King of the Beach features a complete rhythm section comprised of Stephen Pope and Billy Hayes, both formerly of the late Jay Reatard's touring band. They toured for almost a year straight until Hayes left the band for some time off. Jacob Cooper, former drummer of The Mae Shi, has since taken his place. After playing the major festival circuit, Nathan started his own record label Ghost Ramp and released the Life Sux EP on September 20th 2011.
On March 26, 2013 Wavves released their 4th studio album "Afraid of Heights" on Mom + Pop records. Jacob Cooper left the band in 2013. Brian Hill (The Soft Pack/The Plot to Blow Up the Eiffel Tower) began playing drums soon after.
Wavves' fifth album entitled "V" was released on October 2, 2015 through Ghost Ramp and Warner Bros. Records.
Idiot
Wavves Lyrics
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I bet you laugh right behind my back
I won't ever die
I'll go surfing in my mind
I'm not supposed to be a kid
But I'm an idiot
I'd say I'm sorry
Ah my skull just cracked
I didn't bother listening to the rest
I won't ever die
I'm a hero in my mind
I'm not supposed to be a kid
But I'm an idiot
I'd say I'm sorry
But it wouldn't mean shit
But it wouldn't mean shit
The song "Idiot" by Wavves deals with themes of self-doubt and insecurity, specifically the feeling of being an outsider or out-of-place in society. The lyrics "I'm not supposed to be a kid / But I'm an idiot" suggest that the singer feels like they are not living up to the expectations or responsibilities of adulthood, and that they are unable to take things seriously. The line "Laugh, I bet you laugh / I bet you laugh right behind my back" highlights the paranoia that can come with feeling like an outsider, as the singer imagines people mocking or criticizing them.
Additionally, the lyrics "I won't ever die / I'll go surfing in my mind" and "I won't ever die / I'm a hero in my mind" suggest a desire to escape, either through daydreaming or by creating a fantasy version of oneself. This could be seen as a coping mechanism for dealing with feelings of inadequacy or the pressure to conform to societal norms. The repetition of the phrase "I'm not supposed to be a kid / But I'm an idiot" throughout the song emphasizes the singer's internal struggle and their inability to meet the expectations placed upon them.
Line by Line Meaning
Laugh, I bet you laugh
You're probably laughing at me
I bet you laugh right behind my back
You're laughing at my expense when I'm not looking
I won't ever die
I'll always be here in one form or another
I'll go surfing in my mind
I'll escape reality in my own imagination
I'm not supposed to be a kid
I'm expected to grow up and act like an adult
But I'm an idiot
But I can't help acting foolishly sometimes
I'd say I'm sorry
I would apologize if it would make a difference
But it wouldn't mean shit
But I know my apology wouldn't change anything
Ah my skull just cracked
I just had an epiphany or realization
I didn't bother listening to the rest
I was only half paying attention
I'm a hero in my mind
I see myself as a brave and admirable person
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: PAT MASTELOTTO, MONICA CHAMPION, MARK WILLIAMS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Andre
Laugh, I bet you laugh
I bet you laugh right behind my back
I won't ever die
I'll go surfing in my mind
I'm not supposed to be a kid
But I'm an idiot
I'd say I'm sorry
But it wouldn't mean shit
Ah my skull just cracked
I didn't bother listening to the rest
I won't ever die
I'm a hero in my mind
I'm not supposed to be a kid
But I'm an idiot
I'd say I'm sorry
But it wouldn't mean shit
But it wouldn't mean shit
Luís2212
Laugh, I bet you laugh
I bet you laugh right behind my back
I won't ever die
I'll go surfing in my mind
I'm not supposed to be a kid
But I'm an idiot
I'd say I'm sorry
But it wouldn't mean shit
But it wouldn't mean shit
But it wouldn't mean shit
But it wouldn't mean shit
Ah my skull just cracked
I didn't bother listening to the rest
I won't ever die
I'm a hero in my mind
I'm not supposed to be a kid
But I'm an idiot
I'd say I'm sorry
But it wouldn't mean shit
But it wouldn't mean shit
But it wouldn't mean shit
But it wouldn't mean shit
LelosMusic
i saw wavves last night, they opened with this song and the crowd was so rowdy that we kept unplugging nathans microphone, it took them 4 attempts to get all the way through this song and it was amazing.
Bulmer
can't help but dance my head off to this song.
Andre
Laugh, I bet you laugh
I bet you laugh right behind my back
I won't ever die
I'll go surfing in my mind
I'm not supposed to be a kid
But I'm an idiot
I'd say I'm sorry
But it wouldn't mean shit
Ah my skull just cracked
I didn't bother listening to the rest
I won't ever die
I'm a hero in my mind
I'm not supposed to be a kid
But I'm an idiot
I'd say I'm sorry
But it wouldn't mean shit
But it wouldn't mean shit
willy aphid
Great song, great band. Reminds me of good times.
KoolThing14
Get this man a medal.
pully
these guys are really good to listen to when high
Szabó Bence
Used to listen to this in 2013-14 going nuts riding my bike in downtown Shenzhen. Golden days when I was a happy idiot :D
TheAPANDASSASSIN
This is good shit just found them last year and I keep coming back, it's the best on acid
Marcus Godioso
I Just found them right now in the recomended vídeos .fuck im late
Uallsuck Productions
SuperJayXD
same here