California Sucks
Screeching Weasel · Screeching Weasel [1987]
california sucks california sucks it's worse than old
new york filled with scum + wealthy worms + stupid
surfing dorks hot tubs and jacuzzi's and swaying green
palm trees rockstars, assholes, sleazy broads + smog
that makes you sneeze california sucks! california sucks
the people there are fake they can buy their plastic lives
with all the cash they make california movie stars strung
out on sleeping pills no - i've never been there and you
can bet i never will california sucks - just look who you've
produced ronald reagan, jerry brown and countless other
fools west coast sun-tanned morons - you don't know how
to think i can't wait til your state erodes and
you fall into the drink
new york filled with scum + wealthy worms + stupid
surfing dorks hot tubs and jacuzzi's and swaying green
palm trees rockstars, assholes, sleazy broads + smog
that makes you sneeze california sucks! california sucks
the people there are fake they can buy their plastic lives
with all the cash they make california movie stars strung
out on sleeping pills no - i've never been there and you
can bet i never will california sucks - just look who you've
produced ronald reagan, jerry brown and countless other
fools west coast sun-tanned morons - you don't know how
to think i can't wait til your state erodes and
you fall into the drink
California Sucks
Released on Screeching Weasel's 1987 debut album, "California Sucks" stands as a defining track in the post-punk revival of the late eighties. The song captures the band's signature blend of chaotic energy and biting social commentary, reflecting the era's disillusionment with the American West. With its driving rhythm and raw vocal delivery, the recording exemplifies the group's ability to fuse punk aggression with melodic hooks. As a cornerstone of their early discography, the track remains a potent representation of the genre's evolution during that pivotal period, showcasing the band's enduring influence on alternative rock and their knack for crafting memorable, provocative anthems.