Some members went on to play in The Non-Believers, releasing 2010's "From the Bottom"
I Remember
Street Brats Lyrics
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In the park drinkin' 40's
We were sitting by the fountain
Hanging out, sharing stories
Then the skins all came
So we'd all start fighting
Until the cops would roll up
And try to end the night, but...
What could they say?
What could they do?
We were just some kids
Running around with no rules
And I remember waiting
Drinking in the alley
Right next to the station
And I remember waiting
Driving around
I had no destination, with you
What can you do?
We were just kids when we headed down the hill
While everybody said we'd be dead or in jail
All those summer nights
Couldn't have been better
So I just said fuck it, man
We're gonna live forever
What could they say?
What could they do?
To bunch of kids
Running around with nothing to prove
The lyrics of "I Remember" by Street Brats reminisces about the fond memories of youth, particularly spent on summer nights hanging out with friends in the park, drinking 40 oz. Then, trouble arises when a group of skins (skinheads) arrives, and the atmosphere turns into fighting until the cops come to disperse the crowd. The lyrics capture the spirit of carefree youth, rebelling against rules and authority, as the kids refuse to bow down to the police's attempts to stop their fun.
The song then shifts to a recollection of a time spent waiting and drinking in an alley near the station, with no particular destination in mind. The lyrics further highlight the theme of youthful freedom and living in the moment, without any inhibitions or pressure to conform to societal norms or expectations. The song's overall message is that of nostalgia mixed with defiance, and that the best moments in life are those spent with friends, living free and unapologetically.
Line by Line Meaning
All those summer nights
We spent countless evenings enjoying the warm weather and freedom that summer brings.
In the park drinkin' 40's
We would often consume 40-ounce bottles of beer while hanging out in the park together.
We were sitting by the fountain
We often gathered around the fountain, a central point of the park, to chat and relax.
Hanging out, sharing stories
We bonded over sharing our personal experiences and anecdotes with each other.
Then the skins all came
Suddenly, a group of skinheads arrived on the scene.
So we'd all start fighting
Violence erupted as we defended ourselves against the skinheads.
Until the cops would roll up
The police eventually arrived on the scene, trying to restore peace and order.
And try to end the night, but...
The cops wanted to shut down our gathering, but we weren't willing to end the fun just yet.
What could they say?
The cops had no real authority over us and couldn't really do anything to stop our shenanigans.
What could they do?
The cops were powerless to control us or disperse our group.
We were just some kids
Despite the chaos around us, we were simply young and carefree individuals looking to have some fun.
Running around with no rules
We had no real plan or agenda, just a desire to live in the moment and enjoy ourselves.
And I remember waiting
One particular memory stands out in my mind...
Drinking in the alley
I was hanging out in a dark, secluded alleyway with some friends while drinking alcohol.
Right next to the station
The alley was adjacent to a transportation hub of some kind, perhaps a train station or bus terminal.
Driving around
I was behind the wheel of a car, exploring the open road with friends.
I had no destination, with you
We had nowhere specific to go and no particular goal in mind, but we were enjoying each other's company.
We were just kids when we headed down the hill
In our youth and naivete, we ventured into unknown territory, descending a hill with no real idea of what lay ahead.
While everybody said we'd be dead or in jail
Despite the warnings and skepticism of others, we refused to let fear hold us back or dictate our choices.
Couldn't have been better
Our summer nights were so enjoyable and carefree that they couldn't possibly have been any better.
So I just said f*ck it, man
Realizing that these moments wouldn't last forever, I decided to embrace them and live in the moment.
We're gonna live forever
We wanted to hold onto this feeling of youthful invincibility and freedom forever, even though we knew deep down that it wouldn't last.
To bunch of kids
We were just a group of young people trying to enjoy ourselves and create lasting memories.
Running around with nothing to prove
We didn't have anything to prove or anyone to impress; we were just focusing on having fun in the present moment.
Contributed by Andrew P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.