Leather Jacket
Screeching Weasel · Anthem For A New Tomorrow [1993]
I wanna tell you what's on my mind
And i wanna bill you for wasted time
And wasted cigarettes that quenched your fix
And wasted spit I left there upon your lips
I'm getting used to the fact you left
And I'm getting used to the loneliness
But even if you knew that you wouldn't care
And now i sit and talk to an empty chair
And bang my head against the wall
And think up ways i should've told you to fuck off
But I won't lose a bit of sleep
'Cause I know that you're really just a creep
And I've got something that I'm gonna keep
Forever and ever and ever
Your leather jacket
And i wanna bill you for wasted time
And wasted cigarettes that quenched your fix
And wasted spit I left there upon your lips
I'm getting used to the fact you left
And I'm getting used to the loneliness
But even if you knew that you wouldn't care
And now i sit and talk to an empty chair
And bang my head against the wall
And think up ways i should've told you to fuck off
But I won't lose a bit of sleep
'Cause I know that you're really just a creep
And I've got something that I'm gonna keep
Forever and ever and ever
Your leather jacket
Leather Jacket
Released on Screeching Weasel's 1993 album Anthem For A New Tomorrow, "Leather Jacket" stands as a quintessential example of the band's signature blend of punk energy and melodic sensibility. The track captures the raw, unpolished aesthetic of the early 1990s indie scene, featuring the band's characteristic driving rhythm and vocal delivery that defined their era. As a staple of their discography, the song reflects the band's ability to merge aggressive punk roots with accessible pop structures, creating a sound that resonated deeply with fans of the genre. Its enduring popularity highlights the band's influence on the alternative rock landscape of the mid-1990s.