This song is a tribute to Erik Thorkleson, a DJ and member of fellow Vancouver band Strain. The radio DJ intro to the song is actually Thorkleson himself. He has clarified the song on many occasions, pointing out that he got a parking ticket rather than a speeding ticket, and the salsa was Pace pica...
Eric got a speeding ticket
Eric stepped in human shit
He's had a bad day now
Eric drank a pint of salsa
Then went into convulsions
He's had a bad day now
Eric bought a new amp
Then got kicked out of his band
He's had a bad day now
Eric busted his jaw at the local skatepark
He's had a bad day now
What's a poor boy to do?
Flex your head, Eric
Nice blue dreads, Eric
Nice blue dreads