| Against Me! – I Was a Teenage Anarchist Lyrics | 14 years ago |
| does anyone remember a dude named bob dylan? he was called a "protest singer". he was thrown into the role of "the voice of a generation", something he never wanted. he completely changed his sound and his fans FLIPPED SHIT. they called him a sell out, they said they hated him. i like that. he did what he wanted to do and didn't let anyone shape his music into what they wanted it to be. an artist makes ART. if you don't like it, don't listen. every great band changes their sound, gets signed to a bigger label, and lose all their "fans" who, as tom says in this song, are too rigid. punk rock isn't about anarchy, it's about expression. it's about being listened to and empathized with. knowing that people out there feel and think the same way that you do. i love this song, and i'm excited to see AM! develop as a band and as people. bands/artists that don't develop get old fast (ex: eminem. we get it, you're angry). if you don't like this song, this song is about you. | |
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