Theme
Sanford & Son Lyrics

The lyrics of Sanford & Son's song "Theme" express the feelings of being constantly ridiculed and bullied by others. The singer describes how they are subject to mockery and physical abuse while walking down the street, with people throwing things at their head and knocking them down. The lyrics suggest that perhaps if the singer had performed poorly in school or conformed to societal norms, they would be accepted and the pain would stop. However, they defiantly reject this notion and proclaim "Fuck You!" indicating a refusal to change or conform just to please others. The repetition of the line "WHOA-OH-OH-OH I'm an arrogant son of a bitch" emphasizes their determination to stay true to themselves, even in the face of adversity.

The second verse shifts the focus to the singer's friends, who now mock them because their parents have money. The singer contrasts their own clean-cut appearance and drug-free lifestyle with the stereotypes associated with punk culture, represented by the mention of not having a safety pin through their nose. They declare their contentment with who they are, rejecting any shame for not conforming to societal expectations. Once again, they assert their defiant attitude with the line "But I'd say 'Fuck You!'," reaffirming their refusal to change for the acceptance of others. The chorus repeats the line "WHOA-OH-OH-OH I'm an arrogant son of a bitch" to further emphasize their sense of self-assuredness and unapologetic nature.