Bloodhound Gang is a satirical American alternative rock band from Collegev… Read Full Bio ↴Bloodhound Gang is a satirical American alternative rock band from Collegeville, Pennsylvania, United States, mixing a punk rock sound with hip-hop and electropop. The group formed in 1988, and they originally traveled all over Pennsylvania, with frontman Jimmy Pop having a strong 'Philly accent'. With a penchant for off-color jokes and a taste ranging from toilet humor to observational comedy, they're ironically named after the kid-detective ring on an 80s PBS kids show.

Their 1995 first official studio album, Use Your Fingers, broke them into the mainstream. They have toured constantly. The band is perhaps now best known for their 1999 dance music satire "The Bad Touch" (a top 40 hit in multiple nations such as Australia, Norway, Sweden, and more) and their 2005 pop punk / power pop track "Foxtrot Uniform Charlie Kilo" (also a European hit), along with their 1996 breakthrough song "Fire Water Burn".

Their fifth and final studio album, Hard-Off, was released on December 18, 2015 via bandleader Jimmy Pop's label Jimmy Franks Recording Company.

In an interview with the German site Promiflash at the end of 2017, Bass player Jared Hennegan stated that the band had broken up in 2013 after the Ukraine and Russia incidents. In July 2023, Jimmy Pop said that he was still working on making Bloodhound Gang music and that the band has not broken up.

Right Turn Clyde
Bloodhound Gang Lyrics

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Times New Roman you know the type
Calling me Public Enemy but don't believe the hype
Tough guy like the one in "Star 80" want to bait me
Hook line sinker now your lady want to date me
Gave your girl a little wink so you make a big stink
Shoulder's got a chip so you flip like a Tiddlywink
Know what I think? I think you might be Darwin's missing link
Get all bent out of shape when the heat is on just like a Shrinky Dink

Bet I can take a hint better than I can take a hit
Completely incompatible though I'm a pussy and you're a dick
How can you hold a grudge when you can't even hold a job?
Should have known butter but you're not corn on the cob
I choose to use a song for a weapon not a sword struck a chord
If I wanted to see stars I'll watch the "Academy Awards"
That's why I ran like a Flock Of Seagulls why make-up like Mary Kay?
You must've given up on hair plugs ‘cause now you're going toupee

All in all you're just another dick with no balls
All in all you're just another dick with no balls

Mama said talk this out and resolve
Don't want to be involved so gimme a call when you evolve
Doggy paddle to the shallow end of the gene pool
Half with it half wit half finished high school
Give you a piece of my mind but I know you want it splattered
Heard you like your women like you like your shrimp you like ‘em battered
Wife beater perfectly fitting apparel
Where's your brother Daryl? Where's your other brother Daryl?
Givin' me that Macho Man Randy Savage stare
Want to snap into a Slim Jim break my limbs but do I care?
No sorry I'm a lover not a fighter commit your crime
I'll be glad to do your girlfriend I'll be glad that you do time
Here's the deal I cop a feel you cop a plea but get the maximum
Now we both got records but the difference is mine's platinum
Definitely showed this yellow bellied wimp limp in your cell now though alone
When you're choking your chicken your chick will be choking on this chicken's bone

All in all you're just another dick with no balls
All in all you're just another dick with no balls

Right turn Clyde
Right turn Clyde

Right turn Clyde
Right turn Clyde

Overall Meaning

In "Right Turn Clyde," the Bloodhound Gang addresses an unnamed and unspecified target who is being confrontational and aggressive towards them. The lyrics suggest that the target may be jealous of the attention the Bloodhound Gang is receiving, particularly from women. They also imply that the target is not particularly intelligent or successful, and that they resort to violence or threats when they feel insecure. Despite the target's aggression, the Bloodhound Gang takes a more relaxed and humorous approach, mocking their adversary's behavior and expressing their disinterest in engaging further.

Additionally, the song references various pop culture figures and idioms, including the font Times New Roman, the movie "Star 80," Tiddlywinks, Darwin's theory of evolution, Shrinky Dinks, and the TV show "Newhart" (which featured characters named Darryl and Darryl). The lyrics also make use of wordplay and rhyming couplets to create a catchy and memorable melody.

Overall, "Right Turn Clyde" is a tongue-in-cheek anthem of defiance and self-assurance, encouraging listeners to stand up for themselves without taking things too seriously or resorting to violence.

Line by Line Meaning

Times New Roman you know the type
Referring to people who conform to society's norms and standards, you're calling me Public Enemy like the media but don't trust them

Calling me Public Enemy but don't believe the hype
Referring to people who conform to society's norms and standards, you're calling me Public Enemy like the media but don't trust them

Tough guy like the one in "Star 80" want to bait me
You're trying to provoke me like the tough guy from the movie "Star 80"

Hook line sinker now your lady want to date me
You fell for it easily and now your girl is interested in me

Gave your girl a little wink so you make a big stink
I gave your girl a wink and now you're overreacting

Shoulder's got a chip so you flip like a Tiddlywink
You have a chip on your shoulder and you get angry easily

Know what I think? I think you might be Darwin's missing link
I think you might be the link that Charles Darwin is missing in his theory of evolution

Get all bent out of shape when the heat is on just like a Shrinky Dink
You get easily agitated when under pressure, just like a Shrinky Dink toy

Bet I can take a hint better than I can take a hit
I can understand a subtle suggestion much better than I can handle physical harm

Completely incompatible though I'm a pussy and you're a dick
Even though we're completely different and don't get along, I'm the coward and you're the jerk

How can you hold a grudge when you can't even hold a job?
How can you hold a grudge against me when you can't even keep a steady job?

Should have known butter but you're not corn on the cob
You should have realized that butter doesn't stick to you, as you're not a corn cob

I choose to use a song for a weapon not a sword struck a chord
Instead of using a physical weapon like a sword, I choose to use a song that resonates with people

If I wanted to see stars I'll watch the "Academy Awards"
If I wanted to see famous people and celebrities, I'll watch the "Academy Awards" instead of fighting with you

That's why I ran like a Flock Of Seagulls why make-up like Mary Kay?
That's why I ran away from you like the band Flock of Seagulls, so why bother wearing makeup like Mary Kay?

You must've given up on hair plugs ‘cause now you're going toupee
You seems to have abandon the idea of hair transplant and moved to wearing a toupee

All in all you're just another dick with no balls
You're just a coward without any courage

Mama said talk this out and resolve
My mother told me to have a conversation and come to a solution

Don't want to be involved so gimme a call when you evolve
I don't want to be part of this, so call me when you've improved or become a better person

Doggy paddle to the shallow end of the gene pool
You're too basic or mediocre to be part of the gene pool

Half with it half wit half finished high school
You're only partly smart and your IQ level is moderate, you couldn't even finish high school

Give you a piece of my mind but I know you want it splattered
I could give you a part of my opinion, but I know that you're seeking a violent reaction

Heard you like your women like you like your shrimp you like ‘em battered
I heard that you prefer women who are treated badly and battered similar to battered Fried Shrimp

Wife beater perfectly fitting apparel
Your clothing style indicates that you are likely to be a domestic abuser

Where's your brother Daryl? Where's your other brother Daryl?
Referencing a TV sitcom “Newhart” which has two characters with the same name Daryl to mock you in a humorous way

Givin' me that Macho Man Randy Savage stare
You are giving me an intense or aggressive stare like Macho Man Randy Savage

Want to snap into a Slim Jim break my limbs but do I care?
You may want to physically harm or hurt me, but I don't care about your threats

No sorry I'm a lover not a fighter commit your crime
Sorry, I'm a friendly person, not a violent one, you're the one who wants to commit a crime

I'll be glad to do your girlfriend I'll be glad that you do time
I'll happily sleep with your girlfriend while you're in prison serving your sentence

Here's the deal I cop a feel you cop a plea but get the maximum
Here's the deal, I'll make a sexual advance towards you and you admit guilt to crime you didn't commit in return for a reduced sentence, but you get the full term

Now we both got records but the difference is mine's platinum
Now, both of us have criminal records, but the difference is mine are popular and loved like a "platinum album"

Definitely showed this yellow bellied wimp limp in your cell now though alone
I definitely proved that you're a coward and now you're alone in your cell without anyone to support you

When you're choking your chicken your chick will be choking on this chicken's bone
When you're masturbating, your girlfriend will be enjoying intercourse with other people, including me

Right turn Clyde
A catchphrase used to mock and insult the person