Hampton went on to form The Faith in 1981 with Alec MacKaye, and then Embrace in 1985 with Ian MacKaye. In 1986, Hampton joined One Last Wish with Guy Picciotto and Brendan Canty, who both went on to form Rites of Spring then Fugazi. Hampton joined Manifesto in 1988, and later played with members of Ivy in Paco. Blow went on to play in Iron Cross and Lethal Intent.
Girl Problems
S.O.A. Lyrics
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Oh shit, she isn't home
and you never know
she ain't with someone else
Gotta say the right thing
she might think you're a fool
Gotta lie through your teeth
(Chorus)
I don't need no girl problems
I got troubles as it is
I don't need to waste my time
I don't need more shit
You lower your fucking pride
because you think she's what you need
so you don't mind the pain
or the way you always feel
It's just a fucking game
she's got you on a line
throw your feelings to the wind
She's fucking with your mind
(Chorus)
The lyrics of S.O.A.'s "Girl Problems" is a commentary about the difficulties of navigating relationships and the emotional toll it takes on individuals. The opening lines refer to the classic scenario of trying to contact a love interest and the anxiety that comes with not knowing where they are or who they could be with. The following lines reinforce the idea that in order to impress others, one might have to sacrifice their honesty and true self to be perceived as "cool."
The chorus makes it clear that the singer has enough problems in their life and does not need any additional complications from a romantic relationship. The lyrics refer to the frustration of trying to communicate with someone who is not on the same wavelength, and the feeling of being strung along by someone they care about. The final line suggests that engaging in relationships can feel like a game, wherein both parties try to manipulate each other to get what they want.
Overall, the song speaks to the difficulties of modern-day relationships and the emotional toll it can take on people. It highlights the ways in which individuals may compromise their authenticity and self-worth in order to gain approval and attention from others. It also suggests that sometimes it is better to take a step back and prioritize one's own mental and emotional health rather than involve oneself in a complicated love affair.
Line by Line Meaning
Call her on the phone
Attempting to contact the girl by phone
Oh shit, she isn't home
Discovery that the girl is not at home
and you never know
Uncertainty regarding the girl's location and activities
she ain't with someone else
Hope that the girl is not spending time with another person
Gotta say the right thing
The need to carefully choose words when speaking to the girl
she might think you're a fool
Fear of being perceived negatively by the girl
Gotta lie through your teeth
Necessity to be dishonest with the girl in order to impress her
to make her think your cool
Goal of appearing impressive or desirable to the girl
I don't need no girl problems
Desire to avoid difficulties that can arise from romantic relationships
I got troubles as it is
Acknowledgement of existing personal issues or challenges
I don't need to waste my time
Belief that pursuing a relationship with a girl is a poor use of time
I don't need more shit
Disinclination to experience further negative emotions or events
You lower your fucking pride
The necessity to put aside one's ego or self-confidence
because you think she's what you need
The perception that the girl is a desirable partner
so you don't mind the pain
Willful acceptance of emotional discomfort for the sake of being with the girl
or the way you always feel
Persistent negative emotional state despite relationship with the girl
It's just a fucking game
Perception that dating and romantic relationships are a frivolous, shallow activity
she's got you on a line
Feeling of being manipulated or controlled by the girl
throw your feelings to the wind
Indifference to emotional vulnerability or honesty
She's fucking with your mind
Perception of the girl's dishonesty or manipulative behavior
Contributed by Caleb K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
95machinehead
people can really connect with this awesome song !
A. Horne
Are you CRAZY, Wendell?
GacDre GacDre
Still true in the '21
Miles Henry Reloaded
Based lyrics. Dedicating this song to someone I know
jordan villasenor
this song rips
desiidenied
Fucking LOVE this song
daygloman
Not true. Black Flag was a band with history before Rollins arrived. S.O.A. had a short history. Don't get me wrong, I love S.O.A., I just disagree with your statement.
Punk & Metal & Vidya
Disagree. I love Rollins in Black Flag.
Big Foot Narcota
My heads gonna explode
RAKO
I don't need to waste my time, i don't need more shit!!!!