Surfbort, a four-piece punk band from Brooklyn, New York made up of David H… Read Full Bio ↴Surfbort, a four-piece punk band from Brooklyn, New York made up of David Head, Alex Kilgore, Sean Powell and led by Dani Miller, channels inspiration from the 80’s punk scene to produce rousing, explosive music. Surfbort’s live experience is visceral and confrontational. Their feedback-strafed, guitar-shredding punk music says no to a digital age full of intolerance; they radiate love and friendship. All are welcome in the SURFBORT FREAK FAMILY!

Fresh off a tour with The Black Lips after playing this year’s Coachella, the band just released ‘Bort to Death’ a raw 4-track 7” on Hozac Records and "Romance" a dreamy 2-track flexi on Cult Records.

In the last three years they have supported acts such as The Dickies, Thee Oh Sees, Fat White Family, White Fang, Martin Rev, The Garden, Tijuana Panthers, The Mystery Lights, Tomorrows Tulips, Sunflower Bean, DIIV, GOGGS, The Dune Rats, Leftover Crack etc, Meatbodies, Ex-Cult, Hinds etc.

A favorite among local artists, it is no wonder when Julian Casablancas caught wind of the Surfbort’s electrifying energy, he signed them to Cult Records. Stay tuned for more from Cult Records and the band.

Vocals/ Dani Miller
Guitar/ Alex Kilgore
Guitar / David Head
Drums / Sean Powell

Acab
SURFBORT Lyrics

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You think i'm a joke
I'm just a joke to you
Must of cost you a lot to buy everything
You must a done a ton of shit you didn't really mean
You must of made em cry you must of made em sing
You must of made the pain seep out through everything
Hey can you hear me
Can you really hear me?

The people out there scream

ACAB!!!!!!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Surfbort's song Acab are a scathing indictment of the police and their actions in the world. The song starts with the singer accusing the listener of thinking they're a joke, only existing to entertain them. However, as the song progresses, it becomes clear that the real targets of the singer's anger are the police, who they accuse of causing pain and suffering to those they're supposed to protect.

The singer suggests that the listener has benefited from the police's actions, whether that's through buying goods that were produced through exploitation or supporting the systems that keep the police in power. They go on to accuse the police of causing harm through their actions, both intentional and unintentional, and suggests that their actions have caused a great deal of pain and suffering to countless people.

The final chorus of the song is a call to action for the audience, encouraging them to join in with the chant of "ACAB," an acronym that stands for "All Cops Are Bastards." This is a sentiment that has become popular in recent years as a way to express anger and frustration with the police and the systems that enable them.

Line by Line Meaning

You think i'm a joke
You don't take me seriously or value me as a person

I'm just a joke to you
You find humor in dismissing and belittling me

Must of cost you a lot to buy everything
You've likely spent a great deal of money to obtain material possessions

You must a done a ton of shit you didn't really mean
Your actions have likely caused harm to others without true remorse or intention

You must of made em cry you must of made em sing
Your behavior has likely triggered both immense joy and sorrow in those around you

You must of made the pain seep out through everything
Your actions have caused widespread suffering and turmoil

Hey can you hear me
I'm attempting to communicate with you

Can you really hear me?
Are you truly listening to what I have to say?

The people out there scream
The masses are crying out for change and justice

ACAB!!!!!!
All cops are bastards - a chant and call to action against systemic oppression and brutality

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Written by: Surfbort

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