Coffin Break was formed in Seattle, USA in the late 1980s, during the time … Read Full Bio ↴Coffin Break was formed in Seattle, USA in the late 1980s, during the time that grunge was beginning to catch on; however, the group eschewed the nascent alternative sound, taking their influences from punk rock. The group released its first two full-length albums and a compilation on C/Z Records. Signing to Epitaph Records, they released two further albums in 1991 and 1992 before disbanding in late 1993. Both bassist Rob Skinner and guitarist Peter Litwin wrote songs for the group, and the group's releases show a marked difference between their songwriting styles. Kurt Cobain mentioned the group as one of his favorite bands.

Peter Litwin also recorded albums and singles for other bands such as Daddy Hote Box in 1989/1990, which they were also featured on the Teriyaki Asthma Vols. I-V grunge compilation. And Softy in 1994-1998 and finally Plaster in 2009. The band still tours around the pacfic northwest area, the last concert being on February 28th, of 2020 in Seattle.

Kill The President
Coffin Break Lyrics

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I'm so happy it's sunny outside
I'm so happy it's snowing today
I'm so...
I'm so happy the world's gonna explode

I'm so happy I'm so in love
I'm so happy plan the honeymoon
I'm so happy I'm getting married

I'm so happy wanna burn the house down

Burn the house down

I'm so happy we live in harmony
I'm so happy we'll change history
I'm so...
I'm so happy I wanna kill my family

I'm so happy elected Bush today
I'm so happy I'm not a criminal
I'm so happy elected a crook again
I'm so happy wanna kill the president

Kill the president
Kill the president
Kill the president
Kill that president
Kill the...
Kill the president
Kill the president
Kill the presi...

Kill that whacky, cooky, funky
whacky, cooky, funky guy in the White House

Overall Meaning

The first verse of Coffin Break's song "Kill The President" contains a series of statements that seem contradictory or nonsensical. This suggests a feeling of dissonance, frustration or even nihilism within the singer or persona. They appear to be struggling with a sense of happiness or pleasure that is at odds with the problems, contradictions and tensions of the world around them. The contrasting weather conditions of sunshine and snow could represent the singer's inability to find stable ground or resolve their feelings. The line "I'm so happy the world's gonna explode" could be interpreted as a desire for cataclysmic change or a sense of impending doom.

The second verse shifts to more concrete expressions of happiness, such as being in love and planning a honeymoon, but then abruptly takes a darker turn with the line "I'm so happy wanna burn the house down". This could be seen as a metaphorical expression of frustration, anger, or a desire to start over completely. The third verse once again has contradictory statements, this time highlighting the tension between the idea of living in harmony and changing history and the desire to harm one's own family. This could suggest a sense of personal disunity or an inability to align one's values and actions.

The fourth and final verse takes a political turn, with the singer expressing happiness about the election of President Bush while also calling him a criminal and a crook. This could reflect a sense of conflicting perspectives or confusion about political realities. The repeated phrase "Kill the president" could be seen as a provocative and incendiary call to action or as a metaphorical expression of frustration and impotence. The final line, with its repetition of the phrase "whacky, cooky, funky", verges on the surreal and highlights the singer's anger and contempt towards the President.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm so happy it's sunny outside
I am content with the current external conditions.

I'm so happy it's snowing today
I am content with the current external conditions, even if they are the opposite of what is expected.

I'm so...
The singer's sentiment continues, but it is unfinished and open to interpretation.

I'm so happy the world's gonna explode
The artist is so discontent with the state of the world that they would rather it be destroyed.

I'm so happy I'm so in love
The artist is very content being in love and expresses that extreme contentment.

I'm so happy plan the honeymoon
The singer is very content in their upcoming plans for a honeymoon.

I'm so happy I'm getting married
The singer is extremely content about their upcoming marriage.

I'm so happy wanna burn the house down
The artist contradicts their previous expressions of happiness by proclaiming a desire to destroy their home.

Burn the house down
Repeating the desire to destroy their home.

I'm so happy we live in harmony
The artist is very content with the current state of agreement and accord between themselves and others.

I'm so happy we'll change history
The singer is very content with the idea that they can have an impact on history.

I'm so...
The artist's sentiment continues, but it is unfinished and open to interpretation.

I'm so happy I wanna kill my family
The singer's discontent with their family is extreme enough to outweigh any previous expressions of happiness.

I'm so happy elected Bush today
A sarcastic statement expressing extreme dissatisfaction with a political figure who had just won an election.

I'm so happy I'm not a criminal
The singer is content with the fact that they are not breaking any laws.

I'm so happy elected a crook again
A sarcastic statement expressing extreme dissatisfaction with a political figure who had just won an election.

I'm so happy wanna kill the president
The artist expresses an extreme desire to kill the president.

Kill the president
Repeating the desire to kill the president.

Kill the president
Again repeating the desire to kill the president.

Kill the president
Again repeating the desire to kill the president for emphasis.

Kill that president
Rephrasing the desire to kill the president in more vulgar language.

Kill the...
The artist's sentiment continues, but it is unfinished and open to interpretation.

Kill the president
Again repeating the desire to kill the president.

Kill the president
Again repeating the desire to kill the president for emphasis.

Kill the presi...
The singer's sentiment is unfinished and interrupted, possibly indicating strong emotion or a change in thought.

Kill that whacky, cooky, funky
Using sarcastic and derogatory language to describe the president.

whacky, cooky, funky guy in the White House
Continuing to use derogatory language to describe the president's personality and role as a political leader.

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02We Can Work It Out2:19

03The Chosen2:15

04Just Say No1:40

05Boxes And Boxes2:06

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@whiskyghost

6y↑2

You don't need to see his interviews to understand why he is a piece of shit of a human being...

"North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un just stated that the “Nuclear Button is
on his desk at all times.” Will someone from his depleted and food
starved regime please inform him that I too have a Nuclear Button, but
it is a much bigger & more powerful one than his, and my Button
works!"

He twitted that on the 2nd of January of this year...

All comments from YouTube:

@craiglogue8815

6y↑9

I LOVE LOVE LOVE Coffin Break. I had the pleasure of playing a gig with them in the 80's and seeing them many other times !! I'm so glad to hear they still get together and do gigs again!!

@jasonwatson6785

8y↑28

how these guys never got more respect and more of a name is beyond me. so many catchy killer songs. before thier time, had they come out a few yrs later no doubt they would have rode a much bigger wave along with the other seattle and west coast acts. nirvana, green day and others have cited them as influences.

@cycologist7069

5y↑3

Bad timing. They were around Seattle during the grunge explosion and probably got overlooked for that very reason.

@lennonstarkey4150

1y↑2

@CYCOlogist thats exactly what happened - everybody thought the'd be big but somehow it did not happen although they had it all - they were punk they had the 'nirvana/grunge sound' and knew how to pop out catchy pop tunes - anyways another overlooked great band

@Zamb1gulator

38w

Nobody knows New Model Army, why would you expect anyone to know this?

@GYPRODOGO

9y↑40

i know the drummer in this band, david brooks. hes my uncle!

@droolglop1110

7y↑1

they are playing tacoma soon with the Blaine/Alex Accused

@PieceofSlice

5y↑1

My dad worked plumbing with him a few years back

@imaginegrande2392

These guys, friends of my family

@johnmoder5306

3y↑1

My Uncle carved him a Drumstick when he was working as a plumber in his apartment.

@veriteduchienerrant

🤘

@pdnapora

6y↑1

First herd this on KXLU in Los Angeles. The late 80s early, really early 90s were so amazing for music. Thanks for posting!

@rossettoink

4y↑1

played with them in Edmonton Alberta , early early 90s ... they loved their espresso!!! they evn had a portable make on tour lol

@anfrankogezamartincic1161

28w

I bought some LP i forgot, inside was a single of COFFIN BREAK, it was a treat

@hawksdawgs

11y↑4

Easily one of the most underrated bands ever

@twopointedstar

14y↑14

Kurt Cobain mentioned the group as one of his favorite bands

@FooCards88

He would love these guys. There's elements of punk and pop he loves. And the lyrics go back and forth between happy stuff and dark thoughts.

@jamesroach1180

Alot of their songs sound like proto nirvana

@Quarterbash

4y↑2

Just made a video about my 1000th sale on Discogs... and the record I sold was this 7" on C/Z Records. A classic!

@thomasdstuart

That might have been me. I bought this single on Discogs.

@mtvpunk7225

8y↑13

in my school, every classroom is supposed to have a president and its kind of a big deal for some of my classmates, but anyways, so theres this guy who is the president and whenever he is around i sing this song lol

@DocJamesH

8y↑1

every damn classroom? God, just shove democracy down my throat already lol I hated public school

@DKJello

14y↑4

i remember watching HYPE! and the singer came looking all pissed off in the intro then went all happy,i couldnt stop laughing. I miss Grunge!

@ToniAllen

This is exactly what I thought of a few minutes ago that made me look this song up again. Those were good fuckin' days, weren't they?

@slowmutant8

7y↑28

This song is still so relevant!

@blogobre

5y↑2

Did he kill a large number of people and not end a war and sell more arms to the worst countries in the world like the guy before? Did he start wars like the one before? Be a fucking punk, anti establishment and thinking for yourself are what it was supposed to be about.

@adamjhomen8165

5y↑1

Still

@Natacha1111

3y↑1

@blogobre well said! Tired of these puppets repeating the mainstream propaganda

@kostaskaidantzis8802

16w

Kurt's t-shirt brought me here,coffin break rules

@MrKane101111

11y↑1

First time i'm hearing this band. Sick track! Thanks, going to check out more.

@looshkin66

10y↑3

God i fucking love this song! I haven't heard this since like 99 or so, I wish coffin break would-a came to portland more back then

@binkyjenkinsnut7336

7y↑1

One of the most underrated bands

@alfs3

4y↑1

awesome throwback to the early late 80's/early 90's yet so poignant for what's happening right now....!!!

@user-ks5dt6dq5q

greetings from Ukraine, we are watching what is going on, peace guys, the song is cool

@exit747steve1

12y

used to see them in El Paso, Tx in the early 90's. great shows!!

@ronnieewing

21w

I prayed this would overthrow what ever was chosen for my class song of 93….

@4Namaste

12y↑4

Im in my mid thirties....I have a Screeching Weasel tattoo

@babyyoda1758

Read this comment to the tune of the song I did.

@impetal

13y

I used to listen to this on KGRG!

@groovey65

12y↑1

bro this is one of the five or six bands in that documentary that aren't at all grunge! they are just straight up punk-rock, they were including in the documentary as they are documented as one of the bands to see benefits (although minor ones at that) from the sub-pop success.

@PDXMILO

13y

Yes! I saw these guys back in the day at the DV8 in Seattle!

@jeffa8006

3y↑1

Love THIS SONG

@Longshot593

13y

I want to drive past a bunch of ISO members with this song blaring from the stereo.

@dansoderburg1854

November this should be our theme song no matter who wins

@Felizoide

9y↑2

Fucking amazing!!! great band! hell yeah!!! jejejej

@AcoskyFilms

8y↑1

At first I thought this would be a cover of the Offspring.

@solinovo3219

11y

Such a fucking great song!

@MrKazukashano

11y

The download link is broken! Could anyone reupload this great hit? Thank you!

@clarissamarie4605

"I'm so happy! I wanna kill my family" lol this resonates with me in ways I couldn't think possible

@donwantstobesedated

12y

@gmeisner Sure, but you can't say it was Nirvana's fault. It was when every corporate label scoured the underground rock scene (especially in Seattle) and picked up any band they could find looking for "the next Nirvana". Made some really good ones big and famous, made even more bad ones big and famous. Left a ton of great ones behind.

@twopointedstar

14y

I have an original coffin break LP wonder if its worth anything ...

@TheFacelessK

my favorite songs are from late 70s till the mid 80s punk was still so open and innovative now the scope has tightened :/
thumbs up

@pointpoint10

Nah, there's probably more bands playing hardcore, punk, pop punk, "grunge," etc. than at any time in the past. There's more opportunity to do it and to reach fans, and it's easier to record and distribute, and it's easier to find other similar groups you can draw influence or ideas from.

In 1977 only a few people heard the Sex Pistols. only a sliver of people knew about Dead Kennedys in 1983. Now any kid with an Internet connection and an interest can find all that music and more, in high quality, all the bands that led up to those groups and that followed from them, any other music they might like, and then go set up a SoundCloud or YouTube channel and start publishing their own music.

It's important to note, I think, that this music was mostly unheard on radio, except maybe a few college stations. It's not really fair to judge it against top 40/Rolling Stone of today.

@TheFacelessK

ur missing the point the idea punk has so many bands today that play the same type of music is because the scope has tightened and it has become more defined b4 innovation and creativity spewed from the pores of punk now its mostly a bunch of the same stuff being reproduced

also since now they have access to bands like this why does everything sound the same?
grunge hardcore and pop punk are all genres that further the idea that the scope has tightened and the idea of punk has become so defined as what it is today

im not saying there are less bands im saying the scope of what is widely considered punk today had narrowed and it basically cut out all the innovation and openness to explore power chords and loud singing it reminds me of that song by nofx - Whoa On The Whoas

<3

@pointpoint10

TheFacelessK I disagree. I think there's way more diversity now than there was in, say, the early '80s. Punk then was defined so much more by cliques of in-group vs. posers, whether you were straight edge or not, how unacceptable New Wave and other derivative forms were, etc. That type of positioning is largely a thing of the past, which has allowed for a lot more inventiveness.

@TheFacelessK

Noah Dillon
its not about that its about the innovation draining and all bands do the same thing because of popularity thats like saying because gaming is so popular the innovation has gone up in the recent years but really even tho there are so many people to create all they create is what it expected of ur public

@pointpoint10

TheFacelessK I don't know anything about gaming, so I can't speak to that. I think that there are less rigid expectations by the public about what's interesting, and that bands don't even need to cater to any audience anymore. Tons of them release their music for free, which means that they're not trying to con someone into giving them a dollar. I'm saying bands are doing way more varied things now than they ever have before, that there's a bigger difference between a lot of bands than there was historically. If you look at the hardcore scene in the 1980s, many of them, despite differences, were being fairly unoriginal, all glomming onto d-beat, a million Black Flag rip-offs, wannabe Minor Threat, all of them using three-letter acronyms and three-chord songs, putting on a uniform. Look at Flipper, Melvins, Butthole Surfers, Psychic TV, The Dicks: none of them really fit into the punk scene, though they were arguably more punk than many of their peers. Penny Rimbaud said that he sought out bands and music that were as varied as possible because he found the punk scene claustrophobically small-minded and repetitive. People don't have to deal with that anymore. And here's the proof: if you don't like the music you hear, YOU can go invent something you do want to hear.

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@alvaroramos9069

7y↑2

Very relevant to the 2016 election...

@MrKazukashano

11y

Received it :D thank you so much >< !

@Pechbe

14y

@DKJello me too! after hype i wanted to be in seattle..

@whiskyghost

11y

you are very welcome dude

@DKJello

14y

@Pechbe i went last spring,its so perfect

@DKJello

13y

@TheNewMusicNetwork calm down baby

@DirdeeD

12y↑1

I saw these guys play this song live a few years back. He sang "I'm so happy, I'm going to kill myself." I was really hoping to find that in this version.

@Pechbe

14y

@DKJello oh thats nice!

@mrcsmt5651

Appropriate title

@whiskyghost

11y

oh those fuckers... i uploaded it to MEGA... let's see how long it will last...

@gmeisner

12y

@donwantstobesedated The underground scene was just way cooler pre Nirvana... it can not be denied...

@donwantstobesedated

12y

@gmeisner You crazy.

@JulioCesar-hk2pr

Very good ,the Hype version is more speed

@NEMUR24

Yeah, it was live.

@whiskyghost

11y

no problema :)

@halfbreedjew2377

7y↑31

Donald Trump brought me here

@crystianooliveira8367

7y↑3

HAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHA ME TOO

@FooCards88

6y↑1

No, the fact that you're a crybaby bitch ass snowflake brought you here.

@prahspace5123

Song dedicated to Trump

@g1bsonsg338

12y

Man I agree. It almost makes me cringe when people use the term "grunge". I can't stand that term.

@joseornelas1718

Drop tune. Northwest non commercial rock. Its certainly not glam

@poorguyfromharlemgaming6648

6y↑3

Why the hate of Donald Trump seriously, most Us people i have meat except for Mexicans and famous people actually like Trump here in Aus everyone hates him because the news shows you the worst parts of his interviews and what not.

@whiskyghost

6y↑2

@poorguyfromharlemgaming6648

i saw that on the news the reason no one is going to use the nuclear button is because they are scared what's going to happen after the nukes go off. This will be until a country like Russia, Korea or USA find a new planet which is like Earth since there are 300 billion + planets and soler systems that wont be too hard. And he might also be doing it for scar tactics like politicians do, but i can understand why people think he is an idiot saying that he has a working nuke compared to Korea where they just hit water each time.

@whiskyghost

6y↑1

It's not the only stupid thing that he has done or said... There is plenty to hate him...

@Megadeaf75

6y↑2

poorguyfromharlem gaming you fuckin high dude? Every word out of his mouth sounds stupid. And i dont care if its hello.

@groovey65

12y

the term "grunge" was the worst thing to happen to the music! People can't even watch a fucking youtube video without discussing it's origin or significance... for me it was just an easy way to coin the "seattle sound" even though all bands sounded completely different!!! only thing they had in common was that all instrumentation was sparse.