Bitchin' Camaro
The Dead Milkmen
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Hey Jack, what's happenin'? I don't know Well, uh, rumor around town says you might be thinkin' 'bout goin' down to the shore Uh, yeah, I think I'm gonna go down to the shore What ya gonna do down there? Uh, I don't know Play some video games, buy some Def Leppard T-shirts Don't forget your Motley Crüe T-shirt! You know all proceeds go to get their lead singer outta jail Uh-huh Can't wait to go down, hey, uh, were ya gonna check out the sand bar while you're down there? Uh, what's the Sand Bar? Ah, it's a place that lets sixteen year-old kids drink Ah, cool Yeah, hey, guess who's gonna be there? Uh, who? My favorite cover band, Crystal Ship Wow Yeah, they do a Doors show, you'd be really impressed, in fact, it goes a little like this Love me two times, baby Love me twice today Love me two times, girl 'Cause I got AIDS Love me two times, baby Once for tomorrow Once cause I got AIDS Uh, pretty good Jim Morrison impersonation there I hope those guys have a good sense of humor and don't take us into court Uh, what's the court? Never mind that, the important thing here (you mean the People's Court!) The- no, that's another story The important thing here is that we get to the part where you ask me how I'm gonna get down to the shore Oh, how you gettin' down to the shore? Funny you should ask, I've got a car now Ah wow, how'd ya get a car? Oh, my folks drove it up here from the Bahamas You're kidding I must be, the Bahamas are islands- okay, the important thing here is that, uh, you ask me what kinda car it is Uh, uh, what kinda car do ya' got? I've got a bitchin' Camaro Bitchin' Camaro, bitchin' Camaro I ran over my neighbors Bitchin' Camaro, bitchin' Camaro Now I'm in all the papers My folks bought me a bitchin' Camaro With no insurance to match So if I happen to run you down Please don't leave a scratch I ran over some old lady One night at the county fair And I didn't get arrested Because my dad's the mayor Bitchin' Camaro, bitchin' Camaro Donuts on your lawn Bitchin' Camaro, bitchin' Camaro Tony Orlando and Dawn When I drive past the kids They all spit and cuss 'Cause I've got a bitchin' Camaro And they have to ride the bus So you'd better get out of my way When I come through your yard 'Cause I've got a bitchin' Camaro And an Exxon credit card Bitchin' Camaro, bitchin' Camaro Hey man where ya headed? Bitchin' Camaro, bitchin' Camaro I don't want unleaded!
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Written by: DAVID SCHULTHISE, DEAN SABATINO, JOSEPH GENARO, RODNEY LINDERMAN
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12 facts about this song
Music Genre"Bitchin' Camaro" belongs to the punk rock genre of music. The Dead Milkmen are known for their irreverent humor and criticism of the establishment, common themes in punk rock.
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AlbumThe song belongs to the band's debut album titled "Big Lizard in My Backyard" released in 1985.
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Song DurationThe track is known for being relatively long for a punk song, clocking in at just over three minutes.
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Unique FormatOne of the notable features of "Bitchin' Camaro" is its unusual format. The first two minutes of the track consist of a spoken-word conversation between band members before the actual song gets started.
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LyricsThe lyrics to the song humorously talk about young people's fascination with expensive cars and the perceived material success they symbolize.
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Cultural ReferenceThe title of the song refers to a popular Chevrolet sports car model called the Camaro, released in 1966.
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SuccessDespite the band's relative obscurity during their active years, "Bitchin' Camaro" gained a cult following and is considered a classic in punk rock history.
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Band MembersThe spoke-word section of the song was performed by Rodney Anonymous (Rodney Linderman) and Dave Blood (Dave Schulthise).
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TV Show FeatureThe song was used in an episode of the American animated sitcom, "Beavis and Butt-Head". This helped introduce the band to a more mainstream audience.
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Live PerformancesDuring live performances, the band often improvised the spoken word conversation part, adding to the song’s appeal.
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Song ThemeAlthough on the surface, the song seems to simply be about a car, it's generally believed to be critiquing consumerism and shallow success in the suburban United States.
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InfluencesThe band's comedic, unconventional style and dialogue-heavy songs like "Bitchin' Camaro" set them apart as an influential part of 1980s underground music.
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