Born into the middle class yeah, all you had to do was ask

And mom and dad would give you what you needed

And though I didn't know you then, I know you'll probably defend

And take the stand in the life that you'd been cheated So you adopt a punk rock life, a leather jacket, hair with spikes

And join a band 'cause you must have a say and though you

Helped out with it that time there's those of us, who keep on

Trying to make a living and not sound like 'Green Day' Trade rags say you're making it

Now you're old, you don't give a ***

Subconsciously fullfilled prophecy

You've become your own nemesis Mr. Brett, we won't pay that fee

To keep you livin' in luxury

Some say genius, some say mistake

But you've become what you used to hate So now we're in the 90's and punk's not what it used to be

It's gone downhill since 1982

And though I liked most of your bands and listen to them, all I can

It's *** up that you think it's 'cause of you You think that you're still part of the scene nail painted black

Hair dyed dark green for you this mid life crisis has come on strong

Now punk rock's been accepted and they've realized it's not just a fad

Please, stay behind that desk where you belong Punk rock life's been good to

You know corporate punk's the thing to do

Obnoxiously, you raised your fee

You'll see to it we'll all get screwed Mr. Brett, we won't pay that fee

To keep you livin' in luxury

Some say genius, some say mistake

But you've become what you used to hate Stupid, [Incomprehensible]

Don't tell me the truth, there's no excuse

Don't tell me the truth, motherfucker speak out Mr. Brett, we won't pay that fee

To keep you livin' in luxury some

Say genius, some say mistake

But you've become what you used to hate Stupid, [Incomprehensible] *** it