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.
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Coffin Break Lyrics
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Everyday people tell me what I can think
Don′t they have something better to do?
I know they have something better to do
Tipper and Jesse and the PMRC
All have ideas of what they want me to be
To have this song banned across the nation
Tipper Gore can eat my fuck
Jesse Helms sucks donkey cock
Censorship has got to stop
The NEA might give in to pressure
It′s not over yet but time is running fast
Alternative art; a thing of the past
Political thought; outlawed at last
Fundamentalist religion is sweeping the land
The word of god abused by man
If we don't act now it'll be too late
Looks like we live in a fascist state
Jerry Falwell - eat my fuck
PTL sucks doney cock
Censorship has got stop
Where they′ll stop is anyone′s guess
You gave them the power, now clean up the mess
Started with Reagan and continued with Bush
Looks like we are living in hell
The powers that be should ban this song
Give us the exposure we needed all along
Then we'll have the power to take on the Man
Then we′ll make this madness end
Right wing Nazis - eat my fuck
Politicians suck big cock
Censorship has got to stop!
The song "Stop" by Coffin Break is a commentary on censorship and the infringement of personal freedoms. From the very first line, the song's message is clear - people attempt to control what we say and think every day, and this is not acceptable. The PMRC (Parents Music Resource Center) is mentioned in the lyrics, an organization founded by Tipper Gore, that sought to regulate explicit lyrics in music, among other things. The lyrics suggest that the PMRC's intentions were not pure, and that they were attempting to control what we consume as media consumers.
The song's ideology is clear, with a call to action in the chorus for censorship to stop. One of the verses mentions the National Endowment for the Arts and the pressure they may face when it comes to censorship. Coffin Break asks us to consider a future where alternative art and political thought are outlawed, and where religion is being used for nefarious purposes. The lyrics suggest that unless we act quickly, we may be headed towards a fascist state. Jerry Falwell and the PTL (Praise The Lord) are mentioned in the lyrics, referencing the televangelist scandal that rocked the US in the 80s.
Overall, "Stop" by Coffin Break is a powerful protest against censorship, government overreach, and the misuse of power. The lyrics are unapologetic and direct, calling out specific organizations and people. The song is a reminder that the right to free speech is essential and that we must always be vigilant against attempts to limit it.
Line by Line Meaning
Everyday people tell me what I can say
I am constantly being told what is acceptable for me to say.
Everyday people tell me what I can think
I am constantly being told what is acceptable for me to think.
Don′t they have something better to do?
These people should be focusing on more important matters.
I know they have something better to do
I am aware that there are more important issues to address.
Tipper and Jesse and the PMRC
These are individuals and organizations with strong opinions on censorship.
All have ideas of what they want me to be
They have a vision for how I should behave and what I should represent.
To have this song banned across the nation
They want this song to be prohibited from being played throughout the entire country.
I wouldn't mind the media attention
I am willing to endure the publicity if it means bringing attention to the issue of censorship.
Tipper Gore can eat my fuck
I harbor strong negative feelings towards Tipper Gore.
Jesse Helms sucks donkey cock
I also have strong negative feelings towards Jesse Helms.
Censorship has got to stop
I am firm in my belief that censorship needs to come to an end.
The NEA might give in to pressure
There is a possibility that even the National Endowment for the Arts could succumb to censorship demands.
It′s not over yet but time is running fast
We still have a chance to take action, but time is limited.
Alternative art; a thing of the past
Artistic expression that deviates from traditional norms could cease to exist.
Political thought; outlawed at last
The freedom to engage in political discourse could soon be prohibited.
Fundamentalist religion is sweeping the land
Religious fundamentalism is becoming increasingly prevalent in society.
The word of god abused by man
Religious doctrine is being distorted and leveraged for malicious purposes.
If we don't act now it'll be too late
It is imperative that we take action immediately, or else the situation could get out of hand.
Looks like we live in a fascist state
The current state of affairs is strongly reminiscent of fascist regimes.
Jerry Falwell - eat my fuck
I hold a particularly strong grudge against Jerry Falwell.
PTL sucks doney cock
I also hold a particularly strong grudge against PTL.
Where they′ll stop is anyone′s guess
It is unclear where the censorship will end.
You gave them the power, now clean up the mess
The people who allowed those in power to rise to the top are now responsible for fixing the problems they have created.
Started with Reagan and continued with Bush
The issue of censorship has been a long-standing problem that has persisted under multiple presidential administrations.
Looks like we are living in hell
The current state of society is incredibly unpleasant and undesirable.
The powers that be should ban this song
Ironically, even those in power should recognize the message in this song and take action against censorship.
Give us the exposure we needed all along
If this song were to be banned, it would only add more publicity and attention to our cause.
Then we'll have the power to take on the Man
If we continue to fight against censorship, we will eventually have enough influence to challenge those in power.
Then we′ll make this madness end
Our ultimate goal is to bring about an end to the madness of censorship.
Right wing Nazis - eat my fuck
I have strong negative feelings towards right-wing Nazis.
Politicians suck big cock
I also harbor negative feelings towards politicians.
Censorship has got to stop!
This is a reiterated statement of the song's ultimate message and goal.
Writer(s): Unknown Writer, Yo Han Ok
Contributed by Tyler O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.