Getting Older / Losing Touch
The Methadones Lyrics

Looking around wondering what became
Pondering about the changes observed in the environment

of what I once knew
In reference to things that used to be familiar

pop punk mutation lacking passion
A type of music less enthusiastic than before

that keeps ringing untrue
Magnifying the falseness observed in the pop punk genre

there's something wrong with this picture
Mentally noting something amiss

hot topic setting standards for you to consume
Critiquing the marketability of punk items

Many of the roots can be traced back
Highlighting the origins of a problem

to where were standing
Indicates a reflection on where they currently are

there were people just like me and you
Acknowledging that previous generations had similar experiences

who never thought of landing
Implies the band members had no plans to become famous

in a place bands got squeezed to make room
Commenting on the competition within the music industry

for third generation blink-182 rip off's
Describing the quality of new bands as lower than the original Blink-182

Is there something I don't get? How did you buy into this?
Questioning how people could be influenced to like the new wave of pop punk

Am I just getting older-losing touch?
Wondering if the lack of understanding is a result of getting old

Or is there something I don't see
Continuing the thought that something could be missing

I'm scratching my head in disbelief
Reacting with confusion and skepticism

Am I just getting older-losing touch?
Reiterating the idea that reality has changed

Am I losing touch?
Asking if the loss of connection is a result of not adapting to changes

Went to the vans warped tour last weekend
Describing an outing to a popular music tour

was an outsider looking in
Feeling detached from the younger generation

all the kids were buying so much crap
Commenting on the commercialism of the music tour

amidst a generation gap
Pointing out the disparity between age brackets

it was so fucking hot-it sucked
Disliking the unbearable weather

wanted a beer it cost six bucks
Exposing how expensive items were at the concert

Seen many faces throughout the years
Observing how time and life experiences have changed people around them

as soon as they come disappear
Noting how people come and go in life

and now I watch this band with black makeup
Observing a current band performer with a particular fashion choice

and silly synchronized jumps
Mocking the performance style of said band

in a gigantic parking lot
Pointing out the venue's location

in the Wal-Mart of punk rock
A comparison of the venue to a retail superstore

I can't forget who I am or what I know
Reasserting personal beliefs and values

or change what I believe
Stating the decision to stick to one's beliefs

you can sell rebellion package it in many ways
Addressing how rebellion/counter-culture can be marketed by the music industry

and claim it's not alright for me
Refusing to be swayed by popular opinion or industry standards

Am I losing touch-should I just give up?
Consideration of whether disconnecting from a scene is reason enough to give up on it

am I losing touch-if I don't understand you
If there is a loss of understanding between generations, am I in the wrong?

am I losing touch-if I never will
Is giving up and losing touch inescapable?

am I losing touch?
Is the loss of connection an inevitable result of growing older?