Lyric discussion by luke32113 

Cover art for Fire Island lyrics by Fountains of Wayne

I feel like the narrator was pressured into having this party by his classmates, knowing his parents were away, hence the disinterest in the narrator's voice. At the same time, it seems like the narrator longs for the safety of his parent's rules and restrictions, despite having this freedom.

Just my take. One of my favorite songs off of this album along with Hackensack, Valley Winter Song, Mexican Wine, and Hey Julie.