D.I.Y
Screeching Weasel Lyrics


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d.i.y. why because we hate you and the dumb look on your face d.i.y. why because your band's another weak charity case our shows should be five bucks or less, we'll do it for the kids two legs good, mtv bad and major labels suck no fucking shit d.i.y. is simply your only excuse for why you always fail initials on the flag you wave when your shitty records won't sell anywhere politics and social comment, twenty dollar words won't make your lousy music go down easier you can't polish a turd d.i.y. means do it yourself because it's what you want it doesn't clean the state when everything gets all fucked up what would you do you phony fuckhead if you hit it big? stop acting better then me we both know you're full of shit




Overall Meaning

The song "D.I.Y." by Screeching Weasel is a criticism of the music industry and those who participate in it. The lyrics are directed towards bands who rely on major record labels to promote and sell their music, instead of doing it themselves. The song promotes the idea of do-it-yourself culture, where individuals take matters into their own hands and create something without the help of others.


The lyrics express a feeling of disdain towards those who rely on the music industry to succeed, as the band believes that this is not a true representation of musical talent. The use of strong language and insults reflects the anger and frustration felt towards the industry, as well as the lack of respect for those who participate in it.


The use of political and social commentary in the song also adds another layer to the lyrics. It highlights the band's belief that the industry is corrupt and only benefits those in power. Overall, the song promotes the idea of creating something for oneself, and not relying on others to do it for you.


Line by Line Meaning

d.i.y. why because we hate you and the dumb look on your face
We choose to do it ourselves because we despise you and the stupid expression on your face.


d.i.y. why because your band's another weak charity case
We opt for the DIY approach because your band is just another weak and helpless case.


our shows should be five bucks or less, we'll do it for the kids
Our live shows should not cost more than five dollars because we believe in doing it for the kids.


two legs good, mtv bad and major labels suck no fucking shit
We prefer independent music over mainstream music, and we detest major labels and MTV. This should come as no surprise.


d.i.y. is simply your only excuse for why you always fail
The only reason you resort to DIY is because you constantly fail at making it big in the industry.


initials on the flag you wave when your shitty records won't sell anywhere
You proudly wave your initials on the flag, indicating ownership, even though your terrible records will not sell.


politics and social comment, twenty dollar words won't make your lousy music go down easier
Incorporating political and social commentary using extravagant language cannot hide the fact that your music is lousy and difficult to digest.


you can't polish a turd
No matter how hard you try, you cannot make something terrible into something good.


d.i.y. means do it yourself because it's what you want
DIY is a way of doing things yourself because it is what you truly desire.


it doesn't clean the state when everything gets all fucked up what would you do you phony fuckhead if you hit it big?
Even if you do it yourself, it cannot fix everything when everything is messed up. You are a phony hypocrite - what would you do if you hit it big?


stop acting better then me we both know you're full of shit
Stop acting superior to me; we both know that you are a complete fraud.




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