Midwestern States
The Menzingers Lyrics

I hope this isn't a burden
Expressing gratitude for the hospitality of the host and apologizing for the potential inconvenience caused by the guests.

Thanks for having us over
Acknowledging the host's hospitality and kindness towards the guests.

We could sleep on the couch
Offering to sleep anywhere in the house provided by the host, including the couch.

We could sleep on the floor
Offering to sleep anywhere in the house provided by the host, even if it means sleeping on the floor.

We would leave before you even noticed we were here
Assuring the host that the guests will leave without causing any disturbance or inconvenience.

Even notice us at all
Reiterating the assurance that the guests will leave quietly and without drawing any attention.

Been having problems with our landlord
Sharing the current situation of the guests, who are facing issues with their landlord in terms of being taken to court.

He said he's taking us both to court
Explaining the reason for going to court, which is due to their landlord taking legal action against them.

She got her hours slashed
Describing the guests' partner's issue with their work hours being reduced.

And my unemployment's drying up fast
Sharing the guests' unemployment issue, which is quickly running out.

We both got worthless diplomas from worthless universities
Expressing the regret of having earned degrees from universities that did not provide any practical value.

Two bachelors in worthless studies
Further detailing the guests' educational background and how it has not helped them in their current situation.

But at least it made our parents happy
Acknowledging the fact that earning these degrees may have made their parents proud, even if it did not help the guests in their career or personal lives.

And cost a whole lot of money
Emphasizing the financial cost of acquiring these degrees, which did not provide any practical value.

But I know somewhere in Chicago where we can stay for a little
Suggesting an alternative place to stay, which the guests may explore if needed.

Most nights we always fall asleep with something dumb on Netflix
Sharing the guests' daily routine of watching something on Netflix before going to sleep, which may include something of low quality or substance.

Some nights trash reality or kids cartoons or shitty documentaries
Further elaborating on the type of content the guests may watch before falling asleep, which could be considered low quality or lacking in substance.

Not perfect but we're good together
Acknowledging that the guests' relationship may not be perfect, but they still have a strong bond and enjoy each other's company.

Yeah, me, you, and our bad tattoos
Emphasizing the shared experience and memories between the guests, which include getting bad tattoos together.

Yeah, all our stick and pokes, all our inside jokes
Further describing the shared experiences and memories between the guests, which include inside jokes and homemade tattoos.

We'll regret them when we're dead and sober
Acknowledging that the guests may regret their choices and actions in the future, especially when sober or in a more reflective state of mind.

But we're still breathing and the party ain't over
Emphasizing the current positive state of the guests, who are still alive and well, and ready to face any challenges that come their way.

You said LA's only two days if we drive straight
Recalling a conversation with the host about the travel time to reach Los Angeles if they drive non-stop for two days.

Denver if we get tired
Recalling the option of stopping in Denver if the guests get tired during their journey to Los Angeles.

Said you didn't mind stopping just as long as we got out of the midwest states
Recalling the host's willingness to stop anywhere during the journey, as long as they leave the midwestern states.

The midwestern states
Repeating the name of the region where the guests are currently located, and hinting at a desire to leave it behind.