Lyric discussion by quamp 

Cover art for Punk Rock Classic lyrics by Red Hot Chili Peppers

Punk rock has always been about satire, and this is a very satirical look at what bands have to do to get their music out there. At the time, the "cool" bands didn't care about whether or not MTV played them. When MTV first came out, ti was not part of the music establishment, but then gradually became part of it. Punk rock was the same way.

The lyrics might be incomplete; right before the guitar solo, it sounds like Anthony shouts "GO JUANITO!"

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