Originally formed as a jazz fusion ensemble under the name Mind Power, Bad Brains developed a very fast and intense punk rock sound which came to be labeled "hardcore", and was often played faster and more emphatically than many of their peers. The unique factor of the band's music was the fact that they played more complex rhythms than other hardcore punk bands, also adapting diverse guitar styles into their songs.
Bad Brains have released nine studio albums (one of which is entirely composed of instrumental versions of their early material). The band broke up and reformed several times over the years, sometimes with different singers or drummers. Since 1994, the "classic" lineup of singer H.R. (Human Rights), guitarist Dr. Know, bassist Darryl Jenifer, and drummer Earl Hudson has reunited, albeit performing sporadically.
Discography:
• Bad Brains (1982)
• Rock for Light (1983)
• I Against I (1986)
• Quickness (1989)
• Rise (1993)
• God of Love (1995)
• I & I Survived (2002)
• Build a Nation (2007)
• Into the Future (2012)
• Mind Power (TBA)
Supertouch/Shitfit
Bad Brains Lyrics
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They just don't realize it's just my simple way to get down
I've got that supertouch
Chances are I've got too much
I've come to let you see
That you also can be free
The stinkin' troopers them, they think that we are fooling around
We have had about enough
Now we're gonna get real tough
It happens everyday,
That's why we got P.M.A. (Positive Mental Attitudes)
We got - You got - You got
We got - We got - You got - You got
We can see most everything
We've got that supertouch
We can see most everything
We've got that supertouch
Shitfit
(People just pretending, that's a let down
Undercover lover, that's my heart now
Struggle just in living, that's the realm of
Accept me as I'm not, and that's a shitfit
My best ain't good enough for you
My test is what you gonna do
Ain't no any kind of way
Love was lost in yesterday
Now we've felt this, so you'll get yours now
Everybody's living and nobody's giving
And nobody gives a damn
You must understand me, the end is surely coming
Prepare for the final plan
People just pretending, that's a let down
Undercover lover, that's my heart now
Struggle just in living, that's the realm of
Accept me as I'm not, and that's a shitfit)
The song "Supertouch/Shitfit" by Bad Brains is a reflection of the band's own experiences as a black punk band during the 1980s in the United States. The first part of the song, "Supertouch," suggests that some people view the band members as unusual or funny for their choice of music and style. However, the band is not concerned with conforming to mainstream norms and is only interested in expressing themselves in their own authentic way. The chorus of the song emphasizes that the band has a unique perception of the world, represented by their "supertouch," and encourages the listeners to embrace their own unique perspective and attain personal freedom.
The second part of the song, "Shitfit," is a commentary on societal pressure to conform and the struggle to maintain an authentic identity. The lyrics express the frustration of feeling undervalued or misunderstood by others, especially when they don't appreciate the efforts poured into something. The verses of the song reveal the disappointment in how society lacks empathy or generosity to understand someone who is different, and how people often settle for living a life in pretense, which ultimately leads to regrets. Meanwhile, the addition of hardcore punk instrumentals and vocals reflects the band's anger and resistance toward such circumstances.
Line by Line Meaning
Some people look at me and talk about me like a clown
People judge me unfairly based on my appearance and behavior without understanding my true intentions.
They just don't realize it's just my simple way to get down
They fail to recognize that I'm just expressing myself in my own unique way.
I've got that supertouch
I possess a heightened sense of awareness and intuition.
Chances are I've got too much
I may be overwhelmed by my sensitivity to the world around me.
I've come to let you see
I want to share this gift with others.
That you also can be free
You too can unlock your own potential and live without inhibition.
It seems like everytime we all try to go underground
Whenever we attempt to do something unconventional, something secretive or hidden
The stinkin' troopers them, they think that we are fooling around
Those in power regard us with suspicion and belittle our efforts to rebel.
We have had about enough
We've reached our limit and cannot tolerate this oppression any longer.
Now we're gonna get real tough
We're going to become more militant and assertive in our resistance.
It happens everyday,
This kind of conflict is a regular occurrence,
That's why we got P.M.A. (Positive Mental Attitudes)
Our positive outlook and mindset will help us overcome adversity.
We got - You got - You got
We possess certain qualities and capabilities, as do you.
We got - We got - You got - You got
Together, we have the power to effect change.
We can see most everything
We've got that supertouch
We can see most everything
We've got that supertouch
Our heightened awareness and perception allow us to understand the world in a unique and insightful way.
Shitfit
This next part of the song is called Shitfit.
(People just pretending, that's a let down
Undercover lover, that's my heart now
Struggle just in living, that's the realm of
Accept me as I'm not, and that's a shitfit
People who are phony or insincere are disappointing; being true to oneself can be a difficult but necessary struggle; it's frustrating when others don't accept us as we are.
My best ain't good enough for you
Despite my efforts, I failed to meet your expectations.
My test is what you gonna do
I'm wondering if you're going to challenge me or my abilities.
Ain't no any kind of way
Love was lost in yesterday
There's no possible reconciliation, since any love or affection we had is long gone.
Now we've felt this, so you'll get yours now
We've experienced the pain and frustration, so now it's your turn to suffer for your misdeeds.
Everybody's living and nobody's giving
And nobody gives a damn
People are too preoccupied with their own lives to care about anyone else.
You must understand me, the end is surely coming
You need to realize that our relationship or situation is destined to end.
Prepare for the final plan
Get ready for the inevitable conclusion and move on.
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Written by: DARRYL AARON JENIFER, GARY W MILLER
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Karma
lyrics
some people look at me and talk about me like a clown
they just don't realize it's just my simple way to get down
i've got that supertouch, chances are i've got too much
i've come to let you see, that you also can be free
it seems that every time we all try to go underground
the stinking troopers them they think that we are fooling around
we have had about enough, now we're gonna get real tough
it happens everyday, that's why we got p.m.a
we have had about enough, now we're gonna get real tough
it happens everyday, we got supertouch
undercover lover, that's my heart now
struggle just in living, that's the realm of
accept me as i'm not, and that's a shitfit
my best, ain't good enough for you
my test, is what you gonna do
ain't no, any kind of way
love was, lost in yesterday
now we've, felt this
so you'll, get yours now
everybody's living
and nobody's giving
and nobody gives a damn
you must understand me
the end is surely coming
prepare for the final plan
people just pretending, that's a let down
undercover lover, that's my heart now
struggle just in living, that's the realm of
accept me as i'm not, and that's a shitfit
Eazau
Triple six, five, forked tongue
Subatomic penetration rapid fire through your skull
How I shot it on one taking it back to the days of trying to lose control
Swerving in a blaze of fire, raging through my bones
Oh shit I'm feeling it Takyon
Hell yeah, fuck yeah, I feel like killing it Takyon
Alright that's tight, what its like to experience Takyon
Out of the blue, in through the back
Door coming through like fuck what was that
Man I don't know, but it made me feel so heated
How we creep without showing you jack
Shit from below, give a shit if you know
'cause even if you did, you'd keep coming back
Back for more, need it man you're addicted to the heat
We make beats catch
Beat it til it bleeds to death, each track
Like EPMD snappin' necks as we tap energy
From everything on and off the map
Oh shit I'm feeling it Takyon
Hell yeah, fuck yeah I feel like killing it Takyon
Alright that's tight what its like to experience Takyon
Takyon, shot down your throat like a keg of beer
Choke on the smoke we in and exhale 'til the whole chamber is clear
Haters act so fucking weird
Try to stain this atmosphere
But they can't 'cause its way too sheer
How to make a hater disappear
Take shit where it ain't never been
Fuck what you thought could not comprehend
This shit if I fisted your brain with it
10-9-8-7-triple 6-5-forked tongue
Criminal level crunk lightning storm
Get out the way or get up torn
Ain't a picture big enough to fit
What we dig up from the core
Of all that they forgot ever was
Militant march of this war
Takyon taking them down
All we see is blood
Takyon turning them out
How to trick out and freak that buzz
Oh shit I'm feeling it Takyon
Hell yeah, fuck yeah I feel like killing it Takyon
Alright that's tight what its like to experience Takyon
Lunar eclipse forcing you to trip
Off the moonlit fire we spray
Cryonic haunted bullets hollow tipped with toxic waste
So here's the deal, if you don't feel ill
Don't want it nowhere near my zone
That shit is dead, can't nobody get
With that shit gets dial toned
Takyon bitch slappin pussy clots and clones
Takyon settin' off uni bombs inside your dome
Oh shit I'm feeling it Takyon
Hell yeah, fuck yeah I feel like killing it Takyon
Alright that's tight what its like to experience Takyon
vinny garaventa
i got this on vinyl. so sick. best dollar ever spent at a garage sale.
testnumberone1
That's what I call a breakdown. Need more of that shit.
Alpha Lax
The proper meaning of a breakdown
William Taylor
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Ernesto 93
Awsome ! BB still rocks 30 years after the release !
classicrock7530
one of the best albums ever!!!
micksterminator3
Just got this on vinyl. Whole album sounds a lot better at -6 pitch. A favorite from my youth!
Ernesto 93
That riff @1:00 ! OMG so awsome. Actually Megadeth replicated that same riff note for note for "Mechanix"
Paul Phoenix
oh shit, i don't know that megadeth song but Ive always thought that that riff reeks of Megadeth thrash glory
ButttOut
I love that riff, it's an old one too- it's basically the same progression as the opening to movement III in Lizst's Via Crucis lmao, awesome riffs show up in the weirdest places