This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
You're not punk, and I'm telling everyone.
Second best there never was one
You don't know what I'm all about.
Like killing cops and reading Kerouac.
My enemies are all too familiar.
They're the ones who used to call me friend.
I'm coloring outside your guidelines.
I was passing out when you were passing out the rules.
One. Two. Three. Four.
Who's punk, what's the score?
Got a friend.
Her name is Boxcar.
Cigarettes and beer in El Sob.
Her hair was blue, now it's green.
I like her mind.
She hates the scene.
My enemies are all too familiar.
They're the ones who used to call me friend.
I'm coloring outside your guidelines.
I was passing out when you were passing our the rules.
One. Two. Three. Four.
Who's punk, what's the score?
You're on your own.
You're all alone.
Second best there never was one
You don't know what I'm all about.
Like killing cops and reading Kerouac.
My enemies are all too familiar.
They're the ones who used to call me friend.
I'm coloring outside your guidelines.
I was passing out when you were passing out the rules.
One. Two. Three. Four.
Who's punk, what's the score?
Got a friend.
Her name is Boxcar.
Cigarettes and beer in El Sob.
Her hair was blue, now it's green.
I like her mind.
She hates the scene.
My enemies are all too familiar.
They're the ones who used to call me friend.
I'm coloring outside your guidelines.
I was passing out when you were passing our the rules.
One. Two. Three. Four.
Who's punk, what's the score?
You're on your own.
You're all alone.
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This cover is ÜBER. One time a girl called me a poser and told me she was all punk and stuff. I wish I'd have heard this song and told her to listen to it before this incident.
Jawbreaker own. The Ataris don't butcher the song... but it isn't great. They do it justice though. go listen to the original if you like this one
This is an awesome song though.
i think its about being yourself throughout.
i quite like the song..indicates name because it makes me think of the people i know... and the "scene" i see.
and it makes me sad, yet its just a good song.
everyone calls me you fake ataris fan. because i like there songs and non of freinds like this type of rock.
this is a great cover. i really enjoy listening to it and am unna hunt down the jawbreaker original...
this song is mad coz it bags out all of the fucking poser punks. I hate them all - especially those fuckheads that have decided that they hate the ataris coz its not considered to be "cool" anymore. Those ppl r so fucking sad!
bopton, you totally missed the point of the song... its about not caring about "the fucking poser punks" i saw ataris on saturday & like kris roe said, "being punk isn't about following people like a flock of sheep, its about listening to what you like and being who you are regardless of what people think" Those "fucking poser punks" may not necessarily fit your idea of a punk, but if they like the music, who gives a shit? ... i do agree bout the people that are screaming 'sell out' @ the ataris.... regarless of how they're music has EVOLVED - not changed... evolved - they' still amazing! this song is so badass... i love it
mmm the Jawbreaker version is awesome.. but, I think the newer version of Boxcar on the ABH re-release is better than the first cover.
this song owns for two reasons 1) its a Jawbreaker cover 2) at the STL show Kris dedicated it to me because I had a Jawbreaker shirt on! damn im cool..not really -and i know what it means but what i take from it is that we are all so busy seeing whose a "real" punk and whose a "poser" that its become something completey unlike what its about...and that everyone should just relax and listen to what they want