Clean Cut Asshole
Screeching Weasel · Screeching Weasel [1987]
Label me the dregs of a nice society
Peoples parents like you and girls all shout your name
But you're a clean-cut asshole to me you're all the same
Listening to R.E.M. looking just like all your friends
Out in mom's car drinking beers
Making fun of things you don't understand
You really make me I'll cause you're Mr. Nice Guy
Straight A's in alcohol hittin all the parties
You and all your asshole friends scammin on a young girl
Pull a train on her and you feel like you own the world
You got no right tellin me that I ain't OK
College buttfucks rule this world and claim to be alternative
You're a fucking slimebag I don't care what you say
You're full of shit go fuck yourself
I know what the truth is
Clean Cut Asshole
Clean Cut Asshole stands as a defining track from Screeching Weasel's self-titled 1987 debut, capturing the raw energy of the band's early punk rock era. Frontman Ben Foster's songwriting on this recording reflects the group's signature blend of fast-paced melodies and introspective, often self-deprecating themes. The song exemplifies the band's ability to distill complex emotions into concise, high-energy arrangements that became a hallmark of their extensive discography. As part of their foundational album, the track helped establish the group's identity within the hardcore and pop-punk scenes. It remains a vital piece of their early catalogue, showcasing the dynamic interplay between driving rhythms and melodic hooks that would influence countless bands in the genre for decades to come.