Meaning of "My Name's Bud" by NOFX

The lyrics of "My Name's Bud" by NOFX seem to depict a person who has been influenced and coerced into drug use, specifically marijuana, by those around them. The imagery of being pressured into drug use from a young age is highlighted through lines such as "They try to get me high" and "I never wanted to when I was a kid." The reference to the singer's family connections to marijuana culture with lines like "My mom's from Utopia, my dad's Tommy Chong" further underscores the theme of drug culture as a central part of the singer's life and upbringing. The use of humor and exaggeration in lines like "They took my squirt gun and made it a bong" adds a satirical touch to the portrayal of drug culture. Overall, the lyrics suggest a playful yet critical commentary on the normalization and pressure surrounding drug use.