2. Skate/Party Hardcore from North Yorkshire, UK - whole record probably coming out free soon. www.myspace.com/blankstareuk
SUICIDE
Blank Stare Lyrics
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think its dirty hard raunchy, but its tame.
punk rock princess is all dolled up.
dressed in pink and leopard print.
it always has been.
these stupid has-beens.
can't fathom that they could be.
on an album cover or on the stage.
just handing over identity to those they should replace.
this new punk iconography is bullshit.
its pornography.
there's no empowerment.
there's no restitution.
because you want to get fucked.
or do you want to get fucked up?
because you want to get fucked.
or do you want to get fucked up?
but now you're just fucked.
The lyrics to Blank Stares' song Suicide address the idea of punk rock culture and the way it is perceived by outsiders. The first line calls out the way some people view punk rock lyrics as dirty and raunchy, while in reality they may be quite tame. The second line describes a punk rock princess who is dressed up in a distinctly punk rock fashion of pink and leopard print.
The next lines criticize those who have been in punk rock for a long time and those who aspire to be like them. The lyrics make the point that these people may have lost their passion and drive, and are simply handing over their identity to those who should replace them. The "new punk iconography" that is referenced in the following lines is labeled as "bullshit" and "pornography," with the singer stating that there is no empowerment or restitution in it.
The final lines ask if the desire is to get "fucked" or get "fucked up," before concluding that the person is simply "fucked." The overall message of the song seems to be a criticism of the way some people perceive punk rock culture, as well as a call to live authentically and not simply follow trends or other people's expectations.
Line by Line Meaning
boys jerk cum out on the page.
Teenage boys ejaculate onto magazines, finding it titillating and transgressive, but it is actually rooted in societal norms.
think its dirty hard raunchy, but its tame.
They believe this behavior is extreme and offensive, but it actually reinforces traditional values.
punk rock princess is all dolled up.
A woman who identifies with punk rock culture is dressed in traditionally feminine clothing.
dressed in pink and leopard print.
She is wearing contrasting styles that are not conventionally associated with punk rock fashion.
it always has been.
This dynamic is not new.
these stupid has-beens.
Older punk rock figures who have lost their relevance and are clinging to former glory.
maybe they're just would-bes.
Perhaps they were never really punk, but are trying to claim it now.
can't fathom that they could be.
The artist does not understand how these figures are still seen as icons.
on an album cover or on the stage.
Despite their lack of authenticity, these individuals are still marketed as the face of punk rock culture.
just handing over identity to those they should replace.
By continuing to venerate outdated punk rock icons, a new generation of artists and fans are denied the opportunity to shape their own culture.
this new punk iconography is bullshit.
The singer rejects the myth of punk rock culture perpetuated by these outdated figures.
its pornography.
The commodification and fetishization of punk rock culture is akin to pornographic objectification.
there's no empowerment.
Rather than empowering people to create their own culture, punk rock iconography reinforces traditional norms and values.
there's no restitution.
Punk rock culture is not giving back to the communities or individuals it claims to represent.
because you want to get fucked.
People are drawn to punk rock culture because they want to rebel against societal norms and expectations.
or do you want to get fucked up?
They may also be seeking escape through drug or alcohol abuse.
but now you're just fucked.
Ultimately, punk rock culture can be disillusioning and damaging to those who partake in it without critical reflection.
Contributed by Wyatt S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.