The Skoidats were a mélange of Ska, Oi!, Jazz, and Punk with a contemporary… Read Full Bio ↴The Skoidats were a mélange of Ska, Oi!, Jazz, and Punk with a contemporary sound rooted in the old school Ska tradition of Baba Brooks, The Ethiopians and The Skatalites.

The Skoidats formed in the summer of 1995 in Helena, Montana. Soon after their inception, they relocated to Missoula, Montana, losing two members in the move. After arriving in Missoula, the three original Skoidats placed an ad in the paper to find a new horn section. It was soon answered by two members of the University of Montana marching band. They were the first and only horn players to be auditioned. Since robbing the University of Montana marching band of two members, this five piece toured the country four times and played with many well-known ska- and oi-bands. The Skoidats broke up in 2001, the band lives spread all over the world this day.

Unlike many Ska bands, The Skoidats sound varied greatly from song to song, pleasing Oi! fans as well as traditional Ska fans. It was rare to see someone standing still at a Skoidats show as their energy was impossible to ignore. The skoidats played loud and hard and often sang about traditional punk and skins topics such as fighting, having sex, and drinking.

Happy Drunk
The Skoidats Lyrics

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I stop and think
I'll have another drink
I don't care what you think
Because I'm happy when I drink

Be careful what you say
Now be careful what you do
I don't care about your ways

I'll beat you black and blue

Because I'm a happy drunk
Don't get in my way
Because I will kick your ass
If you don't go away. Piss off!

Oi! Oi!
Oi! Oi!
Oi! Oi!

I just forgot the way I was
Before I got so pissed
Now I realize
That I don't give a shit

You're so stupid, you're ugly
When you get in my face
Now I understand
You're a fucking waste

Oi! Oi!
Oi! Oi!
Oi! Oi!
Piss off!

Be careful what you say
Be careful what you do
I don't care about your ways
I'll beat you black and blue

Because I'm a happy drunk
Don't get in my way
Because I will fuck you up
If you don't go away

Hey hey! Fuck you!

Overall Meaning

The Skoidats's song "Happy Drunk" is a punk rock track that embodies the careless and aggressive behavior displayed by someone who's intoxicated and happy about it. The first verse emphasizes the singer's disregard for the opinions of those around him, stating that he's only happy when he drinks. He then warns people to be careful with what they say and do around him because he'll resort to violence at the slightest provocation. He repeats the title of the song, asserting that he's a "happy drunk," and urges people to stay out of his way or face the consequences.

Line by Line Meaning

I stop and think
I pause to consider my next drink

I'll have another drink
I'll consume more alcohol

I don't care what you think
Your opinions are irrelevant to me

Because I'm happy when I drink
Drinking makes me feel content and satisfied

Be careful what you say
Choose your words carefully

Now be careful what you do
Don't provoke me with your actions

I don't care about your ways
Your behavior isn't important to me

I'll beat you black and blue
I'll use physical violence to assert my dominance

Because I'm a happy drunk
I enjoy being under the influence of alcohol

Don't get in my way
Don't obstruct me

Because I will kick your ass
I will use force against you