Jay described the song as a playful jab at anything that had become larger than intended, such as the punk scene, certain religions, industry, countries, and governments. These entities had to compromise their original intentions and ultimately had to rely on lies and violence to defend themselves. Jay purposely used complex and obscure language in the lyrics, poking fun at Bad Religion’s reputation for being “thesaurus rock.” On the other hand, Greg G. expressed his playful dislike for the song, stating that it is grammatically incorrect, nonsensical, and disliked by the band to the extent that they never perform it live.
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