After breaking up in 2001 when Wednesday 13 left to perform vocals with the Murderdolls, the band reformed for a brief reunion between 2004 and 2005 releasing a box set containing their entire recordings except for the track "Look Mom I Killed A Chicken" because Wednesday 13's master copy was "destroyed beyond repair" this track exclusively available on the 197666 7 inch LP and the band-released "Chop of My Hand" CD-R.
The music of the Frankenstein Drag Queens was played in a punk rock style. Lyrically the band were inspired by horror B-movies and references in popular culture. As well as a large leaning towards punk the band's live show and appearance took cues from glam rock acts such as Alice Cooper, New York Dolls and KISS. They were known to wear dresses and make-up on stage as part of their performance.
Screwdriver
Frankenstein Drag Queens from Planet 13 Lyrics
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You're too stupid to understand it
Can't you see. No one cares
Take a screwdriver. Ram it in your head
Screwdriver, screwdriver, screwdriver
Stick it in your head now
Screwdriver, screwdriver, screwdriver
Screwdriver, screwdriver, screwdriver
Stick it in your head now
Screwdriver, screwdriver, screwdriver
You're so perfect know it all
That's where you're so fucking wrong
If words were weapons, you'd be dead
But since they're not
I gotta ram this in your head
Screwdriver, screwdriver, screwdriver
Stick it in your head now
Screwdriver, screwdriver, screwdriver
Stick it in your head now
Screwdriver, screwdriver, screwdriver
Stick it in your head now
Screwdriver, screwdriver, screwdriver
Screwdriver, screwdriver, screwdriver
Stick it in your head now
Screwdriver, screwdriver, screwdriver
Stick it in your head now
Screwdriver, screwdriver, screwdriver
Stick it in your head now
The lyrics of "Screwdriver" by Frankenstein Drag Queens from Planet 13 are certainly graphic and violent in nature. The song is essentially about the frustration and anger one feels towards someone who is unintelligent and arrogant, and who thinks they know everything. The singer is clearly fed up with this person and tells them to take a screwdriver and jam it into their own head because they are too stupid to understand their own purpose on this planet. The lyrics convey a message of violent retaliation towards someone who is seen as incompetent.
While the lyrics may seem shocking and offensive to some, they can also be interpreted as a commentary on the futility of violence as an answer to life's problems. The message could be read as a warning against the dangers of giving in to rage and using violence to solve one's problems. The use of the screwdriver as a metaphorical weapon further emphasizes this point.
Overall, the lyrics of "Screwdriver" are provocative and visceral, illustrating the anger and frustration that can build up when dealing with someone who is obstinate and unwilling to listen to reason. The song delves into themes of violence, anger, and frustration, and highlights the destructive nature of these emotions if left unchecked.
Line by Line Meaning
What's your purpose on the planet
What is your reason for existing on this planet?
You're too stupid to understand it
You lack the intelligence to comprehend your purpose.
Can't you see. No one cares
You should realize that nobody cares about your existence.
Take a screwdriver. Ram it in your head
Their contempt for the listener is so strong that they suggest self-harm as a solution to their perceived worthlessness.
You're so perfect know it all
Despite claiming to know everything and being perfect, this person is actually wrong.
That's where you're so fucking wrong
Their wrongness is emphasized with explicit language.
If words were weapons, you'd be dead
They believe that their words alone could cause enough harm to bring the listener to ruin.
But since they're not
Contrary to the previous line, words themselves cannot do the harm that they desire.
I gotta ram this in your head
Their only course of action is to resort to violence to prove their point.
Screwdriver, screwdriver, screwdriver
A repetition of the object used in their self-harm suggestion, used as a morbid chant.
Stick it in your head now
Continuing the theme of violence and self-harm, the singer advises the listener to use the screwdriver to harm themselves.
Contributed by Oliver W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.