This song represents the cynicism bred from living in an oppressive society. When Melvin sings “I gotta pee” the seventh time, he is not only drawing upon Orwellian rhetoric but also Freudian theory. He expresses his feelings that by being led to cynicism so often, you often find yourself being pessimistic not because you are fundamentally opposed to an issue, but out of force of habit.
I think the way he finishes by saying “I gotta poop” he is changing his way of life — by relieving himself.
I was recently talking to Fat Mike (the songs lyricist) at a show, and he told me since writing this song, he has continued to poop — often twice a day. He said it helps him keep a level head.
This song represents the cynicism bred from living in an oppressive society. When Melvin sings “I gotta pee” the seventh time, he is not only drawing upon Orwellian rhetoric but also Freudian theory. He expresses his feelings that by being led to cynicism so often, you often find yourself being pessimistic not because you are fundamentally opposed to an issue, but out of force of habit.
I think the way he finishes by saying “I gotta poop” he is changing his way of life — by relieving himself.
I was recently talking to Fat Mike (the songs lyricist) at a show, and he told me since writing this song, he has continued to poop — often twice a day. He said it helps him keep a level head.