Hooray For Me
Bad Religion · Stranger Than Fiction
in the shadow of tentacled towers by the red light of America,
I imagine how his mother felt when she heard that her husband was dying,
and that underground heroes of the tarmac shooting smack were blowing up worlds
and Damned out loud,
he, can you tell me how does it feel?
yeah, tell me, can you imagine, for a second,
doing anything that you don't have to?
well that's what I'm accustomed to so hooray for me
when I slept with stony faces on the riverbank,
my angeldevil reveller shook me desperately in dying,
I don't exactly want to apologize for anything, and now
we're all mad and tangled in secret rooms with roman candles,
on an endless graveyard train
yeah, tell me, can you imagine, for a second, doing
anything just 'cuz you want to?
well, that's just what I do so hooray for me
yeah, I was dreaming through the "howzlife", yawning,
car black, when she told me "mad and meaningless as ever..",
and a song came on my radio like a cemetery rhyme,
for a million crying corpses in their tragedy of respectable existence
oh, yeah, I'm not respectable, and never sensible,
I've been incredible so damned irascible
and I like the things I do so hooray for me
Hooray For Me
Hooray For Me stands as a defining track from Bad Religion's 2007 album Stranger Than Fiction. During this era, the band maintained their signature blend of melodic punk and socially conscious lyricism, delivering a sound that resonated with long-time fans while remaining accessible to new listeners. The song captures the group's characteristic energy and sharp observational style, fitting seamlessly into a discography known for its consistent quality and intellectual depth. As part of a record that showcased the band's enduring relevance in the punk rock landscape, the recording highlights their ability to craft concise, impactful anthems. The track remains a notable song in their extensive catalogue, reflecting the creative momentum that characterized their work in the mid-2000s.