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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Walk In Cold
Naked Raygun Lyrics
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From boiling water the residue?
A sea full of people
But after the action who's left with you?
They're standing on others.
You're standing on hope to see you thru.
The atmosphere's wanning
They stand on your toes they breathe with you
With virgin eye and heart of cold
And mind of child I swear it's
Not the way I thought it would be
And of the others?
Fools in a glass house throwing stones
Delusions of lacking
Unless one can top it leave it alone
A no - alee dream place
Where waves in my blood crash violent tone
And after all effort
The pain and the rain claim you their own
With virgin eye and heart of cold
And mind of child I swear it's
Not the way I thought it would be.
The lyrics of Naked Raygun’s “Walk in Cold” present a bleak outlook on society and relationships. The singer questions the value of human connection and the aftermath of one’s actions. He contemplates the residue left behind after boiling water, which can be interpreted as the damage caused by conflict and how it lingers even after the initial event has passed. The sea full of people represents society, but the singer questions who is actually left with him after actions are taken. The imagery of people standing on each other and standing on hope conveys a sense of desperation and the struggle to survive in a society that values competition over cooperation.
The singer’s tone is one of disillusionment. He describes himself as having a “virgin eye and heart of cold, and mind of child,” suggesting that he is trying to approach the world with a fresh perspective but finding only disappointment. The line “not the way I thought it would be” is repeated in the chorus, emphasizing the singer’s feeling of being let down by the world. He contrasts his own perspective with that of “the others,” whom he describes as fools in a glass house throwing stones. This suggests that those around him are also struggling, but perhaps they are less aware of their own delusions.
The final lines of the song describe the toll that life can take on a person. The image of waves crashing in his blood creates a sense of chaos and turmoil within the singer, and the pain and rain ultimately claim him as their own. The song’s overall message is a bleak one, suggesting that human relationships are fraught with difficulty and that it’s hard to find meaning in a society that values competition over compassion.
Line by Line Meaning
Ever consider
Have you ever thought about
From boiling water the residue?
What's left behind after boiling water?
A sea full of people
A large group of people
But after the action who's left with you?
Who remains by your side after everything is said and done?
They're standing on others.
Some people are using others for their own benefit.
You're standing on hope to see you thru.
You rely on hope to carry you through difficult times.
The atmosphere's wanning
The mood is becoming less positive.
They stand on your toes they breathe with you
Some people are so close to you that they breath the same air and infringe upon your personal space.
With virgin eye and heart of cold
Having a pure and innocent perspective, but also feeling distant and indifferent.
And mind of child I swear it's
Despite appearances, there's still a childlike quality to one's way of thinking.
Not the way I thought it would be
Life is not turning out as expected.
And of the others?
What about everyone else?
Fools in a glass house throwing stones
People who are in a vulnerable situation still trying to harm others.
Delusions of lacking
False beliefs in not having enough.
Unless one can top it leave it alone
If you can't compete, then don't bother trying.
A no - alee dream place
A place of lost hopes and unfulfilled dreams.
Where waves in my blood crash violent tone
A feeling of intense emotions and turmoil within oneself.
And after all effort
Despite trying their best
The pain and the rain claim you their own
The struggles and hardships take a hold on you and become a part of your life.
Contributed by Madelyn W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.