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
You're a Disgrace
Naked Aggression Lyrics
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I hear this shit every day
YOUR A DISGRACE!YOUR A DISGRACE! YOUR A DISGRACE!
They all think that I'm cra-zy!
YOUR A DISGRACE!YOUR A DISGRACE! YOUR A DISGRACE!
Always talking down to me
YOUR A DISGRACE!YOUR A DISGRACE! YOUR A DISGRACE!
I'm no longer listening!
If you don't like that I'm different
I don't need you anyways! YOU-WILL-NEVER-CHANGE ME!!!
YOUR A DISGRACE!YOUR A DISGRACE! YOUR A DISGRACE!
I hear this shit every day
YOUR A DISGRACE!YOUR A DISGRACE! YOUR A DISGRACE!
They all think that I'm cra-zy!
YOUR A DISGRACE!YOUR A DISGRACE! YOUR A DISGRACE!
Always talking down to me
YOUR A DISGRACE!YOUR A DISGRACE! YOUR A DISGRACE!
I'm no longer listening!
If you don't like what I'm doing, you don't have to watch me do it
If you don't like how I'm living, its YOUR problem! I don't CARE!
If you don't like that I'm different
I don't need you anyways! YOU-WILL-NEVER-CHANGE ME!!!
The lyrics to Naked Aggression's song "You're a Disgrace" reflect the frustration one feels when their individuality is challenged by society's conforming standards. The repetition of "Your a disgrace" suggests that this derogatory behavior towards non-conformers is encountered on a daily basis, leading the singer to doubt their sanity. Despite this, the singer is determined to stay true to themselves and refuses to be swayed by the negative opinions of others. The lyrics "If you don't like what I'm doing, you don't have to watch me do it" and "If you don't like how I'm living, it's YOUR problem! I don't CARE!" emphasize the importance of self-love and self-acceptance, and the belief that individuality should be celebrated rather than condemned.
The message of the song is universal and relevant to all individuals who have ever felt ostracized or berated for not fitting society's mold. The punk-rock nature of the song adds to the rebellious undertone and reflects the angst of the singer, further emphasizing the message of the song. Assuming that this song was written sometime in the 80s or 90s, the message was especially prescient at the time, as punk rockers and other anti-establishment youth movements were often maligned in the media and by older authority figures.
Line by Line Meaning
YOUR A DISGRACE!YOUR A DISGRACE! YOUR A DISGRACE!
The singer is being insulted and degraded by someone else repeatedly.
I hear this shit every day
The singer is constantly subjected to this kind of verbal abuse.
They all think that I'm cra-zy!
Other people believe the singer is insane or abnormal due to their behavior or beliefs.
Always talking down to me
The person insulting the artist frequently belittles or humiliates them.
I'm no longer listening!
The artist has reached their limit and is refusing to allow the insults to affect them anymore.
If you don't like what I'm doing, you don't have to watch me do it
The singer is asserting their right to live their life how they choose, without being judged or criticized by others.
If you don't like that I'm different
Other people dislike or fear the singer because they are unique or nonconformist in some way.
I don't need you anyways! YOU-WILL-NEVER-CHANGE ME!!!
The artist refuses to let others dictate how they live their life and will continue to be true to themselves despite criticism or pressure to conform.
If you don't like how I'm living, its YOUR problem! I don't CARE!
The artist is dismissing any attempt by others to force them to live in a way they disapprove of, and is stating that other people's opinions about their lifestyle do not matter to them.
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