If you've paid attention to other songs by NOFX, then you know that Fat Mike didn't follow the advice given in this song from his mom or dad. But things have turned out pretty good anyway. This is useless advice given by a lot of parents. We all make bad choices from time to time. Learning from these mistakes is called growing up. "Fleas" is about advice on how to be perfect. And perfection isn't possible if you're human.
If you've paid attention to other songs by NOFX, then you know that Fat Mike didn't follow the advice given in this song from his mom or dad. But things have turned out pretty good anyway. This is useless advice given by a lot of parents. We all make bad choices from time to time. Learning from these mistakes is called growing up. "Fleas" is about advice on how to be perfect. And perfection isn't possible if you're human.