1. Mental is a digicore ra… Read Full Bio ↴There are atleast 4 artists named Mental.
1. Mental is a digicore rapper, singer and producer from the collectives 7serene, helix tears, lastplace, noheart and graveem1nd. They often collaborate with fellow soundcloud artist blxty and other artists in the soundcloud scene.
2. Boston hardcore circa 2001. Popularized a New York Hardcore influenced style (not unlike bands such as Straight Ahead, Breakdown, or Supertouch) that is recognized as the "Lockin' Out" scene, a reference to the label run by Greg Willmott, singer of Mental. Justice, The Wrongside (aka Dumptruck) and Righteous Jams alongside Mental are the most identifiable entities associated with Lockin' Out Records. Though their "Get An Oxygen Tank" EP was released by Boston's Bridge 9 records, they returned to Lockin' Out, which released all of their other formal releases, including "And You Know This", their debut EP. Disbanding in 2006 after the release of three EPs and one full length, lyrical topics often included friendship, mistakes, regret, and straight edge. Derek Scace and DFJ have continued on in many bands, including Step Forward, Cold World, Righteous Jams and Mind Eraser. Greg continues to run Lockin' Out Records.
3. There is also a hardcore punk band named Mental from Shizuoka, Japan. They have released two tracks on the Shizuoka City HC compilation in 1991.
4. The UK "The Mental" is formed out of the band 'CLONES' in late '78 in Melksham, England
Sike
Mental Lyrics
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I think you forgot what hardcore is about
Actin' fucking hard, you're not better than me
You forgot about straight edge and unity!
You say this shit is about having fun
You take it too seriously to get the job done
You fucking change just like the weather
Maybe someday you'll fucking change for the better
What is this shit, you're fucking bumming me out
I think you forgot what hardcore is about
Actin' fucking hard, you're not better than me
You forgot about straight edge and unity!
You say this shit is about having fun
You take it too seriously to get the job done
You fucking change just like the weather
Maybe someday you'll fucking change for the better
The lyrics of Mental's song "Sike" are a criticism of those who have lost sight of the true values and meaning of the hardcore punk subculture. The singer is frustrated with the hypocritical behavior of those who claim to be committed to the straight edge and unity principles of hardcore punk, but who act "fucking hard" and forget about the values that bind the community together. The opening lines, "What is this shit, you're fucking bumming me out / I think you forgot what hardcore is about", convey the singer's disappointment and disillusionment with those who have strayed from the core tenets of the subculture.
As the song progresses, the singer continues to call out those who have lost touch with the values of straight edge and unity, and who prioritize their own egos and personal agendas over the well-being of the community. The repetition of the lines "Actin' fucking hard, you're not better than me / You forgot about straight edge and unity!" drives home the message that hardcore punk is not about posturing or trying to be tougher than everyone else, but about a shared commitment to a set of values that transcend individual identities and egos. The final lines of the song - "You fucking change just like the weather / Maybe someday you'll fucking change for the better" - suggest that the singer is holding out hope that those who have strayed from the path of hardcore punk can rediscover the true values of the subculture and contribute positively to the community once again.
Line by Line Meaning
What is this shit, you're fucking bumming me out
Your behavior is negatively affecting me, causing me to feel upset
I think you forgot what hardcore is about
You seem to have lost sight of the true essence and meaning of what it means to be involved in the hardcore music scene
Actin' fucking hard, you're not better than me
Your aggressive behavior and demeanor does not make you superior to me
You forgot about straight edge and unity!
You seem to have disregarded the values of sobriety and togetherness that are often associated with the hardcore scene
You say this shit is about having fun
You claim that being involved in the hardcore scene is meant to be enjoyable and recreational
You take it too seriously to get the job done
Your level of engagement in the scene borders on obsessive, making it difficult for you to effectively participate and make progress
You fucking change just like the weather
Your views and attitudes constantly shift and fluctuate, making it difficult to anticipate your behavior or intentions
Maybe someday you'll fucking change for the better
Perhaps at some point in the future, you will undergo a positive transformation and exhibit more admirable qualities and behaviors
Contributed by Mia M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.