Well, we all know how smart the world's greatest punk band is. This lexicon should prove it! Herein lies most of the big words found in the lyrics of just about every Bad Religion song. Some words might not be so obscure to you, but when in doubt, we threw it in anyway. There should be something here for everybody. Enjoy!
Many thanks to Eric Legault!
Currently the lexicon contains 559 words.
Lasting a very short time
"
The quickening is an ephemeral thing" -
The Quickening
- Brett Gurewitz
A drift or tendency that is counter to or separate from a main current, as of opinion, tradition, or history.
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And Eddies of new ideas are " -
Against The Grain
- Greg Graffin
A gaseous suspension of fine solid or liquid particles (e.g. paint, detergent, or insecticide)
"
Cancer-causing chemicals, ozone-depleting aerosols:" -
Unacceptable
- Jay Bentley
Pompous or bombastic speech or expression.
"
Grandiloquent in attitude, impassioned yet inept," -
Positive Aspect Of Negative Thinking
- Jay Bentley
Not subject to an obligation, tax, etc.
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Independent and exempt," -
A Walk
- Greg Graffin
"
But you're exempted of course if you" -
Come Join Us
- Greg Graffin
"
And don't think you're exempt if you earn good weekly wages," -
Sometimes It Feels Like
- Brett Gurewitz
Intolerance, prejudice
"
There is restrained passion, mistrust, and bigotry" -
The Handshake
- Greg Graffin
1. A formal statement of religious belief; a confession of faith.
2. A system of belief, principles, or opinions
"
And you share neither color nor creed," -
The Handshake
- Greg Graffin
1. The support or custom given by a patron
2. (in politics) the ability or power to appoint people to jobs
3. A condescending manner
"
Everyone's vying for patronage," -
The Handshake
- Greg Graffin
A controversy (especially over a belief or dogma)
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And she's a modern-day polemic," -
Queen Of The 21st Century
- Greg Graffin
1. To dress up; primp.
2. To swell with pride; gloat or exult.
"
She was preened and redeemed " -
Queen Of The 21st Century
- Greg Graffin
