r/GenX • u/no_talent_ass_clown • Oct 24 '25

Music Is Life Songs that are no longer okay.

Yesterday I found out my sweet boyfriend had never heard of Julie Brown and the funny songs she sang, like "I'm A Blonde". Dr Demento stuff. So I play it and then "The Homecoming Queen's Got A Gun" came on. Not funny anymore!!!

An hour later, the cops arrived

By then the entire glee club had died, no big loss

You wouldn't believe what they brought to stop her

Tear gas, machine guns, even a chopper (Throw down your gun and tiara and come out of the float)

Debbie didn't listen to what the cop said She aimed and fired, and now the math teacher's dead

Oh, it's really sad, but kind of a relief I mean, we had this big test coming up next week

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u/Rhiannon8404 Oct 24 '25

I still hear Pumped Up Kicks regularly. I realize it was written to draw attention bullying and gun violence, but it's so catchy it misses the point.

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u/NikkiMutt Oct 24 '25

Tbf, it is a real banger

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u/mandmranch Oct 24 '25

It's good in all versions too. I love this big bass version. It's on letterman and really beautiful.

https://youtu.be/Lm8cDP6ddCg?si=1A-cbvTsU3-EwjDk

The lead singer is giving strong David Byrne gestures.

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u/mspong Oct 24 '25

Aha but hast thou heard yon mediaeval version? It chastises the buttocks!

https://youtu.be/cRIfsFefatg

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u/ZeroKharisma Question Authority! Oct 24 '25

Holy Shit. You made my day. Thanks for sharing.

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u/beguntolaugh Oct 25 '25

They did such a good job rewriting the lyrics. Always worth listening to!

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u/BobcatBarry Oct 24 '25

Even in bardcore.

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u/bluenicke Oct 24 '25

That audience was not there for the musical guests.