Lyrics about apathy and not-apathy

These two songs provide an interesting and opposing juxtaposition. I am able to simultaneously relate to both of them. The second one may surprise people. Yes I am undoubtedly known to despise traditional education, but there were times in my life where I was a very good student who achieved the high grades that proved I learned so much. It's not really the desire for good grades that I relate to however, it's the overall attitude that I appreciate. 

Enough about me. Cue the punk rock. 


False Jesii Part 2 - by Pissed Jeans

I know there are things going on tonight, but I don't bother
Only ten minutes across town that's right, but I don't bother

I could put on a tight black shirt, but I don't bother
I could hit the gym so it looks real nice, but I don't bother
I could tell a joke and make the whole room laugh, but I don't bother
I could show up with the coldest six pack, but I don't bother

No to everything

I could match you drink for drink, but I don't bother
I know I could make her boyfriend mad, but I don't bother
I could captivate with a story of mine, but I don't bother
I could go on and start a conga line, but I don't bother

No to everything


NOTE: this previous song has the best (and most apathetic) music video I've ever seen, although the music isnt't exactly Jesus Wants Me For a Sunbeam. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BstpFV98mRg



Mass Nerder - by The Descendents

Don't got no goatee
Don't got no tattoo
Don't got no nose ring
Don't wanna be like you

Check out these glasses
So I'll never be cool
Always get my assed kick 
When I get to school

Don't worry about image
Don't got no attitude
I know I won't get laid
If I wont be like you!

Don't got no biceps
Don't got no pecks
But I'll read you under the table
With my thick specks

See I got these glasses
So they kick my ass
But I'll kick their asses
When I get to class

I got these glasses
So I can't wear shades
I'll kick their asses
I'll get good grades

I can't get rid of the times
Can't stop the party line
Don't know what the scenes about
Don't tell me to mellow out!

Don't got no goatee
No f***ing safety pin
No I ain't no junkee
Don't got no heroin

Don't got no styling lotion
Don't wanna live by the ocean
Just wanna be myself
All you poseurs go to hell!

We must read
We must read
We must read
We must read
RRRREEEEAAAADDDD!

Somebody get me a book!


ANOTHER NOTE: Milo, the lead singer, is a member of a very influential and legendary punk rock band but also has a PhD in biology. These days the band doesn't tour a whole lot because is busy working in the lab. I think I like you Milo.