Created in 1973 by two former members of Greasy Bear -- Chris "C.P." Lee and Bruce Mitchell (drums), with Les Prior (vocals), Jimmy Hibbert (vocals, bass), Bob Harding (vocals, guitar, bass), Simon White (steel guitar, guitar), Tony Bowers (bass, guitar) and Ray "Mighty Mongo" Hughes (second drummer). The group mercilessly parodied the major rock names of the 70s - "Anadin" was a reworking of Lou Reed's "Heroin" / "Sweet Jane". As with many comedy ensembles, the Albertos belied their comic aspirations by their exemplary musicianship, but by the time it came to committing to record their finely honed act, the artists they had pilloried had ceased to be valid targets and the album flopped.
Their concept gave birth to "Snuff Rock". The play's run was punctuated by the comic disc jockey role of Les Prior. The accompanying EP, "Snuff Rock", released on Stiff Records, poked fun at the punk rock phenomenon, targeting the Sex Pistols ("Gobbing On Life"), The Damned ("Kill") and The Clash ("Snuffin' Like That") as well as a myriad of reggae bands in "Snuffin' In A Babylon". For once, the Albertos' act was successfully transferred to vinyl. They hit the UK Top 50 with the Status Quo spoof, "Heads Down No Nonsense Mindless Boogie" in 1978. Les Prior died in January 1980 from leukemia, which left a large gap in the group.
Kill
Alberto Y Lost Trios Paranoias Lyrics
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I'm gonna kill me mum and then pull out me hair
I'm fed up with the dole and the human race
Gonna cut me liver out and shove it in your face.
Kill! Kill!
I don't like animals or lifting heavy weights
Gonna steal a motor car and smash it all to pieces
Gonna cut me liver out and pin it on your braces.
Kill! Kill!
I'm not pathetic, I'm lazy and rude
I'm boring and I'm stupid and I'm vicious and crude
I get thrown out of pubs and stuff for pissing on the floor
Gonna cut me liver out and nail it on your door.
Kill! Kill!
Alberto Y Lost Trios Paranoias's song Kill is a controversial and disturbing piece that appears to be a satirical commentary on the disillusionment and nihilism of certain segments of society. The lyrics are brutal and raw, with the singer exhibiting a complete and utter disregard for human life and a desire for violence and destruction. The first stanza sets the tone for the rest of the song, with the singer stating that they do not care about anything or anyone and that they intend to kill their mother and mutilate themselves.
The second stanza takes a darker turn, with the singer expressing their disdain for both animals and humans. They profess their intention to harm their friends and destroy property, culminating in the disturbing statement that they want to "cut me liver out and pin it on your braces." The final stanza delves further into the singer's depravity, with them proclaiming their own vices while simultaneously demonizing others.
Overall, the song appears to be a scathing indictment of societal decay and the sense of hopelessness that can arise from it. While the lyrics may be disturbing, they offer a glimpse into the psyche of someone who has lost all sense of morality and empathy.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't give a damn I don't fucking care
I am indifferent and apathetic towards everything.
I'm gonna kill me mum and then pull out me hair
I am so frustrated that I want to harm my own mother and inflict pain on myself.
I'm fed up with the dole and the human race
I am tired of being unemployed and disappointed in humanity as a whole.
Gonna cut me liver out and shove it in your face.
I plan on mutilating myself and then displaying it to others in a violent manner.
I don't like animals or lifting heavy weights
I have a disregard for both animals and physical exertion.
Gonna shoot me fingers off and carve up all me mates
I am considering harming myself and those close to me in a violent manner.
Gonna steal a motor car and smash it all to pieces
I intend on committing an act of vandalism by stealing and destroying a car.
Gonna cut me liver out and pin it on your braces.
I plan on mutilating myself and then displaying it to others in a violent manner.
I'm not pathetic, I'm lazy and rude
I am not pitiful, I am intentionally unmotivated and disrespectful.
I'm boring and I'm stupid and I'm vicious and crude
I am dull-witted and aggressive with no redeeming qualities.
I get thrown out of pubs and stuff for pissing on the floor
I have been ejected from public places for inappropriate and disrespectful behavior.
Gonna cut me liver out and nail it on your door.
I plan on mutilating myself and then displaying it to others in a violent manner.
Kill! Kill!
These violent actions and thoughts are the only thing that brings me pleasure.
Contributed by Max O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ianwhitelaw3066
Music the way it should be.😁😁😁
@waywardanarchist
..aint been thrown out of a pub for pissing on the floor in ages..lol!!
@antstead2329
The best punk pastiche as best as it ever came.
@ianwhitelaw3066
Pure class ❤❤❤❤
@LauraSquirrel
Heard this on a Chaos UK record ages ago and had no idea that this was a cover until today.
@82outlaws
Me too*. Awesome tune
@genki2genki
Heard this and had no idea it was a send up but I was a wee lad then.
@lawrencescott2824
Rezillos and the Residents are GO
@howardatkins6706
......a great spoof band of their time.
@belowthedot8903
This sounds like the damned with Johnny rotten on vocals. Also I love how the drums are mixed...they don't sound that noticeable but you can still hear the power of them