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The self-proclaimed "demi gods of horror-core" known as Spraynard formed in 2008 with one intention in mind: to plant the ideological seeds of unrestrained patriotism in the minds of their listeners.
Guitarist Pat Graham was seen at rallies supporting the Iraq War as recently as January, 2010. "I'm not just here to support our military offensive in Iraq - I'm here to support every kind of military action imaginable, past, present, and future. I will not be satisfied until every last person in this world is pledging to my American flag. I have no apologies."
To propagate this message of extreme colonialism, Spraynard implements "subtle yet strong patriotic themes" in their songs and records. Graham explains, "if you actually take just two fucking minutes to think about our lyrics, you'll find that they're all about preserving the kind of America that the puritan settlers intended to create. And yes, that means I support the revival of actual witch hunts."
These intensely nationalist perspectives have caught up with the band in the form of physical confrontation. Outside of a show in Boston, MA, the band was assaulted by a small army of 242 anti-fascist skinheads. According to the band, if it weren't for Dos, they might have actually lost the fight.
Bassist Mark asserts that he is indifferent to his bandmates' political beliefs. Showcasing Spraynard's trademark sense of humor, Mark joked "as long as I get paid in smack, I am happy."
The band reunited in March 31, 2014.
We're Pretty Nice Guys
Spraynard Lyrics
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Eviction from feeling depressed and bored
Clearing debris because its been months since Ive felt this happy
Someday were all going to move away
but some days I think it will stay the same
but its going to change
Whys it got to change?
Its kind of funny how a cat will run away and always come back home
but you never know when it will leave you alone
Let the van gather snow
This winter I feel like staying home
The basement is full of people Ive never met but already know
Were gonna' need a launch pad to burn up all of these plastic bags
and when were done well eat at Amore
Its kind of funny how a cat will run away and always come back home
but you never know when it will leave you alone
In "We're Pretty Nice Guys," Spraynard sings about the conflicting feelings of wanting to stay in a familiar place and constantly move on to new experiences. The opening lines, "Hang it up on my door, eviction from feeling depressed and bored, clearing debris because it's been months since I've felt this happy" suggest that the singer is making a conscious effort to let go of their negative emotions and physical clutter in order to feel better. The idea of eviction symbolizes a clean break from the past, while the metaphor of clearing debris hints at the need to remove old, stagnant things in order to make room for new growth and change.
The chorus of the song offers a juxtaposition between two opposing feelings: the desire for things to stay the same and the inevitability of change. The lines "Someday we're all going to move away, but some days I think it will stay the same, but it's going to change, why's it got to change?" express this paradox. The singer is nostalgic for the familiar, but also understands that change is a natural part of life.
The bridge of the song uses the metaphor of a cat running away and coming back home to highlight the unpredictability of life. Just as you never know when a cat will suddenly leave, you never know when your life could take a drastic turn. The final line "but you never know when it will leave you alone" reinforces the idea that change is inevitable and sometimes scary.
Line by Line Meaning
Hang it up on my door
I'm putting up a decorative item on my door
Eviction from feeling depressed and bored
I'm finally getting rid of my negative emotions and becoming more active
Clearing debris because its been months since Ive felt this happy
I'm cleaning up my surroundings because it's been a long time since I was this content
Someday were all going to move away
We're all going to leave this place eventually
but some days I think it will stay the same
But other times, I'm not sure if anything will really change
but its going to change
Regardless, change is inevitable
Whys it got to change?
Sometimes it's hard to accept change
Let the van gather snow
I'm leaving my van parked in the snow
This winter I feel like staying home
I plan on staying indoors this winter
The basement is full of people Ive never met but already know
It's weird to be surrounded by strangers who already feel familiar
Were gonna' need a launch pad to burn up all of these plastic bags
We need a way to dispose of all these plastic bags and maybe have a bonfire party afterwards
and when were done well eat at Amore
After we're finished, we're going to grab a bite at a restaurant called Amore
Its kind of funny how a cat will run away and always come back home
Cats have a tendency to wander, but they often return to their original home
but you never know when it will leave you alone
However, you can never predict when a cat will decide to not come back
Contributed by Riley K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.