Middle Class Panic Songtext

von Freak Kitchen

Middle Class Panic
Written by Mattias Ia Eklundh
About the song:
Middle Class Panic was recorded in our rehearsal place on a two track machine. Therefore the crappy sound quality. Nevertheless, the tune is one of Joakim's all-time favorite Freak Kitchen songs. It was written and recorded in 1997 together with tracks from the "Freak Kitchen" album.

In opposite to last week's "Dig Me Out", the lyrics are worth checking out this time. They are dated in some parts (Baywatch, Pamela Anderson, e t c) but still there's enough stuff in there that always will remain up to date in suburban everyday life.

Lyrics:

Bending over for the social whip
Polish the facade in my pseudo relationship
Did I forget to pay for the gas?
Built my entire life on kissing ass

Oh Jesus, how the lawn has grown
We don't want any damn refugees here, got problems of our own
Our neighbourhood has to be "pure"
Would you like to live next door to some walking ordure?

Am I being successful enough for you, Dad?
Can't take it anymore…
Promise to fullfill the dreams that you've had
Can't take it anymore…
Busting my ass 'til it's making me sick
Can't take it anymore…
Middle class panic, middle class panic

Working like a slave to belong
Waxing our new Volvo all weekend long
The kids fight about their Baywatch pants
And Mrs Middle Class wants new breast implants

Be a good Nazi and do as I say
Can't take it anymore…
Big Daddy is watching, you can't get away
Can't take it anymore…
Unburden my mind to a local whore
Can't take it anymore…
Die of a heart attack at 34

Microwave owens and cabel-tv
Can't take it anymore…
Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee
Can't take it anymore…
Rikki or Ophra or some sleazy soap?
Can't take it anymore…
Cover up my teen ager's interest in dope
Can't take it anymore…

My neighboor is messing around with my wife
A delicate little twist…
While I'm being fucked by suburban life
I solve it with my fist…
But, gee, deep inside I love this mess
The Bold and Beautiful…
And after all, our barbecue-party was a huge success
Wallow around in bull…