Wingnut Dishwashers Union was sometimes a one human punk band, sometimes a … Read Full Bio ↴Wingnut Dishwashers Union was sometimes a one human punk band, sometimes a sprawling twelve piece orchestra, and always based straight outta Brattleboro, VT. The project lasted in one form or another from the demise of Johnny Hobo and the Freight Trains in 2007 until songwriter Pat "The Bunny" moved from Vermont to Arizona to get off junk in December 2009. Since the beginning of 2011, he has played in a new Tucson-based band called Ramshackle Glory. He no longer performs as Wingnut Dishwashers Union.

Most recordings by this band are out of print. They are widely available to pirate online, which is openly encouraged by the band themselves. You can still get the full length, full band CD "Burn the earth! Leave it behind!" from the DIY Bandits at http://www.diybandits.com. You can order a really cheap solo CD of the first batch of Wingnut Dishwashers Union songs from the undercover label Rock-It Records by looking really carefully on http://www.plan-it-x.com. There are still copies of two different split seven-inches lying around, put out by http://www.craftyrecords.net and Triumph of Life Records if you can track them down.

An incomplete list of musicians that played with Wingnut Dishwashers Union during their career. Never shall they all be remembered! Pat "The Bunny" (guitar/vocals) Flash-C (trumpet/drums) Ian Skumfuk (washtub bass), Davis (drums), Mike (guitar/harmonica/piano/accordion/bass) Agatha (banjo) Matt (guitar/bass/trumpet/slide guitar/piano) Dallas (drums/bass) Jacob (guitar) Douglas (theramin) Alex (noisebox) Scott (guitar/drums) Kris (bass) Michael (clarinet) Adhi (saxaphone) Michael Jordan (drums) Thorin (guitar) Emily (cello) Niki (banjo)

Sellout Song
Wingnut Dishwashers Union Lyrics

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Well one of these days you know I'm gonna get
My ass kicked.
But I'm not gonna try
And promise you that I'm not gonna deserve it.
But your boyfriend is still the worst house guest
I think that I've ever met.
And I hope that one day you'll wake up
And you'll realize that you can't put up with it.

Well one of these days,
Maybe I'll just sit and give this all up.
And I'll say that all you yuppies can have this fuckin' world
If you love it so much.
But the things that we can't help but believe in
Make up who we are.
And I just can't believe that could mean their condos and their sports cars.

Well, when it's gets had to breathe
Sometimes I slip to apathy,

But I don't got any excuses not to learn
What words like home and freedom mean.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Wingnut Dishwashers Union's song "Sellout Song" touch on themes of personal identity, relationships, and values. The song begins with the idea that the singer may someday "get [their] ass kicked," suggesting a defiance or rebelliousness that may not always be well-received. However, the singer suggests that they do not deserve any negative consequences, and instead calls out the behavior of their listener's boyfriend who is "the worst houseguest" the singer has met.

Later in the song, the singer considers giving up on their beliefs and allowing "yuppies" to have the world if they so desire. However, the singer is unwilling to compromise their values, which they define as the things they "can't help but believe in." This suggests a strong sense of personal identity and conviction, even in the face of societal pressures to conform.

The song concludes with a reflection on the difficulties of staying true to oneself, even when it feels challenging. The singer admits to occasionally feeling apathetic, but emphasizes the importance of learning about concepts like "home and freedom." Overall, "Sellout Song" is a meditation on the choices we make and the values we hold dear, and encourages listeners to stand firm in their beliefs.

Line by Line Meaning

Well one of these days you know I'm gonna get My ass kicked.
I am aware that the way I behave and speak may cause someone to assault me in the future.

But I'm not gonna try And promise you that I'm not gonna deserve it.
I will not intentionally provoke anyone to harm me, nor will I admit guilt if I am attacked.

But your boyfriend is still the worst house guest I think that I've ever met.
Your partner's behavior as a guest in my house is unacceptably rude and unpleasant.

And I hope that one day you'll wake up And you'll realize that you can't put up with it.
Someday you will come to the realization that your boyfriend's behavior is intolerable, and you will take action accordingly.

Well one of these days, Maybe I'll just sit and give this all up.
There may come a day when I decide to abandon my ideals and principles entirely.

And I'll say that all you yuppies can have this fuckin' world If you love it so much.
I will express my opinion that the materialistic and superficial aspects of this world are not worth fighting for, and should be left to those who value them.

But the things that we can't help but believe in Make up who we are.
Our core beliefs and values define us as individuals, and cannot be easily shed or altered.

And I just can't believe that could mean their condos and their sports cars.
I find it difficult to believe that anyone's fundamental beliefs could revolve around possessions such as luxury apartments and expensive cars.

Well, when it's gets had to breathe Sometimes I slip to apathy,
In difficult times, I may become apathetic and lose my motivation to fight for what I believe in.

But I don't got any excuses not to learn What words like home and freedom mean.
Although I may struggle to stay motivated at times, I cannot make excuses for failing to educate myself on important concepts such as home and freedom.

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