The Menzingers originally formed after the dissolution of Bob And The Saget… Read Full Bio ↴The Menzingers originally formed after the dissolution of Bob And The Sagets, a band local to the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre area of Pennsylvania. With the addition of Greg Barnett the band recorded a demo/self-released album "A Lesson In The Abuse Of Information Technology" in 2006.

Shortly thereafter they were signed by Go-Kart Records and re-recorded the songs from "A Lesson" and re-released their album with the addition of some new tracks.

At the Fest VII in Gainesville, FL they were approached by Brendan Kelly of The Lawrence Arms and subsequently signed to Red Scare Industries.

They released their Red Scare debut EP "Hold On, Dodge" in 2009.

In April 2010, Chamberlain Waits was released, through Red Scare Records. In March and April they also toured in support of Against Me!.

On May 17, 2011 they announced that they had signed to Epitaph Records. Brett Gurewitz, founder of Epitaph Records and guitarist of Bad Religion said this about the signing of the band:
"These guys play the kind of pure punk rock that I grew up with. They are seriously talented songwriters and I'm happy to welcome them to the Epitaph family. I think the band is a great fit here."

They released their third full length album, On The Impossible Past, on February 21, 2012 via Epitaph Records.

The band currently lives in South Philadelphia, PA.

Band Members:
Tom May
Joe Godino
Greg Barnett
Eric Keen

Home Outgrown
The Menzingers Lyrics

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Condescender, Condescender,
Chemical splendour, I surrender a promise to myself.

I know a snake, I know a charmer, I know a selfish little boy,
But I wish that I knew my friend,
A neighbour is a stranger,
And compassion is an option,
When your frigid hearts settle in.

Condescender last forever come call off your dogs,
Chemical splendour, I surrender a promise to myself,
The old enemy.

I know a snake, I know a charmer, I know a selfish little boy,
But I wish that I knew my friend,
A neighbour is a stranger,
And compassion is an option,
When your frigid hearts settle in.

I’m not going home,
I’m not going home,
Where is my home?
Where is my home?
I’m not going home.

Condescender last forever come call off your dogs,
Chemical splendour, I surrender a promise to myself,
The old enemy.

My heroes I have forgotten them,
My heroes maybe they never were,
My heroes I have forgotten them,

My heroes maybe they never were,
I’m not going home.

Overall Meaning

The Menzingers's song Home Outgrown is a contemplative reflection on growing older, feeling disconnected, and searching for a sense of belonging. The repeated line "Condescender, Condescender, Chemical splendour, I surrender a promise to myself" seems to refer to the allure of drugs and the temptation to escape reality. The singer is finding it difficult to connect with people around him - he knows people who are snakes and charmers, but he wishes he knew his friend better. He sees neighbours as strangers and feels that compassion is an option instead of the natural response it should be.

When the singer repeats "I'm not going home, where is my home", it seems like he is confronting his own sense of displacement and trying to find a place where he truly belongs. The line "My heroes I have forgotten them, my heroes maybe they never were" could refer to a loss of faith in people he once looked up to, or letting go of certain expectations and coming to terms with reality. Overall, the song conveys a sense of disillusionment with the world and oneself, as well as a longing for a greater sense of purpose and meaning.

Line by Line Meaning

Condescender, Condescender, Chemical splendour, I surrender a promise to myself.
I've succumbed to the allure of drugs and I'm making a promise to myself to stop.

I know a snake, I know a charmer, I know a selfish little boy, But I wish that I knew my friend, A neighbour is a stranger, And compassion is an option, When your frigid hearts settle in.
I've encountered deceitful and self-centered people, but I aspire to have true friendships and connections. Unfortunately, many people in my life are strangers and lack empathy due to their inner emptiness.

Condescender last forever come call off your dogs, Chemical splendour, I surrender a promise to myself, The old enemy.
I'm pleading with drug addiction to release its grip on me so that I can stay drug-free. Drugs are an enemy that has been around for a long time.

I’m not going home, I’m not going home, Where is my home? Where is my home? I’m not going home.
I'm feeling lost and displaced, and I don't know where my true home is. I can't go back to my old home, wherever that may be.

My heroes I have forgotten them, My heroes maybe they never were, My heroes I have forgotten them, My heroes maybe they never were, I’m not going home.
I've lost respect for people I previously looked up to, and I'm starting to question if they ever deserved my admiration. I'm still unsure of where my true home is and where I belong.

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