Steve and the Alcoholics is a new, but still old school, skatepunk band from Gothenburg, Sweden. The band was started by Steve himself a couple years ago. But it's not until now, after some changes in the line-up and an upgrade from trio to quartet, that the band has found its true concept and sound.
The final line-up is a tasteful blend of members from several Swedish punk rock bands such as Chemical Vocation, When We Fall, Bowser and Go Drowsy. Together they form a solid quartet and their goal is to deliver hi-energy, old school skatepunk with an innovative and fresh twist.
Now with a bit more aggressive/melodic tunes than before, more back-up vocals and a great sense of enthusiasm the band will release their debut EP this spring, followed by a European tour this summer.
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Hi! I'm Steve
Steve and the Alcoholics Lyrics
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Don't stop now
I'll find a way to set things straight
Every chance that I'll get to get a fan spread on her back
There's no shame left
Sinner and scumbag, well just call me Steve
I'm not in it for sex and alcohol
I'm proven guilty as charged
But this is not wrong
I just wanna belong
I may not be the perfect man
But this is all I am
I've lived a thousand times before
And I can lie a thousand more
The lyrics of Steve and the Alcoholics' song "Hi! I'm Steve" convey a sense of self-awareness and honesty about the singer's flawed nature. The opening lines, "I'm going to deceive you and make you feel like shit, Don't stop now, I'll find a way to set things straight," suggest that Steve is acknowledging his tendency to manipulate and hurt others, but also expressing a desire to make amends.
The next lines, "Every chance that I'll get to get a fan spread on her back, There's no shame left, Sinner and scumbag, well just call me Steve, I'm not in it for sex and alcohol," reveal Steve's recognition of his promiscuous behavior and the absence of remorse he feels. He identifies himself as a sinner and scumbag, suggesting he has accepted these labels and perhaps embraces them as part of his identity. Moreover, he asserts that his motives extend beyond mere sexual gratification and alcohol consumption.
In the following stanza, Steve continues, "I'm proven guilty as charged, But this is not wrong, I just wanna belong, I may not be the perfect man, But this is all I am." Here, Steve admits to being guilty of his past actions, but he defends himself by suggesting his intentions are not inherently immoral. He desires a sense of belonging, indicating a underlying longing for acceptance and understanding. Despite acknowledging his imperfections, he affirms that this flawed version of himself is all he can offer.
The final lines, "I've lived a thousand times before, And I can lie a thousand more," suggest a weariness with life and a willingness to continue deceiving others. It implies that Steve has experienced numerous cycles of duplicity and deceit, and he is seemingly resigned to the idea that he will continue to lie in the future.
Overall, "Hi! I'm Steve" explores themes of self-awareness, acceptance, and the complex nature of personal identity. It delves into the internal struggle of an individual who acknowledges their flaws and past wrongdoings while still seeking understanding and connection.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm going to deceive you and make you feel like shit
My intention is to manipulate and hurt you emotionally
Don't stop now
Keep going, don't give up
I'll find a way to set things straight
I will figure out a solution to fix the situation
Every chance that I'll get to get a fan spread on her back
Whenever I have an opportunity, I will manipulate someone and cause them to face consequences
There's no shame left
I have lost all sense of guilt or remorse
Sinner and scumbag, well just call me Steve
I acknowledge my immoral and despicable actions, you can refer to me as Steve
I'm not in it for sex and alcohol
My motivations are not driven by desires for physical pleasure or substance abuse
I'm proven guilty as charged
I have been legally determined to be responsible for my actions
But this is not wrong
Despite being guilty, I believe my behavior is justified or acceptable
I just wanna belong
All I desire is to feel a sense of belonging
I may not be the perfect man
I am aware that I have flaws and imperfections
But this is all I am
I can only be myself, with all my shortcomings
I've lived a thousand times before
I have gone through numerous experiences and learned from them
And I can lie a thousand more
I am capable of continuing to deceive and manipulate others without hesitation
Writer(s): Anders Fredrik Gunnar Lenneraas
Contributed by Riley O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.