Punkhouse
Screeching Weasel · Kill The Musicians [1995]
Welcome to the punk house
It's a party every day
Living in a punk house
Stay awhile and sit and smoke a cigarette
La la la la
There's always something happening here
When your in a punk house
Cheap food and even cheaper beer
Are always in a punk house
Jump up and down
Dance on the Couch
Stuff a potato in you mouth
La la la
Life goes by way too fast
To spend it working for somebody else
It don't make any sense
If you like it here why don't you stay
Don't wanna work? Well that's O.K.
Cause no-one else here wants to get a real job
Come on down, hang out with us
Hang out at a punkhouse
Don't mind all the filth and grime and muck
Cause it's just a punk house
Spaghettie stains on the walls
And creepy insects in the halls
We'll have a ball
Young and dirt poor and having fun
And we're never growing up
Punkhouse
Punkhouse stands as a quintessential example of Screeching Weasel's energetic contribution to the punk rock genre. Released on the 1995 album Kill The Musicians, the track captures the band's signature blend of fast-paced rhythms and melodic hooks that defined their mid-career output. Ben Weasel's songwriting often explores themes of youth, alienation, and the chaotic energy of the punk scene, elements that resonate clearly throughout this recording. The song reflects the group's ability to distill complex emotions into concise, high-octane compositions that have influenced countless bands within the genre. As part of a prolific discography, Punkhouse demonstrates the band's consistent commitment to crafting accessible yet spirited music that remains a staple for fans of classic American punk.