Jaks
U.S. Bombs Lyrics
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'cause id rather work on breakin my own bones with some style ya know
Go 45 M.P.H Go down hill on a skate there's a
Code that ya better know and there's A style & that's to skate
We skate in packs our flag is
Jaks there's always time to race only a fool has a pool
And keeps it full only a trader won't tradehis pools
There I am skatin' solo down 9th Ave.
A couple bikers pull up one on each side
They're wavin back and forth they try to lock me in
And here comes a bus these scumbags want me dead I know they want my head
A jak pulls up, pulls a drumstick out of his pocket
Sticks it in the spokes, and the biker slams don't laugh
'cause he was a jak we gotta go
The lyrics of U.S. Bombs's song "Jaks" are about the freedom and danger of skateboarding. The singer in the song chooses not to go to work and instead focuses on breaking their own bones while skating. The lyrics celebrate the speed and style of skating downhill, but also acknowledge the code and danger involved. The chorus describes a situation where the singer is skating alone on 9th Ave. and is confronted by bikers who try to harm them. A member of their skateboarding group, the Jaks, comes to the rescue by using a drumstick to sabotage one of the bikers' bikes.
The song highlights the rebellious and anti-establishment nature of skateboarding culture, as well as the bonds of loyalty and brotherhood formed within it. By choosing not to go to work and instead pursuing his passion for skating, the singer embraces a lifestyle that prioritizes personal freedom and self-expression over societal expectations. The Jaks serve as a symbol of this alternative way of life, where danger and risk-taking are embraced rather than avoided.
Line by Line Meaning
I ain't goin to work today yea why not?
I am choosing not to go to work today.
'cause id rather work on breakin my own bones with some style ya know
I would rather engage in risky behavior and possibly injure myself while doing it with a unique flair.
Go 45 M.P.H Go down hill on a skate there's a
I can reach high speeds by skating downhills very quickly.
Code that ya better know and there's A style & that's to skate
I have a certain code and style that I follow when skating.
We skate in packs our flag is
I belong to a group of skateboarders who have a symbol that represents us.
Jaks there's always time to race only a fool has a pool
Our group is known as 'jaks' and we prioritize racing, while we believe it is foolish to own a pool.
And keeps it full only a trader won't tradehis pools
Someone who is willing to sell their pool is not a true friend, they are a traitor.
There I am skatin' solo down 9th Ave.
I am alone, skating down 9th Avenue.
A couple bikers pull up one on each side
Two bikers approach me from opposite sides.
They're wavin back and forth they try to lock me in
The bikers are signaling to each other and attempting to trap me.
And here comes a bus these scumbags want me dead I know they want my head
The bikers are deliberately putting me in danger, and I believe they are trying to harm me.
A jak pulls up, pulls a drumstick out of his pocket
One of my fellow 'jaks' rides up and produces a drumstick from his pocket.
Sticks it in the spokes, and the biker slams don't laugh
He jams the drumstick into the biker's wheel, causing the biker to crash, and I do not find this humorous.
'cause he was a jak we gotta go
We must leave the scene because the biker who crashed was a member of our group.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHIP HANNA, CHUCK BRIGGS, DUANE THOMAS PETERS, KERRY MARTINEZ, WADE WALSTON
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