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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Surf Combat
Naked Raygun Lyrics
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Hear mommy scream
I ain't got no morals
It's a bloody wayout dream
The noon-day sun makes you want to kill
Mining all beaches
Flying hands and feet
Is no fun but discreet
Muscle Beach is now Pork Chop Hill
Barbecuring babies
Shish-kabob bikinis
Napalm makes you vomit
As it sizzles off your weenie
Surf combat
In the song Surf Combat by Naked Raygun, the lyrics seem to be a commentary on the intense, almost violent nature of competitive surfing culture. The opening lyrics, "Staring at the lifeguards, hear mommy scream" suggest the presence of parents who may be concerned for the safety of their children in the water. However, the singer seems almost indifferent to any kind of moral responsibility, declaring "I ain't got no morals, it's a bloody wayout dream." The imagery of "mining all beaches" and "flying hands and feet" conveys the sense of aggression and competition inherent in the sport.
The lyrics take a darker turn in the third verse, with the references to "barbecuing babies" and "napalm" suggesting a broader commentary on the violence and destruction associated with war. The contrasting image of "shish-kabob bikinis" adds a touch of irony and black humor to what would otherwise be a bleak narrative. Overall, the song seems to be a satirical take on the overheated, hyper-masculine world of competitive surfing, using grotesque imagery to underscore the destructive consequences of unchecked ambition and aggression.
Line by Line Meaning
Staring at the lifeguards
Observing the person responsible for overseeing the safety of swimmers at the beach
Hear mommy scream
Auditory perception of the sound made by a maternal figure
I ain't got no morals
Lacking ethical principles that govern behavior
It's a bloody wayout dream
An exciting but potentially harmful ambition or aspiration
The noon-day sun makes you want to kill
The heat from the midday sun induces aggression
Mining all beaches
Extracting resources from all the sandy shorelines
Flying hands and feet
Lashing out with limbs in a frenzied manner
Poison in your Thermos
A harmful substance placed in a container designed to keep beverages hot or cold
Is no fun but discreet
An unpleasant experience done in secret
Muscle Beach is now Pork Chop Hill
A popular tourist attraction has become the site of violent warfare
Barbecuring babies
Cooking infants over an open flame
Shish-kabob bikinis
Skewering two-piece bathing suits
Napalm makes you vomit
A flammable gel used as a weapon causes nausea and vomiting
As it sizzles off your weenie
The flesh on the male genitalia burns and pops
Surf combat
Fighting in the ocean waves
Contributed by Reagan G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.