The song is about a party the band threw while living in Oakland. They invited many people from the local punk scene, hence the name “West Bay Invitational.”
[Verse 1]
All of the neighbors decided
It's time to have all our strangers over and make friends
Chris got a pony keg of loose charm
I had an accident
I hurt my arm
[Verse 2]
People from bands and labels
The good ones
Plenty of stunning children, East Bay
You were from Oakland by way of the Midwest
I bought a rose and a suit with the pants pegged
[Chorus]
You said, "I smelled you twice today."
Someone was passing out somewhere
We kissed a shot of Kentucky straight
I swore this life is worth the wait
[Verse 3]
Hayes broke the scissors, apologized
Our kitchen was crowded and steamy
Isn't it always?
[Chorus]
I just looked deeper into you
You bit my neck blue
We hung our clothes up on the floor
And put our faith in a closed door
[Outro]
We're having this party
Please come
It won't be the same without you
Please come
West Bay Invitational was written by Blake Schwarzenbach & Chris Bauermeister & Adam Pfahler.
West Bay Invitational was produced by Steve Albini.
Jawbreaker released West Bay Invitational on Mon Feb 07 1994.