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“Surfing’s Not Cool” is addressing the copy cat nature of the music industry and people trying to be something they’re not. The listener is welcomed with a traditional surf rock aesthetic, a mellow guitar sound begins the song accompanied by a satire vocal delivering the message “Surfing’s Not Cool”. As the song plays through and the music grows heavier, Hot Wax come into their own and show off what they are really about, a post-punk rock band from the beach.
lyrics
INTRO
Surfing’s not cool
Why do you wanna copy me
If ya acting like a fool
You’re getting washed up on the beach
VERSE 1
I just made a big turn
I made a few before but I didn’t learn
Yeh that’s true, I wasn’t concerned
I didn’t have care not care in the world
Heading straight for the shore
I was heading off course
I think it’s really coz I’s bored
But that’s just me so you do yours
CHORUS
Surfing’s not cool
Why do you wanna copy me
If ya acting like a fool
You’re getting washed up on the beach
Surfing’s not cool
VERSE 2
I got caught in a rip
I was out of my depth but I thought I could swim
Yeh that’s what I said, I’ll never forget
You think you’re the man until it lands on your head
Walking straight out the door
Because I’ve heard it all before
This time I’m really getting board
So I’ll do me and you do yours
CHORUS
Surfing’s not cool
Why do you wanna copy me
If ya acting like a fool
You’re getting washed up on the beach
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