In 1988, an Ottawa, Ontario police officer instigated a criminal investigation of the Dayglos after his daughter brought home a copy of Here Today, Guano Tomorrow.
Two albums featured in the resulting trial; the covers and the lyrical content being showcased by the prosecution. Here Today, Guano Tomorrow had a cover showing a picture of a hamster eating from a box of chocolates on nice satin sheets, along with a glass of wine. A gun points at the hamster, and the back cover shows a depiction of the resulting carnage.
The previous album, Feed Us A Fetus, was perhaps a little less graphic, with a depiction of a baked fetus on the table in front of Ronald and Nancy Reagan.
This resulted in the criminal prosecution of Fringe Product, their label at the time, for distribution and possession with intent to distribute of obscene material—the first such prosecution since the offense entered the criminal code in 1959. The jury returned a verdict of not guilty.
The Dayglos had musical revenge in the title song of their next album, Two Dogs Fucking, in which the priggishness of Ottawa's public officials leads directly to the extinction of the human race.
On occasion, Dayglo albums having included political aspects, Holy Shiite is no exception with song titles such as "America Eats Her Young", "Christina Bin Laden", "Scientology", and "Where's Bin Laden?".
Argh Fuck Kill
Dayglo Abortions Lyrics
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Bla bla bla bla, etc.
Argh...Fuck...Kill
It's a challenge to interpret the lyrics of "Argh Fuck Kill" by Dayglo Abortions because they only consist of a few words, and those words are not particularly meaningful or coherent on their own. However, one could interpret the tone and energy of the song as expressing frustration, anger, and perhaps a desire for violent release. The repeated use of expletives and harsh, abrupt sounds (such as "argh") may reflect a sense of being trapped or overwhelmed by negative emotions. The listener might feel like they are being shouted at or assaulted by the sound of the music, which could be intentional on the part of the band. Overall, the song could be seen as a cathartic outlet for intense feelings that are difficult to express in words.
Line by Line Meaning
Bla bla bla bla
There is meaningless chatter and noise in the world.
Bla bla bla bla, etc.
This meaningless chatter is pervasive in all aspects of life.
Argh...Fuck...Kill
The singer is frustrated to the point of desperation and nihilism, expressing a desire to lash out violently.
Contributed by Jacob W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Sean Rushford
Song has some of the deepest lyrics ever written. lol For real though, this album rules.
kewkabe
Awesome, I used to play Dayglo Abortions and Butthole Surfers all the time on my college radio station in the late 80's (WMBR in Boston). I don't know how we got away with broadcasting swear words but nobody seemed to care.
Matthias Kandulski
Top notch.
HallmarkSweptWinger
best lyrics ever since decades!!!!
John Tait
High school blast from the bast. These guys are from my home town, Victoria, BC. Saw them in 86
ALLEXXX321
lowkey these are the most relevant lyrics ever written ever lol
John Bidochka
I wish these guys would pull a flatbed truck up to the U.S. Supreme Court and play this at full volume over and over.
Peter B
Witnessed their destruction at some A frame in Whistler on my birthday circa mid 90s. Buddy fell off the balcony, and continued on without missing a beat
. Cookies were amazing.
humblesqid666
best song to fight and skate too!
Shady Kurtinz
Love singing this while hammered!