To this day, they continue to tour rapidly all over the world, even with Rat splitting his time between them and Discharge. They shared a headlining spot with such acts as Broken Bones, The Adicts, Vice Squad and GBH at the ill-fated British Invasion 2k6 concert festival in San Bernardino, California which ended in mass-rioting and alleged police brutality.
They are currently writing new material for a new album to be released in the near future.
Fucked It Up Again
The Varukers Lyrics
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Foaming at the mouth
Looking like a rabid dog
Woke up with paranoia
At the end of my rope
Well a few years ago i was king of the hill
Now im drowning like sentenced swill
Fucked it up I Fucked it up
I fucked it up I Fucked it up again [x2]
I was being fucking loud
Shouting into the ears
See with heavy hands
Still puking at the bars
Pissed off bout' the order of the dress
Staring into the mirror
Fuck you look your best
Fucked it up I Fucked it up
I fucked it up I Fucked it up again [x2]
Say that your too old
Too long in the tooth
For mind and body
And that friend you call abuse
5 days off you get the back seat
Far too weak and its the weekend again
Fucked it up I Fucked it up
I fucked it up I Fucked it up again [x2]
Foaming at the mouth
Looking like a rabid dog
Woke up with paranoia
At the end of my rope
Well a few years ago i was king of the hill
Now im drowning like sentenced swill
Fucked it up I Fucked it up
I fucked it up I Fucked it up again... i fucked it up... again
The Varukers is a British punk rock band formed in 1979 hailing from Leamington Spa in Warwickshire. They are widely known for their outspoken political views and releases such as "Bloodsuckers" and "Getting to Know You" which both have an anti-establishment theme. "Fucked It Up Again" is another one of their tracks which resonates on similar sentiments.
The song begins with a person who seems to be at their wit's end. They are physically unwell and display rabid-like symptoms, indicating that they may have succumbed to the pressures of life. The lyrics "Looking like a rabid dog, Woke up with paranoia, At the end of my rope" paint a clear picture of the person's state of mind. The lyrics suggest that a few years before this, they were on top of the world, but now they have failed, and that is causing them distress. The line "Now I'm drowning like sentenced swill" seems to indicate that the singer feels like they are in a worse state than garbage.
The second verse shifts the focus to the singer's behavior, which may have contributed to their downfall. The lyrics "I was being fucking loud, Shouting into the ears, See with heavy hands Still puking at the bars" indicate that the singer was engaging in activities that may have led to their current low state. The line; "Pissed off bout' the order of the dress Staring into the mirror, Fuck you look your best" seems to suggest that the singer feels defeated and is going through a loss of self-confidence.
There is a sense of helplessness and hopelessness in the song, which is quite common in punk rock music. This song highlights the frustrations and pressures of everyday life, and how people can be pushed too far, leading to severe consequences.
Line by Line Meaning
Foaming at the mouth
In a state of extreme excitement or anger
Looking like a rabid dog
Appearing wild and uncontrollable
Woke up with paranoia
Feeling unnaturally anxious or fearful
At the end of my rope
Having reached the limits of one's ability to cope
Well a few years ago i was king of the hill
Used to be successful and in control
Now im drowning like sentenced swill
Now overwhelmed and failing badly
Fucked it up I Fucked it up
Admitting to having made a mistake or messed up
I was being fucking loud
Speaking in a very loud, attention-seeking manner
Shouting into the ears
Yelling loudly so as to be heard over other noises
See with heavy hands
Having difficulty controlling oneself physically
Still puking at the bars
Acting in an uncontrolled, drunken manner
Pissed off bout' the order of the dress
Unhappy with the way something looks or is arranged
Staring into the mirror
Contemplating oneself and one's situation
Fuck you look your best
Acknowledging one's attractiveness or good looks
Say that your too old
Expressing feelings of inadequacy or self-doubt
Too long in the tooth
Having aged beyond one's prime
For mind and body
In terms of one's mental and physical health or ability
And that friend you call abuse
Referring to a negative or self-destructive habit or behavior
5 days off you get the back seat
Taking a backseat in one's life or relationships when not actively involved
Far too weak and its the weekend again
Feeling too tired, drained, or burned out to engage or enjoy oneself
Again
Repeating the same mistake or pattern of behavior
Contributed by Lily T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.