The L… Read Full Bio ↴The Like Young were an indie rock band from Chicago, Illinois.
The Like Young were Amanda Ziemba and Joe Ziemba, married in 2002 and playing music together in various bands since 1997 (most notably Wolfie and Busytoby). The couple formed the band in the spring of 2002 and went on to release their first album, a five-track EP entitled Looked Up Plus Four that same year on Kittridge Records. In the spring of 2003, they released their first full-length album, Art Contest, to mixed but overall not great reviews. Not to be discouraged, Amanda and Joe put their heads together and created So Serious, which was released in the summer of 2004 to very good reviews. Both of their full length albums were released on Parasol Records.
The Like Young were often compared to Weezer for their vocal harmony and guitar-driven indie rock, and while the sound is similar, it is produced by just two people, half the size if not smaller than many bands with similar sounds.
In The Like Young, Amanda played the drums and Joe played the guitar, bass, and occasionally keyboard and both do vocals. Most of the songs were written by Joe.
In August 2006, The Like Young announced their retirement. In the announcement Joe reassured fans that the decision was a happy one. The Like Young played their final show on September 12 at The Silverlake Lounge in Los Angeles.
Degenerate
The Like Young Lyrics
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Close all the doors and slobber all over the young girls
I forgot- a sweet ass young executive can't better you
And I will keep my mouth shut 'cause I've lost interest
Give me three more months
And time to laugh it off
I wish I could,
But it still makes me sick
The Like Young's song Degenerate consists of lyrics that are provocative and controversial in nature. The lyrics convey the message of a person who is willing to indulge in lascivious acts with young girls while being nonchalant regarding societal norms. The opening lines of the song, "Kick up your feet and tighten your pants once more, Close all the doors and slobber all over the young girls," suggest how this person is unabashedly ready to indulge in reprehensible behavior without a second thought. The line "I forgot- a sweet ass young executive can't better you" implies that the person values youth and lust over professional success, revealing a hedonistic nature.
In the subsequent lines, the person admits that they have lost interest and will keep their mouth shut, hinting at a lack of remorse or accountability. The line "Give me three more months and time to laugh it off" suggests the person's lack of concern for the consequences of their actions. However, the line "I wish I could, But it still makes me sick" conveys a sense of internal conflict, with the person acknowledging their depravity while being unable to shake it off, revealing a struggle with self-control and a sense of guilt.
Overall, the lyrics of The Like Young's song Degenerate are a commentary on the dangers of unbridled hedonism and the consequences of one's actions. The line between casual affairs and exploitation can often be murky, and the song serves as a warning for individuals to be mindful of their behavior and its impact on others.
Line by Line Meaning
Kick up your feet and tighten your pants once more
Get comfortable and prepare for what's to come.
Close all the doors and slobber all over the young girls
Engage in inappropriate and non-consensual behavior with young girls.
I forgot- a sweet ass young executive can't better you
Realize that even a successful young executive cannot surpass you.
And I will keep my mouth shut 'cause I've lost interest
Remain quiet because you no longer care about the situation.
Give me three more months
Ask for a short amount of time to deal with a problem.
And time to laugh it off
Wait for enough time to pass so that the situation can be joked about or dismissed.
I wish I could,
Express a desire to do something.
But it still makes me sick
Admit that the situation is disturbing and unsettling.
Contributed by Nolan L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.