Youth Against Fascism
Sonic Youth Lyrics
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Another stomach turns
Yeah your ghetto burns
It's the song I hate
It's the song I hate
You got a stupid man
You got a Ku Klux Klan
Your fuckin' battle plan
It's the song I hate
It's the song I hate
A sieg heil-in' squirt
You're an impotent jerk
Yeah a fascist twerp
It's the song I hate
It's the song I hate
Black robe and swill
I believe Anita Hill
The judge will rot in hell
It's the song I hate
It's the song I hate
Yeah a cross on fire
By a Christian liar
A black attack and fire
It's the song I hate
It's the song I hate
Yeah the president sucks
He's a war pig fuck
His shit is out of luck
It's the song I hate
It's the song I hate
Another Nazi attack
Skinhead is cracked
My blood is black
It's the song I hate
It's the song I hate
We're banging pots and pans
To make you understand
We gonna bury you man
It's the song I hate
It's the song I hate
I'm a human wreck
Redneck in check
I killed the teacher's pet
It's the song I hate
It's the song I hate
It's the song I hate
It's the song I hate
It's the song I hate
It's the song I hate
It's the song I hate
It's the song I hate
It's the song I hate
It's the song I hate
It's the song I hate
It's the song I hate
The lyrics of Sonic Youth's "Youth Against Fascism" are a vehement attack on various forms of oppression and political bigotry that pervaded American society in the 1990s. The song starts with the singer's disgust at the state of the ghetto, which is yet another failing system under the control of oppressors. The singer then moves on to criticizing the Ku Klux Klan and their battle plan, highlighting the absurdity of their ideology.
Next, the singer dismisses a fascist's sexual prowess, which they consider nonexistent in comparison to their tyrannical beliefs. The song then moves towards political commentary, referencing Anita Hill and the judge who was accused of sexual harassment by her, whose punishment the singer thinks will be in hell. The singer then scoffs at the Christian hypocrites who hold torches and crosses and attack black people.
The song then takes a shot at the US President (at the time, George H. W. Bush) for his failings and war-mongering. The lyrics then circle back to the theme of fascism, with the singer condemning skinheads and Nazis, and their violent tactics. The song ends with a call to action, with the singer stating that they will do whatever it takes to fight fascism and oppression.
Overall, "Youth Against Fascism" is a powerful and gutsy attack on various forms of oppression and political bigotry that were rampant in the 1990s. The song highlights Sonic Youth's commitment to social justice, and their willingness to use their music to raise awareness and inspire action.
Line by Line Meaning
Another can of worms
More problems arise
Another stomach turns
People are sickened by what's happening
Yeah your ghetto burns
The oppression is causing destruction and chaos
It's the song I hate
The message being promoted is terrible
You got a stupid man
The leader is unintelligent
You got a Ku Klux Klan
There are racists supporting this leader
Your fuckin' battle plan
The strategy being used is terrible
A sieg heil-in' squirt
A person giving a Nazi salute is insignificant
You're an impotent jerk
You have no real power and are a despicable person
Yeah a fascist twerp
You are an insignificant person who supports terrible beliefs
Black robe and swill
The legal system is corrupt
I believe Anita Hill
I support victims of sexual assault and harassment
The judge will rot in hell
The judge who ruled against Anita Hill will face consequences for his actions
Yeah a cross on fire
The KKK is promoting hatred and violence
By a Christian liar
Someone who claims to follow Christianity is also promoting hatred and violence
A black attack and fire
Black people are being targeted with violence
Yeah the president sucks
The current president is terrible
He's a war pig fuck
The president is promoting and supporting harmful warfare
His shit is out of luck
The president's plans will fail
Another Nazi attack
More violence and hatred from Nazis
Skinhead is cracked
The violent beliefs of skinheads have flaws and contradictions
My blood is black
I am in pain and suffering due to the violence and oppression
We're banging pots and pans
We are making noise to protest and fight back
To make you understand
To educate others on the importance of fighting against oppression
We gonna bury you man
We will overpower and defeat those promoting oppression
I'm a human wreck
I am suffering due to the violence and oppression
Redneck in check
I do not support the harmful beliefs associated with being a redneck
I killed the teacher's pet
I reject and resist the social norms and expectations being pushed upon me
It's the song I hate
The message being promoted is terrible
It's the song I hate
The message being promoted is terrible
It's the song I hate
The message being promoted is terrible
It's the song I hate
The message being promoted is terrible
It's the song I hate
The message being promoted is terrible
It's the song I hate
The message being promoted is terrible
It's the song I hate
The message being promoted is terrible
It's the song I hate
The message being promoted is terrible
It's the song I hate
The message being promoted is terrible
It's the song I hate
The message being promoted is terrible
It's the song I hate
The message being promoted is terrible
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: KIM GORDON, LEE M. RANALDO, STEVEN JAY SHELLEY, THURSTON JOSEPH MOORE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jays4210
Sonic Youth's music has aged so well.
@cactaceous
Thurston, Kim, Lee and Steve are still making great music to this day which is very refreshing. They’ve given us 40 years of sonic bliss.
@nathanisaksson
Indeed it has!
@eliotttttt
Yeah it has!
@tigerboy1966
Music yes, lyrics no.
@nathanisaksson
@@tigerboy1966 How not? This song expresses the same concerns as today. today...
@69teeth
songs like this make me proud to be named after thurston moore
@MrMariomag
Nice name
@mikehughes2183
Also a nice name too! :o)
@69teeth
@@mikehughes2183 my middle name is lee, like lee ranaldo! my parents were huge fans of sonic youth, lol