Thoughts on Self-Described DIY Bands Engaging with a Profit-Based Print Media - Crywank

I’m just jealous I’m just mad

But can you really queer Kerrang?

I’m sure I’d say different if I was fan but I’m not

Don’t want to be bitter I want to be better

But that word I seem to repeat forever

Do I want to be nice or do I want to be clever?

(You're neither)

Well I see the same stories all unfold

Hypercritical hypocrite I’m often told, and I know

This green little monster should be happy for their friends

But I disagree with how we measure success

I know if you speak up people feel attacked

Criticisms you give they’ll want to give right back

I know the trouble is not worse the fuss

A critique of punk from someone not punk enough

And now the scene seems imaginary

Based on print based pageantry

A movement reduced to aesthetic

The scenes still rooted in ethics

You can use what terms you like but it’s implied the point you missed it

Sure use it as your name but it sure isn’t descriptive