Backmask
M.S.I. (Mindless Self Indulgence) Lyrics

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Play that record backwards
It's a message yo for the suckers
Play that record backwards
And go fuck yourself

Play that record backwards
It's a message from aaaaaawwwwww
Play that record backwards

And go go gogogogo

Kill yourself
Muthafucka go kill yourself x 2
Muthafucka go kill..... yourself

Hate and devour the young
And the weaker ones and don't forget
The guns
You're gonnna need'em to go kill yourself

Hate all the people you love
In a river of blood
And don't forget the guns
You're gonnna need'em to

Destroy
Always destroy x 2

Always
Destroy yourself if you don't get what you want

Overall Meaning

The song "Backmask" by M.S.I. (Mindless Self Indulgence) is a message of rebellion and non-conformity. The lyrics encourage the listener to play music backward, defying the norm and challenging authority. The song repeats the phrase "Play that record backward," which is a reference to the practice of playing music backwards to find hidden messages. In the case of this song, the message is "kill yourself," a phrase that appears throughout the song. This message is not meant to be taken literally but rather as a call to reject societal norms and think for oneself.

The lyrics also suggest a sense of anger and aggression towards the world, as evidenced by the line "Hate and devour the young and the weaker ones." The song urges the listener to embrace destruction and chaos, a message reinforced by the repetition of the phrase "Always destroy."

Overall, "Backmask" is a provocative and thought-provoking song that challenges cultural norms and encourages individualism. Its rebellious message is a call to tear down traditional ways of thinking and embrace a more free-thinking, non-conformist approach to life.

Line by Line Meaning

Play that record backwards
Reverse the audio on this record

It's a message yo for the suckers
There is a secret message recorded in reverse for those who are foolish enough to listen

And go fuck yourself
Go engage in sexual intercourse with your own body

It's a message from aaaaaawwwwww
The reversed message is unintelligible or nonsensical

And go go gogogogo
Continue to engage in repetitive motion or action

Kill yourself
Take your own life

Muthafucka go kill yourself x 2
Use vulgar language to encourage self-harm

Hate and devour the young
Hold contempt and consume the lives of the innocent and vulnerable

And the weaker ones and don't forget
Also target those who are physically or emotionally fragile

The guns
Firearms or other weapons

You're gonnna need'em to go kill yourself
Self-harm requires access to lethal instruments