Gypsy Panther Lyrics

Lyric discussion by ComradeTiki 

Cover art for Gypsy Panther lyrics by Against Me!

Let's start with the title. "Gypsy" of the title would indicate a nomadic lifestyle... life on tour, considering the mention of shows. "Panther"...I fail to interpret. I hope it is not indicative of the Florida mascot...

Onto the song. Being away from home for a while makes it difficult to find comfort at home. The funny thing is that you still have a longing for home, when your life has you away from it.

If you chose the lifestyle which takes you away from home, then it does feel as though visiting home is a sign of reconsideration (like surrender).

I experienced the same emptiness over Christmas leave... I had nobody to call and no real place to be. After eight months away, you lose all connections.

I hoped that my visit might be marked by more than routine hellos, but the world did not bend for me.

And I had hoped that I had improved myself during my absence from home, but no gratifying remarks were made. For some reason, when you're looking to impress, hearing "I'm so proud of you" doesn't cut it. Perhaps I wasn't able to change myself.

My Interpretation