There are at least two bands named 'The Skatastrophes'

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The Skatastrophes are a ska band from Cleveland, Ohio. They have been active in some form since 2003. On August 19th, 2007 they released an 11-track full-length CD entitled "Bout Damn Time."

Go to http://www.myspace.com/theskatastrophes to download half of the record for free.

The second was a 7-piece ska/punk group from Meredith, New Hampshire, that played shows in the surrounding area from 2006 to 2008 when they broke up for personality differences. Only one original song was ever recorded: Shark Army. Two covers were also recorded, Sell Out, by Reel Big Fish, and The Ghost Busters Theme Cover originally performed by Mustard Plug. Their music can be found at:

http://www.purevolume.com/theskatastrophesnh
http://www.myspace.com/skaneverdied

Congratulations
The Skatastrophes Lyrics

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I'd like to tell you that it's alright but then I'd be lying
So many things have already been said so why am I trying?
So just for once, let's pretend that we're not dumb kids and we've never been friends
And never did what we did or said what we said. But all the time I still can hear an echo in my head

And I'll try to fake a smile (you know this might take a while)
But I know that everything will turn out alright

Cause I don't blame you for being yourself. It's the way you went about it
You've turned into somebody else and left it all behind.
And I understand that you'll stay true and you will do what's best for you.
I should have known all along, but it doesn't mean that I don't get to write a goodbye song.

I'd like to tell you that it's alright and you're too confusing.
But when it all comes down to the line I know I'll end up losing.

So just for once, let's pretend that we're not dumb kids and we've never been friends
And never did what we did or said what we said. But all the time I still can hear an echo in my head.

And I know you'll make excuses (and all of them will turn up useless)
But I know that everything will turn out alright

(CHORUS)

And when I wake up from being passed out on the floor at 2:30 in the afternoon in some kid's house who I don't know
I'll wonder what all of the arguing was for. Go to bed, lose my head, forget everything that I don't wanna know.

Overall Meaning

The Skatastrophes's song Congratulations is a melancholic tune about the end of a friendship. The singer tries to come to terms with the fact that their friend has changed so much that they are not the same person they used to be. The singer is grappling with conflicting emotions of hurt, anger, and sadness. They wish they can tell their friend that everything is alright but they know that would be a lie. Despite everything, the singer still hears echoes of their past friendship whenever they reflect. They also come to terms with the fact that the friendship is over and their friend has moved on to do what is best for them, even if it means leaving them behind. The singer knows they will end up losing, but they still take the time to write a goodbye song.

It is evident that the singer is trying to make peace with the fact that their friendship is over but also, struggling to move on. The singer's tone is sorrowful and mournful but at the same time, it is also understanding, empathetic, and accepting. They understand that people change and that their friend was only being themselves, even if the way they went about it left them behind. Overall, the lyrics are a bittersweet evocation of the end of a friendship.

Line by Line Meaning

I'd like to tell you that it's alright but then I'd be lying
I want to comfort you, but the truth is harsh

So many things have already been said so why am I trying?
There's been enough talk, but I can't help but speak up

So just for once, let's pretend that we're not dumb kids and we've never been friends
Let's imagine a world where we never met, and we're not naive

And never did what we did or said what we said. But all the time I still can hear an echo in my head
The memories still haunt me, even if I wish they didn't exist

And I'll try to fake a smile (you know this might take a while)
I'll put on a brave face, but it won't be easy

But I know that everything will turn out alright
Even if it's not okay now, things will get better

Cause I don't blame you for being yourself. It's the way you went about it
I don't fault you for who you are, just how you acted

You've turned into somebody else and left it all behind
You've changed so much, and left me in the dust

And I understand that you'll stay true and you will do what's best for you
I know you'll be loyal to yourself, even if it hurts me

I should have known all along, but it doesn't mean that I don't get to write a goodbye song
I may have seen this coming, but I still get to say my farewell

And when I wake up from being passed out on the floor at 2:30 in the afternoon in some kid's house who I don't know
When I come to, somewhere strange and disorienting

I'll wonder what all of the arguing was for. Go to bed, lose my head, forget everything that I don't wanna know
I'll question why we fought, then try to forget anything painful

And I know you'll make excuses (and all of them will turn up useless)
I anticipate you'll try to justify your actions, but it won't change anything

But I know that everything will turn out alright
Despite the uncertainty, I have faith things will improve

Contributed by Cameron G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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