The Queers are a pop-punk/punk rock band from Portsmouth, New Hampshire, fo… Read Full Bio ↴The Queers are a pop-punk/punk rock band from Portsmouth, New Hampshire, formed in 1982. Singer/Guitarist/Songwriter Joe King has been the principal member of the group, with a vast number of musicians cycling in and out of the band over the years. Supposedly, the band name 'Queers' was used simply to poke fun at what he called the "Art Fag" community in NH. That same brand of humor and inanity has become a staple of The Queers music, who have produced songs such as "Can't Stop Farting", "Born To Do Dishes", and "I Didn't Get Invited To The Prom" in their own Ramones-esque style. While some punk rock bands attempt to use their music to impart a social or political message, King has made it clear that The Queers exist simply to play punk rock for the fun of it.

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."

I Only Drink Bud
The Queers Lyrics

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I don't wanna hear your shit, don't wanna see your face
Cause when it comes to drinking beer, don't you get on my case
Heineken is skunk piss dude, and Miller sucks so bad
I'm Joe Queer, I've tried em all, I've spilled more than you had

Hey you motherfuckers
I only drink Bud

Ben Weasel don't know a thing, Rancid don't even drink
Even little Vapid's on the wagon, don't it stink?
People in Chicago always brag about Old Style
Before I drink that swill again, it's gonna be a while

Hey you motherfuckers
I only drink Bud

Overall Meaning

The Queers's song I Only Drink Bud is a fun, lighthearted tune about a person's preference for Budweiser beer over other brands, including Heineken, Miller, and Old Style. The lyrics express an unapologetic attitude towards drinking beer and a rejection of people who try to sway them towards other brands. The lyrics convey a sense of loyalty to Budweiser, with lines such as "I've spilled more than you had" implying a long and dedicated history with the brand. The song also takes a playful jab at other punk bands, such as Ben Weasel and Rancid, who are not as dedicated to drinking beer as Joe Queer.

The tone of the song is light-hearted, with the lyrics delivered in a cheerful, upbeat manner. The chorus, "Hey you motherfuckers, I only drink Bud," is catchy and easy to sing along to, making the song a crowd favorite at live shows.

One interesting fact about the song is that it was included on The Queers's 1993 album, Love Songs for the Retarded, which is widely considered to be one of their most popular and important albums. The song has continued to be a fan favorite over the years, with many people citing it as one of their favorite tracks on the album.

Another interesting fact is that the song was originally released on a split EP with Screeching Weasels in 1991, but this version featured different lyrics and a different melody. The lyrics were later reworked for Love Songs for the Retarded, resulting in the version we know and love today.

Line by Line Meaning

I don't wanna hear your shit, don't wanna see your face
I don't want to listen to what you have to say or see you because I'm serious about drinking beer.

Cause when it comes to drinking beer, don't you get on my case
Don't lecture me on beer drinking because I know what I prefer and will drink what I want.

Heineken is skunk piss dude, and Miller sucks so bad
I don't like Heineken beer, and I think Miller beer is terrible.

I'm Joe Queer, I've tried em all, I've spilled more than you had
I'm Joe Queer, and I've tried all kinds of beers. I've even drank more than you have spilled.

Hey you motherfuckers
The artist is addressing the people he's talking to with some aggression or annoyance.

I only drink Bud
The singer only drinks Budweiser beer, which is his preferred brand.

Ben Weasel don't know a thing, Rancid don't even drink
The singer says that Ben Weasel has no knowledge about beer, and Rancid doesn't even drink it.

Even little Vapid's on the wagon, don't it stink?
Even little Vapid is abstaining from drinking beer. The artist is unhappy about it.

People in Chicago always brag about Old Style
People in Chicago often boast about drinking Old Style beer.

Before I drink that swill again, it's gonna be a while
The artist finds Old Style beer unappetizing and won't be drinking it again anytime soon.

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