Hooligan

**"Hooligan"** (Also Stylized as "**HOOLIGAN**") is the first single and seventh and final track on Neoni's second extended play *"All My Favorite Monsters."* The song was released on June 3, 2022. A music video for the song was released on June 9, 2022.

Listen to **HOOLIGAN**

## Theme

**HOOLIGAN** describe a rebellious and unapologetic person who feels trapped by societal expectations and the judgments of others. The person is frustrated with being misunderstood and undervalued, and is determined to break free and be themselves, even if it means being seen as a "hooligan." The repeated phrase "I'm a hooligan" serves as a declaration of their identity and refusal to conform. The lyrics also suggest a sense of defiance and a willingness to challenge authority and those who try to hold them back. Overall, the song celebrates individuality and the freedom to be oneself, even if it means going against the norm.

## Background

* Song was announced on May 30, 2022, with a preview.
* Hooligan was the first song since Feet Don't Fail Me Now to have a full music video featuring them.
* Hooligan had limited run merch with the album art.
* A short acoustic version was released on June 6, 2022.
* The album art was made by Simon R Mulligan.

## Lyrics

[Opening]

("I don′t wanna reckon our kids wound up in jail")

[Verse 1]

Put my foot in the door

You lock me up in the attic

I think it's pretty, pretty tragic

That you think that I'm trash and you know

I'm doing this just to spite you lately

Can't you see you can't contain me?

Think you're a hero

And I'm just a villain

But really, I'm just chilling and I think your ego is spilling

All over your shoes and your golden pavement

Let's be honest, it's plated, ain't it?

[Pre-Chorus]

Never really cared about my reputation

Guess my give-a-damn went on vacation

Thought you locked me up, you should check the basement

[Chorus]

I'm a hooligan

On the loose again

I, I, I'm a hooligan

Say I'm losing it

But I'm cool with it

I, I, I'm a hooligan

Say that I'm a little twisted

But you know that you would miss it, yeah

I'm a hooligan

On the loose again

I, I, I'm a, I'm a, I'm a hooligan

I'm a, I'm a, I'm a hooligan

[Verse 2]

You should see the look on your face

Yeah, that shit is priceless

I'm showing up at your door like "What's up, your highness?"

You really think that you are so distinguished

And I'm just a kid from the minor leagues? Yeah

[Pre-Chorus]

Never really cared about my reputation

Guess my give-a-damn went on vacation

Thought you locked me up you should check the basement

[Chorus]

I'm a hooligan

On the loose again

I, I, I'm a hooligan

Say I'm losing it

But I'm cool with it

I, I, I'm a hooligan

Say that I'm a little twisted

But you know that you would miss it, yeah

I'm a hooligan

On the loose again

I, I, I'm a, I'm a, I'm a hooligan

I'm a, I'm a, I'm a hooligan

[Bridge]

Hooligan

Hooligan

Say that I'm a little twisted

But you know that you would miss it, yeah

Hooligan

[Chorus]

I'm a hooligan

On the loose again

I, I, I'm a hooligan

Say I'm losing it

But I'm cool with it

I, I, I'm a hooligan

Say that I'm a little twisted

But you know that you would miss it, yeah

I'm a hooligan

On the loose again

I, I, I'm a hooligan

[Outro]

("I don′t wanna reckon our kids wound up in jail")

("I don't wanna reckon our kids wound up in jail, jail, jail, jail")

## Sources

1. ↑ https://www.tiktok.com/@weareneoni/video/7103567651514879274?is\_from\_webapp=1&sender\_device=pc&web\_id=7157031650173421061
2. ↑ https://youtu.be/MbNEAIq6pN8
3. ↑ https://www.instagram.com/p/Ceop4RzJnbk/?utm\_source=ig\_web\_copy\_link
4. ↑ https://neonimerch.com/
5. ↑ https://www.instagram.com/reel/CeeDmAgjMof/?utm\_source=ig\_web\_copy\_link