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Vacation
The Guilt Lyrics

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Plastic chairs, diarrhea
Climate shame, gonorrhea
Prostitution, margaritas
Going on vacation
Pretend to be in love
Going on vacation
Because I have a job
Morocco or to Cyprus

cause tans and pools are real
Have service on the surface
They're drowning under me
Going on vacation
Living like it's fun
I'm paying all my taxes
I'm gonna be so drunk
Going on vacation
Vacations they are real
I'll do some meditation
and water aerobics
I'll blame it on the system
And it will set me free
The flights were really cheap and
I'm bored of decency
I'm gonna really like it
I will be happy there
It's what every one does

Going on vacation
Pretend to be in love
Going on vacation
Because I have a job
Going on vacation
Vacations they are real
I'll do some meditation
and water aerobics
Going vacation
Relax so fucking hard
I'll burn my piglet skin off
and wear a pink tube top
Plastic chairs, diarrhea
Climate shame, gonorrhea
Diarrhea
Lotion, skin, exploitation
Lotion, skin, exploitation
Wax your fanny, yeast infection

Wax your fanny, yeast infection
Wax my fanny fuck you it hurts

Overall Meaning

The Guilt's song "Vacation" is a satirical take on the idea of taking a vacation. The lyrics are cynical and reveal the darker side of vacations, calling out the superficiality, consumerism, and indulgence that often come with them. The song begins with a series of juxtaposed lines that highlights the absurdity of the vacation mindset, linking plastic chairs and diarrhea, climate shame and gonorrhea, and prostitution and margaritas. The chorus "Going on vacation, pretend to be in love, going on vacation because I have a job" suggest that people go on vacations not because they are genuinely excited about the idea, but because it is the norm and expected of them.

Further into the song, the lyrics reveal how vacations are often used as a way to escape from the real world and its problems. The line "I'll blame it on the system and it will set me free" is a clear nod to the tendency to blame external factors for one's problems, and the line "I'm bored of decency" shows how people can become jaded and disconnected from reality while on vacation. The use of the lines "I'll do some meditation and water aerobics" and "I'll burn my piglet skin off and wear a pink tube top" highlights the extreme and often superficial measures one might take on vacation, further emphasizing the ridiculousness of the whole notion.

Overall, "Vacation" is a song that seeks to expose the facade of vacations and the implicit conformity that comes with it. The contrast between the dark lyrics and the upbeat, poppy melody serves to heighten this sense of irony and satire.

Line by Line Meaning

Plastic chairs, diarrhea
Cheap, low-quality vacation destinations with subpar amenities and unpleasant experiences like diarrhea

Climate shame, gonorrhea
The environmental impact of traveling long distances and engaging in irresponsible behaviors while on vacation

Prostitution, margaritas
Irresponsible and potentially harmful behaviors that are sometimes associated with vacationing, like substance abuse and engaging in sex work

Going on vacation Pretend to be in love
Using vacations as a way to fulfill societal expectations and social norms, like pretending to be in love or putting on a fake persona

Going on vacation Because I have a job
Vacations as a way for people to escape their daily work grind, even if only temporarily

Morocco or to Cyprus cause tans and pools are real
People choosing vacation destinations based on superficial factors like getting a tan or having access to a pool

Have service on the surface They're drowning under me
The exploitation of locals and workers in popular tourist destinations, where people only see the surface-level amenities and ignore the underlying issues

Going on vacation Living like it's fun
Vacations as a way to escape reality and pretend that life is carefree and enjoyable

I'm paying all my taxes I'm gonna be so drunk
Money spent on vacations while neglecting other responsibilities, like paying taxes or saving for the future, and potentially engaging in excessive drinking

Going on vacation Vacations they are real
Even though vacations can be superficial and temporary, they still have a real impact on people's lives and can be an escape from reality

I'll do some meditation and water aerobics
Engaging in self-care and healthy activities while on vacation to counteract the negative impact of other behaviors

I'll blame it on the system And it will set me free
Excusing bad behavior or negative impact on others by blaming it on larger societal issues and avoiding personal responsibility

The flights were really cheap and I'm bored of decency
Choosing vacation destinations and making decisions based purely on cost or boredom, ignoring the impact on others or the environment

I'm gonna really like it I will be happy there It's what every one does
Conforming to societal pressure and actively convincing oneself that the vacation will be enjoyable and worth it, even if it might not be

Going vacation Relax so fucking hard
Vacations as a way to alleviate stress and escape everyday problems, potentially through irresponsible or excessive behaviors

I'll burn my piglet skin off and wear a pink tube top
Engaging in potentially harmful behaviors like excessive tanning, while also emphasizing superficial appearance and fashion

Diarrhea Lotion, skin, exploitation Wax your fanny, yeast infection Wax my fanny fuck you it hurts
Rapidly listing off unpleasant and unsavory experiences that can be associated with vacationing, emphasizing the negative impact on both oneself and others

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Tobias Kastberg, Emma Wahlgren

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