Average guy was written by Mart in March 1997. This was 100% influenced by Downfall(Tim, Matt and Dave from OP IVY), post-OP IVY, pre-Rancid. Mart later re-recorded a rock version with his band New Fist.
lyrics
I've got nothing to prove,
i've got nothing to hide
I'm just a kid with some problems,
I try to keep in mind
That people try to bring me down,
Iím just an average guy
Who wants to make it right
I don't wanna live being a stupid nobody
I just want a job to live on my own
But i don't want to pick up the usual beat
So i've got to make it on my own, alone
I don't wanna be a suit and tie guy
And be a part of the daily grind thing
I just wanna travel riding coast to coast
Touring, traveling, everything and nothing
I wanna make a move,
Doing something that's useful
Wanna clean my mind
From all the useless things
That happens years before
It was a waste of time
And now it's time to go
I must find a way, i want to see the day
The day that I'll be happy, then i'll be happy
The only thing i see is the band and me
But we've got to work hard
If we want to make it happen
credits
from The highstep to hell,
released December 31, 1997
Jeff - vocals
Mart - guitar, vocals
Matt - guitar
Steph - bass
Nick - drums
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