Nailbomb hosted other musicians to play guest spots, including D.H. Peligro (Dead Kennedys), Max Cavalera's brother Igor Cavalera (Sepultura co-founder), and Mexican guitarist Dino Cazares (co-founder and guitarist of Fear Factory, Brujeria and Divine Heresy).
Nailbomb's second album, Proud to Commit Commercial Suicide, was a live recording capturing the band's appearance at the 1995 Dynamo Open Air Festival in Eindhoven, Netherlands.
NAILBOMB were a shooting star. Between 1993 and 1995 they released one studio effort, 1994's "Point Blank", and had a warm-up gig the evening before their acclaimed European festival appearance, which was documented as the live album "Proud To Commit Commercial Suicide" (1995). NAILBOMB weren't meant to last, but they sure as hell have made their mark. Nearly 30 years later, the two albums are being re-released and packaged together as "1000% Hate", the title that the band initially had in mind for "Point Blank".
Police Truck
Nailbomb Lyrics
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We're goin' downtown, gonna beat up drunks
Your turn to drive I'll bring the beer
It's the late, late shift no one to fear
Ride, ride how we ride
Ride, low ride
Gonna drag one screaming off the street
And ride, ride how we ride
Black uniform and a silver badge
Cops for real, playin' cops for pay
Let's ride, low ride
Pull down your dress here's the kick in the ass
Beat you blue 'til you shit in your pants
[incomprehensible] got a black stick
There's six of us, babe, so suck on my dick
And ride, ride how we ride
Let's ride, low ride
The left newspapers might whine a bit
But the guys at the station they don't give a shit
Dispatch calls, "Are you doin' something wicked?"
"No siree, Jack, we're just givin' tickets"
As we ride, ride, how we ride
Ride, ride, how we ride
Ride, ride, how we ride
Let's ride, low ride
The song "Police Truck" by Nailbomb is a scathing critique of police brutality and abuse of power. The lyrics describe a group of police officers using their authority to prey on vulnerable people, such as drunks and sex workers. The chorus, "ride, ride how we ride, ride, low ride," suggests a sense of power and control that the officers feel as they go about their unlawful actions.
One of the most disturbing parts of the song comes in the third verse, where a woman is dragged off the street and beaten until she defecates herself. The lyrics are graphic and disturbing, but they serve to highlight the violence and aggression that can be wielded by those in power. The use of the word "babe" to refer to the woman further reinforces the idea that the officers see their victims as objects to be used and discarded.
Line by Line Meaning
Tonight's the night that we got the truck
Tonight we have obtained a truck for a particular purpose.
We're goin' downtown, gonna beat up drunks
We are heading towards the central business district and plan on physically assaulting intoxicated individuals.
Your turn to drive I'll bring the beer
It is your responsibility to operate the vehicle while I provide alcoholic beverages.
It's the late, late shift no one to fear
We are on duty during the late hours of the night, therefore there is no one to challenge us.
Ride, ride how we ride
We proceed along our path without concern for any potential consequences.
Ride, low ride
Our transportation is of a low height and we take pride in this fact.
It's roundup time when the good whores meet
This is the designated time when sex workers congregate.
Gonna drag one screaming off the street
We intend to forcefully abduct one of these sex workers amidst their protests.
And ride, ride how we ride
Regardless of our actions, we proceed forward undaunted.
Black uniform and a silver badge
We wear a dark-colored outfit with metallic insignia denoting our occupation.
Cops for real, playin' cops for pay
We are genuinely employed as law enforcement officers, but we also take on the role for monetary gain.
Let's ride, low ride
We continue our journey in our modest vehicle.
Pull down your dress here's the kick in the ass
We demand that you bend over and expose your rear end for the purpose of assaulting it.
Beat you blue 'til you shit in your pants
We will continue to physically harm you until you have an involuntary bowel movement.
[incomprehensible] got a black stick
We possess an unidentified object that can cause harm, likely a baton or club.
There's six of us, babe, so suck on my dick
There are six of us and we expect you to perform oral sex on one of us.
And ride, ride how we ride
We are unfazed by the gravity of our actions and continue on our path without care.
Let's ride, low ride
We do not waiver in our course of action and proceed to our destination stoically.
The left newspapers might whine a bit
Publications with a liberal political stance could potentially raise issues with our behavior.
But the guys at the station they don't give a shit
However, those in our immediate work environment do not care and will not penalize us for our actions.
Dispatch calls, "Are you doin' something wicked?"
We receive communication from the central dispatch inquiring about our unsavory behavior.
"No siree, Jack, we're just givin' tickets"
We intentionally provide false information to the dispatcher, pretending to perform legitimate law enforcement duties.
As we ride, ride, how we ride
We maintain our unwavering sense of direction and action.
Ride, ride, how we ride
We continue to proceed without regret or consideration for the consequences.
Ride, ride, how we ride
Our journey is not deterred by any obstacles or opposition.
Let's ride, low ride
We continue our mission with unmitigated focus and resolve.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Darren Henley, Eric Reed Boucher, Geoffrey Lyall, Raymond John Pepperelle
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ezcaps8094
RIP D. H. Peligro. You will be missed. We will listen to this instead of a moment of silence to honor you.
@VIDEOgameDROME
RIP D.H. Peligro one of the best
@Ninestatue
Shame they disbanded after this one and only live gig,one of the best "side project" bands to exist even if it was only for a short time.
@tappytibbon927
Ninestatue
A vague step into grind for max, its a favourite lp of mine. Love grind!!
@blackstallion5246
This is so freaking incredible! Fudge Tunnel is in my opinion the most underrated band ever.
@cthulhukc7six6six37
Love this song, means so much in these dark days. My 13yo daughter is loving the Dead Kennedys makes me proud.
@oswaldorivas5183
Rest In Peace Peligro!
@TheTrueMotherNorth
This was a great show!!! Unforgeattable memories \m/
@ezracallaghan8174
This cover is fucking nuts. I shouldn't be surprised with the two Cavalera boys playing, but damn.
@randalltyer5591
I can't help but think that all over this world there are like minded people, stashed away in there homes, listening to music like this, and waiting to do it all again at a festival much like this. This people I speak of, like myself, don't really give a fuck about the world's problems or its politics. We live for one thing and one thing only...moments like this! Damn this is an awesome song no matter who plays it! Lol