Located in Southern California's Southbay, birthplace of such bands as Black Flag, Decendents, and Pennywise, Too Rude's founding members Dogboy and Lazy Dread rank legendary status in the Southbay as Hermosa Beaches first Punk Rockers to play Reggae music and the first to mix the two with The Mighty Rhythm Trak. They were to the Southbay much like Sublime was to Long Beach on an underground level. Missing Punk Rock to balance themselves musically, Dogboy and Lazy Dread started War Called Peace, a legendary Southbay Punk band as a side project to The Mighty Rhythm Trak. Dogboy also worked with the Kottonmouth Kings on their first three albums as a featured artists writing such hits as "Dog's Life" and "On the Run" to name a few. During that time Dogboy recorded the first Too Rude CD (self titled) for Suburban Noize Records (Kottonmouth Kings label). Starting out as a solo project, the record reflected his roots in Rhythm Trak. The band consisted of a traditional Reggae line up, featuring a horn section and keyboards as well as guitar, bass and drums.
Currently Too Rude has recorded its second full length CD, "Reinvention". Reinventing the line up Dogboy and Lazy Dread added Flan on guitar, a highly respected LA studio musician and Dub mad scientist. Fatal on guitar and vocals, founding member of the Southbays first Ska-Core band, Out of Order. And Kike on drums, imported from Venezuela. Replacing the horns with distorted guitars and Dub, the line up is the perfect team to keep the Reggae vibes intact while allowing the band to flex their Punk roots as well. Comparisons to The Clash and Bad Brains have been made but the most common compliment has been, "The band is real, down to Earth, no B.S., no games, they come to play. They've got their own thing going and it's totally original."
The Day
Too Rude Lyrics
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The World Chews Through
Another Week
Little Kids Getting Loaded
Downloading Porn
And Nancy Reagans Dead
Just Say No To A Future
All 401k's Have All BeenSpent
And Fuck The Rest
Fools Running
Chasing The Loot
Fools Running
Why
Meanwhile At The White House
Scandal Is The Latest Trend
Hyena-Girl From The Porno Channel
Is Blowing The President
I Ain't Talking About The Clinton
I'm Talking About
The Rest Of The Staff
A Puppets Running The Country
At You He Laughs
Fools Running
Chasing The Loot
Fools Running
Why
The Day That You Opened Your Eyes
The Day That You Opened Your Eyes
The Day That You Saw Through The Lies
I'm Scum Of The Population
But That's All Right With Me
I Fall To That Statistic
Cause I Don't Make Enough Money
The Most Precious Thing I Can Give
I Know Is My Time,
But I'm No Stiff In A Monkey Suit Like
Fools Running
Chasing The Loot
Fools Running
Why
The Day That You Opened Your Eyes
The Day That You Opened Your Eyes
The Day That You Saw Through The Lies
All You Need To Know Now
There Ain't Nothing Real
About Reality T.V.
You Can Invest In The Fiction
Or Get A Life
Fools Running
Chasing The Loot
Fools Running
Why
The Day That You Opened Your Eyes
The Day That You Opened Your Eyes
The Day That You Saw Through The Lies
Why
The Day That You Opened Your Eyes
The Day That You Opened Your Eyes
The Day That You Saw Through The Lies
Too Rude's "The Day" is a protest song about the state of the world and the disillusionment with modern society. The lyrics express the feeling of being trapped in a system that values material gain over human dignity and morality. The opening lines describe the mundanity of daily life, where children are being exposed to harmful influences such as pornography, and even former first lady Nancy Reagan has passed away. The song speaks of the idea that the American dream is no longer achievable, with all 401k's being spent and Christian salvation being the only hope for the rest of society.
The second verse takes aim at the political system, specifically the White House, which is depicted as a place of scandal and debauchery. The President and his staff are described as puppets running the country while laughing at the people they are supposed to be serving. The chorus repeats the phrase "fools running, chasing the loot" indicating that people are blindly chasing wealth and power rather than true happiness.
The final verse begins with the singer acknowledging that they are considered "scum of the population" due to their financial status, but they also recognize the value of time and the importance of not being weighed down by societal expectations. The song ends with a warning against the fabricated reality of reality TV and the need to choose between investing in fiction or getting a real life.
Overall, "The Day" is a powerful commentary on the current state of the world, highlighting the need to prioritize honesty, morality, and humanity over material gain.
Line by Line Meaning
Another Monday Morning
The start of a new week, another day to repeat the same cycle of life
The World Chews Through
The world continues to consume and destroy everything in its path
Another Week
Just another week in the mundane and repetitive cycle of life
Little Kids Getting Loaded
Young children being exposed to drugs and alcohol, contributing to society's downfall
Downloading Porn
The ease of accessibility to pornography and the negative impacts it has on society
And Nancy Reagans Dead
The passing of a former first lady who promoted the 'Just Say No' anti-drug campaign
Just Say No To A Future
The bleak and uncertain future for younger generations
All 401k's Have All BeenSpent
The collapse of retirement savings, leaving many people without financial security
You'll Be Saved If Your Christian
The emphasis on Christianity and religion as a means of salvation
And Fuck The Rest
Disregard and contempt for everyone else who doesn't fit this narrow worldview
Fools Running
The foolishness of those chasing material wealth and power
Chasing The Loot
The pursuit of money and material possessions at the expense of other important things in life
Why
Questioning the logic and reasoning behind this meaningless pursuit
Meanwhile At The White House
A look at the current state of politics and government in society
Scandal Is The Latest Trend
The prevalence of scandal and controversy in politics, overshadowing actual issues and progress
Hyena-Girl From The Porno Channel
A reference to Monica Lewinsky, an intern involved in the Bill Clinton scandal
Is Blowing The President
The scandalous affair between Lewinsky and Clinton
I Ain't Talking About The Clinton
A clarification that the song is not solely about the Clinton scandal, but rather a commentary on politics as a whole
I'm Talking About
The broader issue at hand
The Rest Of The Staff
The corrupt and unethical behavior of other government officials and staff
A Puppets Running The Country
The lack of true leadership and direction from those in power
At You He Laughs
Those in power are indifferent to the struggles and issues faced by everyday citizens
I'm Scum Of The Population
The feeling of being insignificant and powerless in society
But That's All Right With Me
Coming to terms with one's own place in society
I Fall To That Statistic
Being a part of the larger group of people who are struggling and overlooked
Cause I Don't Make Enough Money
The financial struggles faced by many, which limit opportunities and quality of life
The Most Precious Thing I Can Give
The importance of time and human connection in a society driven by materialism
I Know Is My Time,
The only thing of value that one can offer
But I'm No Stiff In A Monkey Suit Like
Refusing to compromise oneself in order to fit societal norms and expectations
All You Need To Know Now
Urging people to pay attention to current issues and events
There Ain't Nothing Real
The artificiality and superficiality of modern society, particularly in the media
About Reality T.V.
The illusion of reality in the context of reality television shows
You Can Invest In The Fiction
Choosing to believe in the facade and ignoring the real issues at hand
Or Get A Life
Encouraging people to focus on their own lives rather than getting caught up in meaningless distractions
The Day That You Opened Your Eyes
The realization and awakening to the truth and reality of the world
The Day That You Saw Through The Lies
Understanding and rejecting the falsehoods and manipulation perpetuated by society
Contributed by Zachary V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Lewis Lamoreaux
dog boy has great fucking vocals