Before starting the band Mindless Self Indulgence, James Euringer launched a solo album in 1995, called Mindless Self-Indulgence, which he had produced by himself and was limited to 500 copies. Contrary to popular belief, this was not an album by the band Mindless Self Indulgence, however, Steve Righ? played guitar for the track "Bed of Roses".
Another large influence in the band's music comes from early 1980s culture. Frequently the music contains samples of early 80's hip-hop or rock, as well as Atari-style beeps and tones. Their second album as a band, 1999's Tight, was even allegedly mixed on Atari equipment. Many of Urine's dress styles consist of the juxtaposition of popular 1980s clothing or bastardized versions thereof.
Later in February 2000, MSI launched the album Frankenstein Girls Will Seem Strangely Sexy, featuring 30 tracks that were sorted alphabetically. Kitty (Drummer) designed and ran the official site of MSI when the album came out.
After Frankenstein Girls Will Seem Strangely Sexy , Vanessa YT (Bass player) decided to leave MSI to start a family. Her replacement in the band was Lyn-Z (Bass player).
Mindless Self Indulgence is distinguished from mainstream punk, however, by their incorporating lyrics about being gay and related topics into nearly all of their songs - even titling one of their songs Faggot. Also, Euringer and Steve, Righ? (Guitarist) possess wide vocal ranges, stretching from tenor to high falsetto. The band also has no qualms about using words deemed offensive by some, such as nigga (Jimmy Urine argues that he doesn't say the word out of anger, and often it is more or less used in the sense that it is used in the hip-hop world), and faggot heavily in many of their songs. Many critics have used their word choice to dismiss the band as juvenile.
And although this may be the case, with some songs being of a 'juvenile' subject and tone, they also use clever lyrics and stance to give meaning to songs, such as You'll rebel to anything, which is a song that talks about how punk culture is being exploited by misdirected youths as a way to be unique or get noticed.
In keeping with their confrontational posture, Euringer has been arrested for pulling his penis out of his pants and attempting to set his pubic hair on fire, allegedly succeeding on one such occasion. Other notable stage antics include him drinking his own urine, inviting audience members to punch him in the face and/or throw objects at him, making out with both genders during the show, and roaming through the audience after the set blaring hip-hop music from a boom box perched on his shoulder.
The band's energetic live shows have gained them much recognition. The band is known to stay after the show has finished, signing whatever fans want until not one person is left wanting an autograph. They also take photographs with all desiring fans. They have opened for a number of popular bands, including System of a Down, KoRn, Staind, Sum 41, Mushroomhead, Insane Clown Posse, My Chemical Romance, and Rammstein. They have also played many large musical festivals including Voodoo Music Experience in New Orleans in October of 2003 (and in Memphis, TN after Hurricane Katrina in 2006), as well as headlining the Mojave tent at the 2004 Coachella Festival, and the main stage of 2007's Give It A Name. They also headlined the second stage of the Projekt Revolution tour in Summer 2007.
Their DVD, called Our Pain, Your Gain, was released on September 11, 2007, featuring one of their concerts in New York.
On 29th April 2008, their 4th studio album, If, was released. The standard edition contains 15 tracks, the deluxe edition has the same tracklist and a bonus DVD. The Clean version has 16 tracks, Uncle being the additional track. The International edition (UK version) has 21 tracks; 3S as bonus track and four Never Wanted To Dance remixes.
On 25th October 2012, they began a Kickstarter to crowdfund their next studio album, which reached its goal by December 24th of that year. Digital downloads for their fifth studio album, How I Learned To Stop Giving A Shit And Love Mindless Self Indulgence, were released on 13 March 2013. There are three different versions of the album, with each including the standard 13-song tracklist as well as bonus tracks. The Kickstarter exclusive downloads include the bonus tracks Angel, I Am Not Here to Make Any Friends, and Last Gay Song. The Kickstarter exclusive digipak CD includes the bonus track Sex for Homework. The tour edition CD includes the bonus track Seven Minutes in Heaven. The Metropolis Records released CD includes the bonus cover, The Logical Song (originally by Supertramp).
After the 2014 tour concluded, Mindless Self Indulgence began a hiatus from touring to spend time with their families. On 18 September 2015, the band released the supposed "lost" album Pink, a 19-song album of remastered versions of the "Pink Demos" from 1990-1997, including covers Personal Jesus (originally by Depeche Mode and Girls On Film (originally by Duran Duran). The album includes redone versions of tracks from the self-titled EP from 1995. Itβs also known that there are 31 βlostβ tracks from 1990-1997 (βPink Demosβ era), and that 15 of those tracks were added onto Pink, then also implying that there are another 16 βlostβ tracks that could be released in future, however chances are slim due to recent events.
Faggot
Mindless Self Indulgence Lyrics
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I've been denied all the best ultra sex
I I tried to consume just like a super faggot
I got some dude
How can y'all give a mutha fucka something so good he couldn't say no
You nailed me hard
I love em when they don't give a mutha fuckin' shit
I could have been someone
Instead of falling flat upon my ass
Dig me now, fuck me later
And sing it to the tune of faggot faggot faggot ohhh
Dig me now and fuck me later
And sing it like that
I've been denied all the best ultra sex
I've been denied all the best ultra sex
I I could have been a star
It freaks me out when I sound just like my mom
I couldve rocked the spot
Instead of being just another faggot like I am
I played that shit straight
Blowin' suckas to the side hopin' I get laid
Now everybody knows
No way in hell I can ever live it down
Dig me now, fuck me later
And sing it to the tune of faggot faggot faggot ohhh
Dig me now, fuck me later
And sing it like that
I've been denied all the best ultra sex
I've been denied all the best ultra sex
I could have been someone
Instead of falling flat upon my ass
Dig me now, fuck me later
And sing it to the tune of faggot faggot faggot ohhh
Dig me now, fuck me later
And sing it like that
I've been denied all the best ultra sex
I've been denied all the best ultra sex
Molest
Faggot faggot faggot faggot
Faggot faggot faggot faggot
Faggot faggot faggot faggot
Faggot faggot faggot faggot
The song "Faggot" by Mindless Self Indulgence is a controversial track that can be interpreted in a few different ways. One possible interpretation is that the lyrics are about someone who feels they have been denied sexual experiences that they feel they deserve. The repeated line "I've been denied all the best ultra sex" seems to suggest this. The use of the word "faggot" could be interpreted as the person feeling marginalized or discriminated against because of their sexual orientation.
The line "I could have been someone / Instead of falling flat upon my ass" suggests that the person feels they have missed out on opportunities in life, and that their sexuality may have played a role in this. The line "It freaks me out when I sound just like my mom" is interesting, as it seems to suggest that the person is struggling with their identity and may feel ashamed of their sexuality.
The chorus, with its repeated use of the word "faggot," is perhaps the most controversial part of the song. Some have argued that the use of this word is meant to be empowering, as the person is reclaiming it in a way that takes away its power to hurt. Others, however, have criticized the song for its use of a slur that has historically been used to denigrate gay men.
Overall, the lyrics of "Faggot" are provocative and can be interpreted in different ways. The song touches on themes of sexuality, identity, and societal expectations. It's a track that is sure to generate strong reactions and opinions.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been denied all the best ultra sex
I have yet to experience the most pleasurable and satisfying sexual encounters.
I I tried to consume just like a super faggot
I attempted to engage in sexual activities with as many partners as possible, like a stereotypical promiscuous gay man.
I got some dude
I had a sexual encounter with a man.
How can y'all give a mutha fucka something so good he couldn't say no
Why would you offer someone such an enjoyable sexual experience that they couldn't refuse?
You nailed me hard
You engaged in rough, intense sexual activity with me.
I love em when they don't give a mutha fuckin' shit
I enjoy partners who are carefree and uninhibited during sexual encounters.
I could have been someone
I had the potential to be successful and respected.
Instead of falling flat upon my ass
But I ended up failing and being unsuccessful.
Dig me now, fuck me later
Pay attention to me now, we'll have sex later.
And sing it to the tune of faggot faggot faggot ohhh
Use the word 'faggot' in a derogatory way, emphasizing its negative connotations.
It freaks me out when I sound just like my mom
It's unsettling when I realize that I resemble my mother in speech or behavior.
Instead of being just another faggot like I am
Rather than being just another stereotypical gay man, I wish I could stand out and be different.
I played that shit straight
I acted as if I were heterosexual, hiding my true sexual orientation.
Blowin' suckas to the side hopin' I get laid
I pushed aside potential sexual partners in the hopes of getting laid by someone I found more desirable.
Now everybody knows
Now, everyone is aware of my sexual identity or past actions.
No way in hell I can ever live it down
I will never be able to escape the shame or ridicule associated with my sexual identity or past actions.
Molest
A disturbing, non-contextual reference to sexual assault.
Faggot faggot faggot faggot
Continuing to use the word 'faggot' in a derogatory way.
Lyrics Β© JAMES IS A GIRL MUSIC C/O CITRIN COOPERMAN, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JAMES EURINGER
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