The Dicks emerged during the halcyon days of Austin, Texas punk. The scene centered around the local dive bar Raul's frequented by local freaks, artists, and soon-to-be punk rockers. The band was the creation of Gary Floyd, a 26 year old from Palestine, Texas who had been a conscientious objector to the Vietnam War and was openly, flamboyantly gay. Although he was advertising the Dicks before they were even an actual band, Floyd soon joined forces with three "terrorist thugs" to complete the group: guitarist Glen Taylor, bassist Buxf Parrot, and drummer Pat Deason. They started writing burly blues-drenched punk anthems and began playing raucous, shows with local heroes The Big Boys. Unlike that band's funk-infused, high-production value drag show, the Dicks opted for a cruder but still spectacular approach. Gary Floyd would assault the audience with chocolate frosting pulled from his panties, inviting any rowdy audience members to suck his dick.
The band's first single, Dicks Hate the Police, was dropped onto the world in 1980 on MDC's R Radical label. The title track to this EP is unlike anything else before or after - a total powerhouse of a song. The B-side found the band playing faster and harder than most other U.S. punk bands at the time. Like most of their Texas peers, the Dicks had a sound that didn't fit any one mold or genre. Sometimes punk, hardcore, blues, or free-form ranting, they were always playing music on the edge of insanity. Their next record is one of the ultimate documents of Texas punk - a split live LP with the Big Boys recorded at Raul's. While the Big Boys don't sound as great as their studio material, the Dicks really explode off the vinyl with a ripping live set that captures both the great songwriting and amazing energy they brought to the table.
Dicks Hate The Police
Having caught the attention of punk producer Spot, the Dicks recorded their first full length for SST. Kill from the Heart finds the Dicks' blues punk attacking conservatism and especially racism with unbridled fury. In 1982, before the album came out, Gary and the Dicks moved to San Francisco, followed by MDC and DRI who took up with them at a squatted beer plant known as the Vats. Along with their new neighbors Crucifix and Michigan's The Crucifucks, they embarked on the 1983 Rock Against Reagan tour: an exhausting 3 month extravaganza organized by the Yippies. The tour took a lot out of the band, and after its completion only Gary returned to the city by the bay. There he reformed the band with three new musicians: drummer Lynn Perko, guitarist Tim Carroll, and bassist Sebastian Fuchs.
This line-up recorded the PEACE? EP, a concept single attacking the injustices of war. While the record is powerful, especially the scorching "I Hope you Get Drafted," it also demonstrated the cleaner, more blues-rock direction that the new band was taking. 1985's These People LP, released on Alternative Tentacles, showcased a Dicks who were expanding punk sounds to play more straightforward, longer bluesy rock songs. Nonplused by the reaction from punk audiences ("play faster!"), Gary decided to end the Dicks in 1986. He and Lynn Perko started Sister Double Happiness, who recorded for SST. Gary later went solo and has a new project called Black Kali Ma on A.T. Glen Taylor, unfortunately, passed away. Alternative Tentacles has reissued a collection CD of Dicks material that is a good starting point, and bootlegs of the LP (good quality) and first 7" (bad quality) aren't too hard to come by. Go get them now.
(taken from KillFromTheHeart)
Bourgeois Fascist Pig
Dicks Lyrics
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And you're the one who gives the world its snags
You′re the one that gives me the will to live
And you're the one that gives me the will to kill!
You bourgeois pig!
You fuckin' pig!
Everyday I see you on the job
I'll get a gun, I got a knife!!
You mutherfucker, gonna take your life!!
You bourgeois pig!
You fuckin′ pig!
I wanna see you on your knees begging!!
I wanna see your little kids beheaded!!
You get a gun, I got a knife!!
You motherfucker, I'm gonna take your life!!
You bourgeois pig!
You fuckin′ pig!
You're gonna die, die!
You′re gonna die!
You mutherfucker, no one will cry!!
Bourgeois pig!
You fuckin' pig!
You're gonna die!
You′re gonna die!
You′re gonna die!
You're gonna die!
The lyrics of the song Bourgeois Fascist Pig by Dick make it clear that it is a song about sheer hatred towards a person. The use of strong words such as "I'll get a gun, I got a knife!!", "I wanna see your little kids beheaded!!" and "You're gonna die!" suggests that the singer is filled with rage and is seeking vengeance. The singer keeps calling the person a "bourgeois pig", which refers to a wealthy or privileged person who may have everything going for them but is criticized for being out-of-touch with the less fortunate.
The use of the word "fascist" in the title of the song implies that the person the singer is addressing is a fascist, which is a political ideology usually associated with authoritarian government, nationalism, and suppression of opposing views. The lyrics suggest that the singer feels oppressed and that the person they are addressing is the one responsible for making their life difficult. The song may be interpreted as a commentary on the imbalance of power and wealth in society or as a response to fascism and privilege.
Line by Line Meaning
You're the man that makes my life a drag
You are the person who drags me down and makes my life miserable
And you're the one who gives the world its snags
You create problems for the entire world
You're the one that gives me the will to live
You provide motivation for me to keep going
And you're the one that gives me the will to kill!
You make me so angry that I want to hurt or kill you
You bourgeois pig!
You are a selfish and wealthy oppressor
You fuckin' pig!
You are a disgusting and contemptible person
Everyday I see you on the job
I am forced to encounter you daily at work
And everyday I think you're a fuckin' slob
I think you are lazy and unprofessional every single day
I'll get a gun, I got a knife!!
I am so angry that I am willing to use weapons against you
You mutherfucker, gonna take your life!!
I am willing to kill you
I wanna see you on your knees begging!!
I desire to humiliate and degrade you
I wanna see your little kids beheaded!!
I wish for harm to befall your innocent children
You get a gun, I got a knife!!
I am so angry that I am willing to use weapons against you
You motherfucker, I'm gonna take your life!!
I am willing to kill you
You're gonna die, die!
You will meet your end violently
You're gonna die!
You deserve to die
You mutherfucker, no one will cry!!
No one will mourn your death
Bourgeois pig!
You are a selfish and wealthy oppressor
You fuckin' pig!
You are a disgusting and contemptible person
You're gonna die!
You will meet your end violently
You're gonna die!
You deserve to die
You're gonna die!
You will meet your end violently
You're gonna die!
You will meet your end violently
Contributed by Brayden B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Kim Doss-Cortes
Best band ever.
Brane Damidge
The entire album is on fire!🤘💀🤘
Kim Doss-Cortes
I saw their last show on Halloween 2016. Drove through three states over two days. So happy I did. I have both this one and These People as well as some of the singles like Hate the Police.
Brane Damidge
@Kim Doss-Cortes That's awesome ! Glad Jello Biafra put all of it on wax, I have copies of them all from A.T.❤❤
mxpx1110
What is the genre of this song, I love the sound of the guitar and want more!
Brane Damidge
That's some original punk rock! Check out alternativetentacles.com they carry the Dicks in most formats.