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Pest From The West

Ratsalad - Pest From The West

Pest From The West

RATSALAD.

  • Release2026
  • TypAlbum
  • FormatTape / CD / LP
  • LabelPee Records, Lockjaw Records, High End Denim Records, SBÄM Records

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Track List

  1. Art School Dropout (Jaz Origin Story)-:--

    I grew up on a farm near a little country town
    I loved it but I never really felt like I fit in
    I wasn’t sporty or pretty, I listened to heavy metal
    When I got the chance to leave I put the pedal to the metal
    I always loved to paint and to draw
    To create and explore all the colours I adored
    I thought hey I’m gonna move down to the big city
    Study art and make friends and have a blast at university
    But everyone was too cool yeah everyone was too clever
    I was just a hick from the country who didn’t know any better
    They told me I wasn’t an artist cos I didn’t fit
    Into their expectations, I finished paintings too quick
    But my attention span is short, they didn’t have to be dicks
    And I liked my paintings better cos I thought theirs were shit
    Yeah I like using colours, do I need another reason?
    Do I need to invent a story to justify my inspiration?
    I’m probably not a “real” artist and I only made one friend
    University sucked and I dropped out before the end

    I liked all the classes and I liked all the teachers
    But man some art students are bullies and fuckin self important leaches
    I know I’m probably the loser
    I know that I probably suck
    But those snobby “artistes” and hex-debt sluts can get fucked
    I’m here doing my best, I’m here doing what I love
    What’s ya problem dude? Why ya fuckin killin my buzz?
    You think you know everything! You think you know all there is!
    But you’ve never left the fucking suburb where you live
    And yeah I know I sound salty like dryland salinty
    But who the fuck are you to gatekeep people’s creativity
    University sucked, my self esteem took a hit
    And I didn’t just drop out I got pregnant and quit
    So yeah I guess I fit the stereotype of bogan fuckin bitch
    But you’re all a bunch of cunts and your paintings are shit

  2. Bike Beach Pub-:--

    Ride my bike down the hill to the beach and the pub
    I don’t need a lotta money cos I got a lotta love
    For the west coast country towns on the coast
    They’re the places I love the most yay
    If I lived in the city then I’d needa be rich
    Cos I don’t wanna live ten ks from the beach
    I’m not about rat race or fancy things
    Spend my whole life in traffic fuckin pull ya head in

    I’d rather drive four hours on the weekend
    Talking shit in the car with my friends
    Play a couple gigs and turn around and go home again
    Back to my town where I can breathe in

    Ride my bike down the hill to the beach and the pub
    I don’t need a lotta money cos I got a lotta love
    For the west coast country towns on the coast
    They’re the places I love the most okay
    If I lived in the city then I’d needa be rich
    Cos I don’t want neighbours caging me in
    Need a big backyard and a big garden
    Million bucks for a shoebox pull ya head in
    It’s good for some but not for me
    I prefer nature over concrete
    I like connection, community
    Seeing friendly faces on the street

    I’d rather drive four hours on the weekend
    Sinking tins in the car with my friends
    Play a couple gigs then turn around and go home again
    Back to my town where I can breathe in

    It’s not isolated when we’re all here together
    Everyone’s a mate every day is sunny weather
    It’s not for everyone but it sure is for me
    This little town where the sun sets over the sea

    I’d rather drive four hours on the weekend
    Singing songs in the car with my friends
    Play a couple gigs then turn around and go home again
    Back to my town where I am living my best life every day yay yay yay

  3. FIIDC-:--

    I dunno what you want me to say
    You been screaming in my ear
    I shouldn’t be here in the first place
    The road forked and now I’m unsure
    Which path to take
    I dont wanna go the wrong way
    What once was easy just now feels hard
    Would ya tell me if you’d had a change of heart
    If the winds of change blow it away
    What would remain?

    Fuck it I don’t care
    Fuck it I don’t care

    What a silly sally game we play
    As we dilly dally life away doing the same shit
    Was there something I missed
    A warning or a hint
    I took a hard hit, getting complacent
    Can’t ask for help, to be saved
    From being crushed from this weight
    I’m always finding out too late
    That when the shit hits the fan
    Everyone will look the other way

    Fuck it I don’t care
    Fuck it I don’t care
    Fuck it I don’t care
    Fuck it I don’t care

    Aneurysm train blood straight to my brain
    Wanna just blow away, never see you again
    I’m in pain when I see your face, this place
    Never can contain this rage, this hate
    This feeling that I’m out of place
    This chase, this hope that’s starting to fade
    This pain that stains, the knowledge that I’ll never change
    Knowing you will never change
    I went all in now you raise the stakes
    Prepare to get bit when you play with snakes
    No take backs, no double takes
    No mistakes, nobodys here to get paid
    I’ll miss it, what can I say (hey)
    If it’s gone then it’s gone then okay (hey)
    You can come back any old day
    Maybe things’ll go back to their old ways

    Fuck it I don’t care
    Fuck it I don’t care
    Fuck it I don’t care
    Fuck it I don’t care
    Fuck it I dont fuckin care

  4. iT’s NoT eVeN tHaT bAd-:--

    Navigating life is fuckin tough
    Relationships and bodies change
    And all that other stuff
    As if just getting through it all ain’t fuckin hard enough
    You give me shit I don’t need
    And you take way too much

    You’re causing me harm
    But when you close your eyes
    I bet ya don’t think twice
    But it eats me alive
    I’ll never get back
    What I’ve lost
    And you couldn’t give a fuck

    Respect my body
    Respect my boundaries
    Respect my privacy
    Respect ME
    Don’t break my trust
    Don’t take advantage of my naivety
    It’s fucked up to take my choice away
    And think we’re still friends the next day

    Sometimes saying sorry is not enough
    But now I’m the bad guy
    Yeah you think you’ve got it so fuckin rough
    What will people say if they start to talk
    She was asking for it
    Boys will be boys
    IT’S NOT EVEN THAT BAD

    You’re causing me harm
    And when you close your eyes
    I bet ya don’t think twice
    But it eats me alive
    I’ll never get back
    What I’ve lost
    And you couldn’t give a fuck

    FUCK YOU
    It’s a misunderstanding, it doesn’t sound true
    Attention grabbing, why should I believe you
    Overreacting, it’s not all about you
    You must really have a high opinion of yourself
    You were asking for it, it’s not even that bad
    That sorta thing happens all the time
    SO IT’S FINE
    He’s such a nice guy and everybody thinks you’re lying
    Quit your crying
    It’s not even that bad

  5. TUNE IN / ZONE OUT-:--

    I can’t say I always try
    Some days I’d rather just let pass by
    Do your best with you you’ve got
    Hope like fuck that it’s enough
    If it’s not well who’s the judge
    Is life a comp or just for fun

    Tune in zone out
    Pretend I know what ya talking about
    Breathe in space out
    Haven’t heard a word that’s come outta your mouth

    All these voices always telling me
    I’m not enough
    It won’t work just give up
    I don’t wanna believe it
    But it’s hard to escape
    When it lives in my brain every single day

    Tune in zone out
    Pretend I know what ya talking about
    Breathe in space out
    Haven’t heard a word that’s come outta your mouth

    Turn around
    Oh you always say that
    Come on
    You know we go way back
    Oh my god I can’t believe I said that
    That’s what you get
    When you tell me not to hold back
    Please just let me keep my thoughts in my head
    They always come out wrong
    When they’re forced to be said
    I’m not fucking perfect
    Show me someone who is
    We’re all bugs on this planet
    Just trying to live

    Tune in zone out
    Pretend I know what ya talking about
    Breathe in space out
    Haven’t heard a word that’s come outta your mouth
    Tune in zone out
    Pretend I know what ya talking about
    Breathe in space out
    Haven’t heard a word that’s come outta your mouth

  6. Bullying=shit-:--

    Bullying someone for being friends with someone is shit
    Bullying someone for the way they look is shit
    Bullying someone for liking things that they like is pretty shit mate
    Bullying someone for being true to themselves is fuckin shit
    Bullying someone for being bad at things is fucked
    Bullying someone for being good at things is also fucked
    Bullying someone for the way they talk is absolutely fucked man
    Bullying someone for fuckin anything makes you a flog

    Do better be better leave people the fuck alone

  7. We Definitely Do Not Sell Vapes-:--

    We definitely don’t sell vapes
    If you ask us at the merch stand
    We definitely do not sell vapes
    We don’t supplement our band income
    By selling yummy vapor for your lungs
    We don’t do it don’t ask us
    We don’t sell vapes
    To try offset our losses
    We didn’t bulk buy vapes by the boxes
    We get paid enough from streams
    Don’t come to us for your nicotine no

    Everyone knows musos are super rich
    Don’t see us to buy your tin man’s dick
    Big band money it’s super sick
    Not for sale peach ice cancer stick
    Arrrrgh
    We don’t sell vapes
    We don’t sell em okay

    We definitely don’t sell vapes
    If you ask us at the merch stand
    We definitely do not sell vapes
    We don’t supplement our band income by
    Selling yummy vapor for your lungs
    Selling yummy vapor for your lungs
    We don’t sell vapes we don’t sell vapes
    Ask us! We don’t sell em

    Everyone knows musos are super rich
    Don’t see us to buy your tin man’s dick
    Big band money it’s super sick
    Not for sale peach ice cancer stick
    We don’t have a clever transport system
    Don’t have a spare guitar case just for vapes
    Vapes are NOT our number one seller
    Wanna buy a vape I’m not your fella

    We don’t sell vapes!
    We don’t sell vapes!
    We don’t sell yummy fruity delicious vapes NO!

    Everyone knows musos are super rich
    Don’t see us to buy your tin man’s dick
    Big band money it’s fuckin sick
    Not for sale peach ice cancer stick
    ARGHHHHHHH
    We don’t sell vapes
    We don’t sell em okay

  8. Out of the Shadows-:--

    Aaah stop
    Alright start again
    I feel the beating of my heart again
    Unmedicated joy is on the cards again
    You pulled the blinds and let the sunshine warm my skin
    And it feels so good to be
    Over the line
    A better state of mind
    My brain is on my side
    It’s been a little while
    It’s been a little while

    Out of the shadows and into the light
    I forgot that the sun could shine so bright I
    No longer feel the need to fight and I
    Just know it’ll be alright cos
    Even the air tastes fresher
    Weightless, free from all the pressure
    I put on myself, on my shoulders
    It only gets warmer after it’s been colder

    Another day done and another year older
    It always warmer after it’s been colder

    Nothing can slow me down
    Nothing can hold me back
    I’m on the upward climb
    I’m on the right track
    Nothing can slow me down
    Nothing can hold me back
    I’m on the upward climb
    I’m on the right track
    Nothing can slow me down
    Nothing can hold me back

    Out of the shadows and into the light
    I forgot that the sun could shine so bright I
    No longer feel the need to fight and I
    Just know it’ll be alright cos
    Even the air tastes fresher
    Weightless, free from all the pressure
    I put on myself, on my shoulders
    It only gets warmer after it’s been colder

    When I stop I find it really hard to start again
    To feel the beating of my heart again
    To not wanna disappear from my family and friends
    But I get out of bed time and again
    And it feels so good to be over the line
    You’re always on my side
    Make it a bright one
    Aint no bad days
    In the sunshine
    I’m feeling inspired
    It’s been a little while

    I know it aint much, but let me tell you this
    Be it the season or my state of mind
    This change is bliss
    I can feel my toes and my problems defrosting
    Sleeping soundly no turning or tossin
    Ain’t it weird when you start looking after yourself
    Start feeling like the epitome of health
    Nothing can slow me down
    Nothing can hold me back
    I’m on the upward climb
    I’m on the right track
    Nothing can slow me down
    Nothing can hold me back
    I’m on the upward climb
    I’m on the right track
    Nothing can slow me down
    Nothing can hold me back
    I’m on the upward climb
    I’m on the right track
    I’m on the right track
    I’m on the right track
    I’m on the right track
    Fuck

  9. Fuck Sixt-:--

    On the autobahn
    Its 3am
    Played a hell fun gig (woo!)
    And now we’re driving back to the airport
    Got a fucking flat (fuck!)
    No fucking spare (what?!)
    Missed the fucking flight (fuck me!)
    Ahh who bloody cares (she’ll be right mate)
    Rebooking flights
    London flights are full
    Birmingham instead
    Lost Erica’s clothes and half the merch
    And the fuckin kick pedals gone again
    FUCK
    Two hundred pound taxi
    Living off one hours sleep
    At least this day cant get any worse (we’ll see)
    Two hundred pound taxi
    Living off one hours sleep
    Surely this fucking day can not get any worse

    Fast forward a coupla days
    Got our bags back, did some washing (yay!)
    (Oops) wrecked my passport
    Need a fucking new one
    Trek back down to London
    Thousand bucks on trains
    Zigzagging the UK (ugh!)
    Not missing shows no way (nope!)
    Passports sorted
    Everything’s good (phew)
    I’m going down to the pub (YAY)

    No cash in my account (WHAT?)
    Sixt charged my card (WHAT THE FUCK?)
    Six fucking grand (WHAT?!)
    Six fucking grand (FUCK!!)
    SIX FUCKING THOUSAND FUCKING DOLLARS FOR A FLAT TYRE WE HAD FULL INSURANCE FOR
    WHICH MADE US MISS OUR FLIGHT YOU DIRTY RENTAL CUNTS

    on hold to sixt (dogs!)
    phone gets disconnected (argh)
    on hold again (fuck me!)
    This time Telstra cuts me off (fuck)
    3 years on hold i finally get through
    But now guess what (what?!)
    Ich spreche kein Deutsch
    Arghhhhhhhhhhhh

  10. North West Coastal Highway-:--

    Stop for a piss on the side of the road
    Had a couple beers time to lighten the load
    Out in the desert not a tree in sight
    But I don’t give a fuck I don’t really mind
    The gascoyne sun’s burning bloody hot
    Nobody around I pop a little squat
    Got the ute as a shield I start to break the seal
    Yeah everything’s going my way!
    BUT I FORGOT
    KEN’S THE FUNNIEST MAN ALIVE HE GOES
    OI WATCH THIS ERICA
    PUTS THE UTE INTO DRIVE
    So I’m squattin and I’m pissin
    And I’m watchin and I’m wishin
    That the ute didn’t just drive away
    But I’m laughing cos it’s funny
    It’s just me and my bare bum here out
    Whizzin on the shoulder of the highway
    Then a horn blasts as a car drives past
    Gaping and gawking at my bare arse
    Oh fuckin fuck
    Faaaaaaaaaark

    I mooned an old lady
    On the north west coastal highway
    Pissed all over my own pants
    Tryin to run away
    I mooned an old lady
    On the north west coastal highway
    Pissed all over myself
    Fuck yeah

    I mooned an old lady
    On the north west coastal highway
    Pissed all over my own pants
    Tryin to run away
    I mooned an old lady
    On the north west coastal highway
    Pissed all over myself
    Fuck yeah

  11. Whirlpool Waltz-:--

    Washing’s done
    Time to hang it out
    Don’t forget about it, go to the pub
    You lazy fuck
    You do this every time
    You do this every time
    You put it on, just hang it out
    You put it on, just hang it out
    Don’t forget about it and go down to the pub
    You put it on, just hang it out
    You put it on, just hang it out

    You put it on, just hang it out
    You put it on, just hang it out
    Don’t forget about it and go down to the pub
    You put it on, just hang it out
    You put it on, just hang it out
    Don’t forget about it and go down to the pub
    Or you’ll put on the TV, start mowing the lawn
    Or you’ll start fuckin baking and cook up a storm
    But you’ll forget the laundry
    A tale old as time
    Yeah you forget the laundry
    Every fuckin time

    You put it on just hang it out
    You put it on just hang it out
    It wont take that long
    No it won’t take that long
    You put it on just hang it out
    You put it on just hang it out
    Don’t pretend you can’t hear
    The washing machines song
    Leave the washing in the machine
    Dance this little dance again with me
    Tomorrow

‘Pest From The West’, a loud, honest and unapologetically regional punk record that captures life growing up in a coastal country town and throwing yourself at the world.
Written in Geraldton (Jambinu, Southern Yamatji Land), the album leans into everything that defines the band; humour, chaos, community and sharp social commentary. Across the record RATSALAD balance tongue-in-cheek storytelling with more personal moments, taking aim at everything from the absurdity of modern housing prices to identity, belonging and growing up outside the spotlight of major cities.

Built on fast, melodic songwriting and high-energy delivery, ‘Pest From The West’ is designed for sweaty rooms and festival stages, reflecting the band’s rise through relentless touring, sold out shows and headline festival appearances including Nannup Music Festival and Kalbarri Open Air.

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