Shortly after formation, Kirsten and Phil moved the band to Oakland, CA, then later to Los Angeles.
1991 to 1998 saw the band release three full length records, three seven inches, one live record and several compilation exclusive songs. In support of their output they extensively toured the United States, Mexico, Canada and Europe.
Penelope Spheeris approached the band in 1996 and as a result they are featured in her documentary film "The Decline of Western Civilization: Part III", for which Phil recorded his first soundtrack.
In 1998, just as they were about to embark on a national tour in support of their newest album, The Gut-Wringing Machine, the band came to an abrupt end when Phil died from complications arising from his chronic asthma. Five years past. Five years of mourning. Kirsten participated in other projects, but nothing satisfied her intense anger and frustration with world politics like Naked Aggression.
Thus, in 2003, in light of the second George Bush's Gulf War, Kirsten thought it fitting to reform the band in order to continue carrying on the message started over a decade ago under astoundingly similar geopolitical circumstances. Since the reformation Naked Aggression has toured the U.S., and just returned from Europe with a new split Lp with, Die Schwarzen Schaffe, on Compary Records. Currently they are working on songs for a new full-length album.
- taken from the band's MySpace page : http://www.myspace.com/nakedaggression
Bitter Youth
Naked Aggression Lyrics
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Society tells us how to be I want no part of it
How to act, what to believe I want no part of it
Conformity I want no part of it Conformity - it's not for me!
I want no part of it No! We won't be a part of your society No!
We won't be a part of your society No!
We won't be a part of your society No!
We'll fight back, We'll Fight Back!
Bitter youth Angry youth We are pissed off And we will fight back
Getting rich from greediness I want no part of it
Money can't buy happiness I want no part of it
The American Dream is full of shit I want no part of it
The American dream is full of shit - it's full of shit!
I want no part of it No! We won't be a part of your society
No! We won't be a part of your society No!
We won't be a part of your society No!
We won't be a part of your society No!
We'll fight back, We'll Fight Back! Bitter youth Angry youth
We are pissed off And we will fight back
Greedy lawmakers and redneck police I want no part of it
Force on us their fucked up beliefs I want no part of it
The mainstream world won't let me be
Can't they see I want no part of it No! We won't be a part of your society No!
We won't be a part of your society No! We won't be a part of your society No!
We won't be a part of your society No!
We'll fight back, We'll Fight Back!
The song "Bitter Youth" by Naked Aggression is a classic punk rock anthem that expresses the frustration of youth in a society that imposes conformity, greediness, and oppressive beliefs on them. The lyrics are straightforward and direct, conveying the anger and rebelliousness of the singer and the band.
The first verse criticizes society for telling people how to be and what to believe, promoting conformity over individuality. The singer rejects this oppressive mentality and declares that they want no part of it. The chorus emphatically repeats this sentiment, declaring that they won't be a part of society as it is, and that they will fight back against it.
The second verse takes aim at greed and materialism, calling out the myth of the American Dream as a lie. The singer rejects the idea that money can buy happiness and declares that they want no part of the greediness that enriches people at the expense of others. The chorus repeats the same anti-society sentiment, emphasizing the rebelliousness and determination of the band to stand against the mainstream world. The final verse specifically targets lawmakers and police, criticizing them for forcing oppressive beliefs on society and perpetuating a system of injustice. The song ends with a final declaration of defiance and rebellion, declaring that the band will fight back against the oppressive forces they face.
Line by Line Meaning
Bitter youth Angry youth We are pissed off And we will fight back
The younger generation is angry and bitter about the state of society and they are ready to take action to make changes.
Society tells us how to be I want no part of it
People are constantly bombarded by societal norms of how to behave but the singer wants nothing to do with these expectations.
How to act, what to believe I want no part of it
Society tries to dictate what people should think and believe but the singer wants the freedom to form their own opinions and make their own choices.
Conformity I want no part of it Conformity - it's not for me!
The pressure to conform to societal norms and expectations is not appealing to the artist and they reject it completely.
No! We won't be a part of your society No! We won't be a part of your society No! We won't be a part of your society No! We won't be a part of your society No! We'll fight back, We'll Fight Back!
The artist and their peers refuse to be a part of this society and will do something about it. They will take action to create change.
Getting rich from greediness I want no part of it
The singer finds the obsession with greed and materialism repulsive and does not want any involvement in it.
Money can't buy happiness I want no part of it
The singer does not believe in the societal expectation that money brings happiness and chooses not to pursue that path.
The American Dream is full of shit I want no part of it
The artist does not subscribe to the American Dream, as they believe it is a flawed concept and it does not resonate with them.
The American dream is full of shit - it's full of shit!
The artist doubles down on their rejection of the American Dream, emphasizing just how flawed they think it is.
Greedy lawmakers and redneck police I want no part of it
The artist is disappointed with the corrupt nature of authority figures and the oppressive tactics they employ and wants nothing to do with them.
Force on us their fucked up beliefs I want no part of it
The singer is frustrated with the pressure to conform to the beliefs and values of those in power and wants to break free from that cycle.
The mainstream world won't let me be Can't they see
The artist feels trapped by societal norms and feels society can't see their desire for something different and a better way of living.
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