Backstory:
Irresponsible Button began one quiet, rainy night in a Portland basement, bonding over a shared love for creating unique music. The band is composed of childhood friends Ken Thompson (vocals and guitar), George Layman (bass), Linda Reilly (drums), and Laura Thompson (Ken’s younger sister, on keyboards). They started off by playing gigs in local bars, their music quickly resonating with listeners for its catchy lyrics and unconventional melodies. Their early experimental fusion of sounds steadily evolved into a defining style, earning them a loyal following.
Genre: Psychedelic Indie Rock
Title: “Misfit’s Anthem”
[Verse]
(G) Caught on the (D) outskirts of (Em) sanity,
(C) Dancing under the (G) moon, we’re a (D) rarity.
(Em) Chasing echoes of our (C) fancy,
(G) We’re the (D) misfits of (Em) reality.
[Chorus]
(C) We’re the (G) voices that (D) refuse to (Em) fit,
(D) We’re the (G) heartbeats that (C) dare to commit.
(C) We’re the (G) misfits, and this is our (D) anthem,
(Em) Unbound and (D) free, we’re a (G) spectrum.
Full Song Lyrics:
[Verse]
(G) Caught on the (D) outskirts of (Em) sanity,
(C) Dancing under the (G) moon, we’re a (D) rarity.
(Em) Laughing at the world’s (C) vanity,
(G) We’re the (D) misfits of (Em) reality.
[Chorus]
(C) We’re the (G) voices that (D) refuse to (Em) fit,
(D) We’re the (G) heartbeats that (C) dare to commit.
(C) We’re the (G) misfits, and this is our (D) anthem,
(Em) Unbound and (D) free, we’re a (G) spectrum.
[Verse]
(G) Walking on the (D) road less (Em) taken,
(C) We create the (G) rules, we’ve been (D) mistaken.
(Em) With dreams as our (C) token,
(G) We’re the (D) misfits, and we’re (Em) unbroken.
[Chorus]
(C) We’re the (G) voices that (D) refuse to (Em) fit,
(D) We’re the (G) heartbeats that (C) dare to commit.
(C) We’re the (G) misfits, and this is our (D) anthem,
(Em) Unbound and (D) free, we’re a (G) spectrum.
The band’s favorite fan’s name: Ethan
Testimonial: “Irresponsible Button isn’t just a band, they’re a feeling. They’ve created their own genre, a mix of indie rock and something undefinable that can only be described as ‘Irresponsible Button’. Their music resonates with me, and their lyrics are a reflection of my thoughts and experiences. They’re not just musicians, they’re storytellers, and their songs have become a part of my story. Misfit’s Anthem is my anthem.”