An award-winning, California-grown, surf culture band that's established it… Read Full Bio ↴An award-winning, California-grown, surf culture band that's established itself as a vital part of the Santa Cruz, CA music scene.

Expendables' distinctive live performances and unique brand of music. Described as an electric mix of genre-bending rock, reggae and surf. It has begun to charm audiences far and wide. Rapidly approaching status as a full-time touring act, the band is a rising star on the West Coast. To date, The Expendables have performed with in-demand musical acts such as Slightly Stoopid and reggae legend Eek-A-Mouse; they have appeared live on the Vans’ Warped Tour; and hosted their own radio show on The Santa Cruz X 103.9 FM. The Expendables landed number one in the Metro Santa Cruz Top 10 list of favorite bands in local music. In addition, Lion Entertainment and Your Music Magazine awarded the group first place in their Battle of the Bands contest in 2002.

The Expendables have five original full-length albums to their credit:
"No Time to Worry" (2001); "Open Container" (2002); "Gettin' Filthy,” (2006) the polished result of a two-month recording stint at Herbie Herbert’s Sy Klopps Studios in San Francisco; "The Expendables" (2007); and their most recent, "Prove It" (2010).

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STD
The Expendables Lyrics

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She's just as loose as me
I don't want the rejection so I'm keeping it cool
I catch her look my way
For a moment she looks down
She was biting her lip
And I don't mind just where she's been now
Cuz I've been there many times before
I ain't looking for someone to love

Just a score
I ain't worried about it this time
I ain't ever goin die
I ain't worried about it this time
I'm gonna get, I'm gonna get it tonight
These moments by ourselves
I don't want them wasted
But I already am
She begs me on her knees
I ain't got the protection
Now it's already in
And I don't mind just where she's been now
Cuz I've been there many times before
I ain't looking for someone to love
Just a score
I ain't worried about it this time
I ain't ever goin die

I ain't worried about it this time
I'm gonna get, I'm gonna get it tonight

Overall Meaning

The Expendables's song STD is a raw and unapologetic depiction of a casual hookup, with the singer being fully aware of the dangers that come with it – both in terms of physical health (the lack of protection) and emotional involvement (the rejection). The lyrics suggest a sense of detachment from both the singer and his partner, who seem to be engaging in this encounter simply as a means of satisfying their physical urges, without any regard for what happens next. The singer's words "I ain't looking for someone to love, just a score" convey his intentions clearly – he's not in this for anything serious, just a quick fling.

Despite the lyrics' explicit nature, the song sheds light on a widespread reality in today's society, where hooking up without any strings attached has become a norm for some. At the same time, the song also highlights the potential consequences of such behavior, as the risks associated with unprotected sex are very real – which is a message that the band delivers loud and clear through the lyrics.

Line by Line Meaning

She's just as loose as me
We are equal in terms of promiscuity.

I don't want the rejection so I'm keeping it cool
I am trying to play it cool to avoid being rejected.

I catch her look my way
I notice her giving me a glance.

For a moment she looks down
After making eye contact, she looks away shyly.

She was biting her lip
She was feeling aroused.

And I don't mind just where she's been now
I am not concerned about her sexual history.

Cuz I've been there many times before
I have had similar experiences in the past.

I ain't looking for someone to love
I am not interested in a long-term relationship.

Just a score
I am only interested in a sexual conquest.

I ain't worried about it this time
I am not concerned about the potential consequences.

I ain't ever goin die
I am invincible.