The Misfits were known for their sing-along "Whoa-oh-oh" choruses after the 1982 "Walk Among Us" LP -- and although Naked Raygun are often cited as having been influenced by The Misfits in this regard, the reverse is the case.
Haggerty and Kezdy would later join with Larry Damore of the Bhopal Stiffs to form Pegboy. Pezzati fronted The Bomb. A reunion in the late 90s produced the live album Free Shit!. The band reunited for Riot Fest 2006 on November 5, 2006 in Chicago, Illinois, and is playing a west coast tour in December, 2007.
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Blight
Naked Raygun Lyrics
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If you're into the blight
Haven't we learned at all?
Time and again
We lose in the end
How does it feel to be burned?
And in your tears
You count just on one hand
The remaining years
Check yourself again
(Test yourself again)
Lovers and your friends
Lovers and your friends
Assume that it'll end
(Plague has reached the land)
Against your time again
Treat each month like a year
(Treat each hour like a year)
Back to the blight
It may be alright
We're just too close to the source
Hop a plane bus or cab
Or leave it to Abbott Labs
Look to the past, plot a course
The Naked Raygun's song Blight seems to be a warning about the dangers of ignoring environmental destruction and pollution. The lyrics suggest that the future may look bright to those who seem unbothered by the environmental degradation, as they appear excited by the blight. The singer of the song questions humanity's inability to learn from their past mistakes, as time and again they seem to be losing in the end. The line "How does it feel to be burned?" seems like a metaphor for the consequences of environmental neglect that may affect people in the form of climate change.
The song seems to suggest that people tend to ignore the warning signs until it's too late. The line "In your blood again and in your tears, You count just on one hand, The remaining years" appears to be addressing the short-sightedness of some people when it comes to environmental problems, with individuals ignoring the impact of climate change on future generations.
The song advises people to check themselves and test themselves for their tendencies to disregard environmental concerns. The singer emphasizes the importance of being aware of the impact of environmental problems on our loved ones and friends, against the idea that people tend to assume that they will not be affected. The song seems to caution against continuing down the same path that humanity is currently moving towards, with the line "Back to the blight, It may be alright, We're just too close to the source."
Line by Line Meaning
The future looks bright
The future appears promising
If you're into the blight
If you enjoy suffering and misfortune
Haven't we learned at all?
Have we not gained any knowledge from our experiences?
Time and again
Repeatedly
We lose in the end
We ultimately fail
How does it feel to be burned?
What is the sensation of being hurt?
In your blood again
Affecting you deeply
And in your tears
Eliciting strong emotions
You count just on one hand
You only have a few years remaining
The remaining years
The time left until the end
Check yourself again
Evaluate yourself once more
(Test yourself again)
(Examine yourself again)
Lovers and your friends
The people closest to you
Assume that it'll end
Expect it to conclude soon
(Plague has reached the land)
(A disaster has taken hold)
Against your time again
Fighting against the threat once more
Treat each month like a year
Make the most of each moment
(Treat each hour like a year)
(Savor every minute)
Back to the blight
Returning to the source of pain and suffering
It may be alright
It could potentially be okay
We're just too close to the source
We are too near the cause of our problems
Hop a plane bus or cab
Travel to escape
Or leave it to Abbott Labs
Or depend on others to solve it
Look to the past, plot a course
Examine history to determine a direction
Contributed by Gavin R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.