The Queers play a Ramones style of pop punk with songs about girls and beer. King has often collaborated with Ben Weasel, from Screeching Weasel. The band begun with a notoriety primarily in their own backyard, but with the release of Love Songs for the Retarded, recorded by legendary punk producer Mass Giorgini, their following grew to international proportions. They have collaborated with Mass Giorgini several times since.
Along with his casual acquaintance Ben Weasel, Joe King has criticized the re-emergence of the street punk scene and what he sees as the glorification of violence and class warfare by certain bands. The song, "Little Rich Working Class Oi Boy" from the album Beyond the Valley of the Assfuckers takes aim at the working class pretensions and bellicose attitudes of some members of the Oi! scene. In a 2005 post to The Queers official website, King criticizes the effect of Boston punk band, the Dropkick Murphys. Writes King, "With all this stupid fucking Irish/Dropkick BS these days the whole punk scene (what's left of it) is full of assholes that just wanna fight."
Fuck You
The Queers Lyrics
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I think you suck and smell bad, too
Now, I'm sittin' here with nothing to do
You didn't want to fuck me so
Fuck You
Fuck You
Fuck You
Fuck You
The Queers's song "Fuck You" is a straightforward expression of anger and rejection. The lyrics begin with the singer firmly stating that they do not want to associate with the person addressed in the song, calling them out for their poor hygiene and general dislikability. The singer then reveals that their rejection is rooted in a sexual advance that was rejected by the other person, leading to the repeated exclamation of "Fuck You."
This song is a classic example of punk rock's confrontational and often vulgar style of expression. The blunt language and aggressive tone convey a sense of frustration and anger, while the repetition of the title phrase underscores the singer's sense of disgust and rejection. The lyrics also touch on themes of sexual desire and rejection, adding a sense of vulnerability to the overall message.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't want to hang around with you
Spending time with you is not my cup of tea, you are not worthy of my company
I think you suck and smell bad, too
Your overall demeanor is unpleasant and unappealing, you are offensive to my senses
Now, I'm sittin' here with nothing to do
I am bored and unengaged, unable to find any stimulation in your presence
You didn't want to fuck me so
You denied me a basic human need and desire, which suggests disrespect and incompatibility
Fuck You
I have no patience for you and your behavior, go away and leave me alone
Fuck You
Your continued presence in my life is not welcome or appreciated, I want nothing to do with you
Fuck You
You are a source of agitation and annoyance, I want you out of my life
Fuck You
I am expressing my dislike and disdain for you, and hoping that you will get the message and go away
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Joe King, Alex Martin, Chris May
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