Have A Nice Day
Crass Lyrics


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Same old stuff, you've heard it all before,
Crass being crass about the system, or is it war?
We ain't got no humour, we don't know how to laugh,
If you don't fucking like it - fucking tough!
'cause I'm the same old monkey in the same old zoo
Same old message trying to get through,
Screaming from the platform when the train ain't even there,
I've got a one way ticket, but I don't fucking care.
If what I've got to say is always much the same,
It's 'cause the game the system plays is still the same old game.
Senile idiots in their seats of power,
Ancient rotting corpses breathing horror by the hour.
They're lovers of death the fucking creeps,
Screwing our earth, as our earth weeps.
Iron ladies and steel men
Waiting for their fucking war to start again.
Blood lusting nutters plan death for us all,
They'll be hiding in their bunkers as we watch the missiles fall,
Ain't they just so decent, respectable and nice,
Eating the fat of the land while it's us that pay the price.
Westminster's full of psychopaths with blood clots 'stead of brains,
Flesh hungry vultures picking our remains,
Shitting on the world they've shat on many times before,
Fucked it good and proper in the name of law.
Well bollocks to the lot of you and you can fuck off too,
If you're bored with what I say, no-one's asking you.
Just fuck off and have your fun,
Hoist your jolly roger and wave your plastic gun,
With your painted faces and your elegant style,
How about trying to think for a while?
As your decorate your lifestyle with cheap consumer bliss,
Forget about loving, it's your arse you're going to kiss.
As long as they've got you under their thumb
With T.V. lobotomy and media fun,




They'll have their way with you, what more can I say?
Watch out for the mind police and have a nice day.

Overall Meaning

The song "Have a Nice Day" by Crass is a scathing critique of the political and social systems that govern our lives. The lyrics express a deep frustration with the lack of progress in society and the endless cycle of war and destruction that seems to define the human experience. The opening lines set the tone for the rest of the song, as the singer reflects on the repetitive nature of their message and the seeming futility of their efforts. They push back against the idea that their critique is simply "crass," or impolite, and instead suggest that their message is necessary in order to effect change.


The lyrics take aim at a wide range of targets, from the "senile idiots" in positions of power to the media and consumer culture that distract us from the real issues. We see images of "blood lusting nutters" planning for war and "flesh hungry vultures" picking over the remains of a dying world. The anger and frustration in the words are palpable, as the singer rails against the "mind police" who seek to control our thoughts and actions.


Ultimately, the song is a call to action, urging listeners to reject the status quo and to think for themselves. The final lines are a reminder that we should be vigilant against those who seek to control us, and that we should always strive to create a better world.


Line by Line Meaning

Same old stuff, you've heard it all before,
Crass is pointing out that their message of criticizing the system and calling out war is nothing new.


Crass being crass about the system, or is it war?
The band is questioning whether others perceive them as simply being crude, or if they're actually saying something important about politics and war.


We ain't got no humour, we don't know how to laugh,
Crass acknowledges their own serious tone and inability to make jokes when addressing these heavy topics.


If you don't fucking like it - fucking tough!
The band is telling their audience to deal with their message or to leave if they can't handle it.


'cause I'm the same old monkey in the same old zoo
Crass sees themselves as part of a larger, repetitive message regarding the system.


Same old message trying to get through,
Despite the repetitiveness of their message, Crass sees it as important to continue to spread it.


Screaming from the platform when the train ain't even there,
The band sees their efforts to spread their message as sometimes fruitless, as if they're yelling into a void that's not listening.


I've got a one way ticket, but I don't fucking care.
Crass is dedicated to speaking their message, even if it means doing so at the cost of their own safety or reputation.


If what I've got to say is always much the same,
Crass acknowledges the repetition of their message.


It's 'cause the game the system plays is still the same old game.
Their message is always the same because the root problem of the system's issues remains consistent.


Senile idiots in their seats of power,
Crass is calling out politicians for being out of touch and ineffective.


Ancient rotting corpses breathing horror by the hour.
The band views these politicians as grotesque and monstrous.


They're lovers of death the fucking creeps,
The band sees those in power as invested in death and destruction.


Screwing our earth, as our earth weeps.
Their invested destruction is harming the planet and causing emotional distress.


Iron ladies and steel men
Referring to politicians who seem heartless and robotic.


Waiting for their fucking war to start again.
Politicians are eager for wars to start again, which Crass views as tragic.


Blood lusting nutters plan death for us all,
Referring to those in power planning war and harm for innocent people.


They'll be hiding in their bunkers as we watch the missiles fall,
The politicians who orchestrated the war will not suffer its gruesome consequences as average people do.


Ain't they just so decent, respectable and nice,
The band is sarcastically remarking on the façade of niceness upheld by politicians.


Eating the fat of the land while it's us that pay the price.
Politicians benefit while the average person suffers through war.


Westminster's full of psychopaths with blood clots 'stead of brains,
Crass is calling out the UK Parliament as being full of terrible people who do more harm than good.


Flesh hungry vultures picking our remains,
Politicians use and exploit the average person for their own gain.


Shitting on the world they've shat on many times before,
Politicians continue to harm the world as they've done in the past.


Fucked it good and proper in the name of law.
Politicians justify their harmful actions as necessary for upholding the law.


Well bollocks to the lot of you and you can fuck off too,
The band tells those offended by their message to leave.


If you're bored with what I say, no-one's asking you.
They feel no need to cater to those who don't appreciate their message.


Just fuck off and have your fun,
The band is telling those who don't agree with them to go have fun on their own.


Hoist your jolly roger and wave your plastic gun,
Crass acknowledges that others may enjoy the fantasy of what they're criticizing.


With your painted faces and your elegant style,
The band sees those people as more concerned with appearance than substance.


How about trying to think for a while?
Crass is urging people to think more critically about their beliefs.


As your decorate your lifestyle with cheap consumer bliss,
The band sees the frivolous indulgences of consumer culture as distracting from the serious issues at hand.


Forget about loving, it's your arse you're going to kiss.
Crass sees those invested in consumer culture as only concerned with their own pleasure.


As long as they've got you under their thumb
The band is highlighting the hold that the system has on average people.


With T.V. lobotomy and media fun,
Crass sites the media as exerting control over the average person.


They'll have their way with you, what more can I say?
The band feels they've said all they can to urge people to think for themselves.


Watch out for the mind police and have a nice day.
Crass warns people to be careful not to fall victim to the influence of the system, and to have a good day despite their concerns.




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Junior

Jesus Christ, I've barely been listening to punk for about six months and I though it wouldn't get better than the Dead Kennedy's but damn was I wrong. Still need to check out more of there kick ass songs.

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Geovanny Negrete

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Geovanny Negrete

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Bitteulze

Straight from the heart !

AmneciA AMBICION NECIA

EXCELENTE!! LO MEJOR DEL RUIDO ANARCHYST...!!

ReverendGreen. Light

Good ole Crass. Our make believe secret society.

hanhan _

HELL YEAH! to me without anarchy it wouldent be living

Paul Smith

The music press in particular the NME, have a lot to answer for in the way they goaded, if not bear baited Richey Edwards, of The Manic Street Preachers, during the '4 real' interview. Steve Lamacq was the the interviewer.

xKoweKx

Next great work!

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