Allin's lyrics, which often included misogyny, racism, social apathy, child abuse, incest, rape and homophobia, deeply divided opinions of him within the highly politicized punk community. He is best remembered for his notorious live performances that typically featured wildly transgressive acts. Some of these acts included Allin defecating and urinating onstage, rolling in feces and often consuming excrement, committing self-injury, performing naked, taunting people to perform fellatio on him and committing violent actions toward the audience. Although more notorious for his stage antics than for his wide body of music, he recorded prolifically, not only in the punk rock genre, but also in spoken word, country and Rolling Stones-influenced rock. Though he had a devoted cult following, Allin's music has received mostly negative reviews from critics.
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Liquor Slicked Highway
GG Allin Lyrics
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Watch the lines goin' faster on the highway
Got my bourbon by my side
I'm on a liquor slicked highway
I'll be a gypsy 'til the day I die
Got a couple dollars in my pocket
Wonder where I'll find a place to crash
I'll pass out with my microphone by my side
I never sleep, I just pass out
In the back of a bus I'm high
I live fast and I live alone
I'll be a loner 'til the day I die
Day I die
Don't understand me, don't even try
You never will, I keep it inside
Riding down a liquor slicked highway
Gonna do it 'til the day I die
It's not a game, it's very serious
I sing my songs on distaster slides
I'm feelin' crazy, I'm feelin' empty
I'm feelin' cold 'til the day I die
Day I die
On a Greyhound Bus I ride
Riding down a liquor slicked highway
I'm gonna do it 'til the day I die
Gonna do it 'til the day I die
Day I die
Liquor slicked highway
I got Jim by my side
It's not a game, it's only serious
I'm on a liquor ride
I'm gonna do it 'til the day I die
See ya
The lyrics of GG Allin's song "Liquor Slicked Highway" depict a life of constant movement and a propensity for self-destruction. The opening lines portray the singer's sense of speed as they describe the lines on the highway flying past them while they cling to a bottle of bourbon. The phrase "liquor slicked highway" evokes a sense of both physical and emotional danger, suggesting that the singer's journey is not only fueled by alcohol but is also a chaotic and uncertain one. The singer's self-identification as a "gypsy" implies that they have no fixed abode or commitment to any one place or person. Their "couple dollars" and Greyhound bus ride suggest a life on the margins, subsisting entirely on the next fix of alcohol and adrenaline.
The repetition of the phrase "I'll be a loner 'til the day I die" underscores the themes of loneliness, isolation, and self-destruction that pervade the song. The singer seems resigned to this way of life and not particularly interested in connecting with others, expressing a sense of futility with lines like "don't understand me, don't even try/you never will, I keep it inside." Despite the undeniably bleak subject matter, there is a sense of defiant energy in the chorus as the singer declares their intention to keep going until the end. Overall, the song paints a vivid picture of a life lived on the edge and the toll it takes on the individual.
Line by Line Meaning
Watch the lines goin' faster on the highway
Observing the dashed markings on the road passing by at great speed
Got my bourbon by my side
Holding a bottle of bourbon for easy access
I'm on a liquor slicked highway
Traveling on a road while under the influence of alcohol
I'll be a gypsy 'til the day I die
Living a nomadic lifestyle until death
Got a couple dollars in my pocket
Having limited financial resources
On a Greyhound bus I ride
Traveling by bus with no particular destination
Wonder where I'll find a place to crash
Hoping to locate somewhere to rest
I'll pass out with my microphone by my side
Losing consciousness with a microphone as a personal possession
I never sleep, I just pass out
Frequently experiencing unconsciousness rather than actual sleep
In the back of a bus I'm high
Being under the influence of drugs or alcohol while sitting in the rear of a bus
I live fast and I live alone
Living a fast-paced life without companionship
I'll be a loner 'til the day I die
Expecting to always live in solitude
Don't understand me, don't even try
Unwilling to attempt comprehension of the singer
You never will, I keep it inside
It will remain impossible to fully comprehend the singer's thoughts and feelings, as they are not openly shared
Gonna do it 'til the day I die
Intending to continue current actions until death
It's not a game, it's very serious
The artist's actions are not to be taken lightly
I sing my songs on disaster slides
Performing music under chaotic circumstances
I'm feelin' crazy, I'm feelin' empty
Experiencing extreme emotional turbulence, including a sense of emptiness
I'm feelin' cold 'til the day I die
Always feeling emotionally distant from others
I got Jim by my side
The artist has a bottle of Jim Beam whiskey nearby
It's only serious
Only addressing serious matters
I'm on a liquor ride
The artist continues to travel while inebriated
See ya
The singer is ending the song or conversation, indicating departure
Contributed by Elizabeth N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.