Discover the story of the song > I’m Scum – Idles

The protagonist identifies himself as "scum" and sings about his lower socio-economic status, left-leaning political beliefs, and tendency to be sarcastic and procrastinate. He also sings about spitting in a coffee maker and over-tipping a waiter. He proclaims to be proud of being "scum" despite society's negative perception, and expresses frustration with the loss of traditional high street stores.