In 1999 Retard-O-Bot came into existence as music to accompany a series of … Read Full Bio ↴In 1999 Retard-O-Bot came into existence as music to accompany a series of cartoons. Their music was basically ridiculous synthesizer music with a drum machine to handle the beats. The songs were basically meant for comedy, like "Chuck Norris", "Jox", "Arsenio Hall", and "Auctioneer". Their live shows consisted of them starting every show in full, cardboard box robot suits. Their first two releases, 8-Track and Cassette Tape, followed this formula.

Their third release, Scatter-Brained, showed a drastic turn in the band's style. TJ's drumming was added to the music and did a lot for their sound. The tone of the album was much more serious, abrasive, and angry, with Johnny handling most of the vocals with his gruff rapping, Peter's high-pitched vocals and piercing screams backing him up. This was also when they dropped the 2000 from their name. After SB, Johnny left the band, uneasy with the direction it was heading, and pursued other projects. Peter took charge of the band and pushed forward as hard as possible. Benny Normal joined the band to play live keytar. The Rabid EP was released and distributed only at live shows, and after a short break from the extensive touring, Friendship Forever was released. In 2007, after another tour, the Bot released I Don't Think You Really Mean It, an EP which contained several remixes of "I Don't Think You Really Mean It" and "Piggly Wiggly," and re-recordings of songs from Rabid.

Over the years they gained some pretty phenomenal success, including touring spots with the Genitorturers, Screaming Mechanical Brain, Mindless Self Indulgence, and Psychostick, to name a few.

In 2009, Retard-O-Bot was disbanded after lead singer Peter Pepper went on to create a solo project. The sound is similar to Retard-O-Bot with more pop and industrial elements.

Pass Go Collect $200
Retard-O-Bot Lyrics

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I never said I was
Anymore than I am
It's the point of no return
No return, no return, no return

NO, don't look back
No no no, don't hold back

You take what you can
and then you never let it go
They know you won't fucking stop
Until you run the show

You take what you can
And then you never let it go
They know you won't fucking stop
Until you're in control

Don't hold back

Never said I was (x4)

Never said I was you (x4)

Feeble minded people
Thinking they know it all
(?)

Feeble minded people
Thinking they'd get it right
No hopes and no solution
just a fucking fight

Never said I was
Anymore than I

I am.

Overall Meaning

Interpretation: The song "Pass Go Collect $200" by Retard-O-Bot is an anthem about not holding back and taking control. The lyrics talk about not pretending to be something you're not and being unapologetically yourself. The point of no return mentioned in the song is about making a decision to go all in and not being able to turn back from that decision.

The lyrics also touch upon the idea of seizing opportunities and not letting go until you're in control. The repetition of "don't hold back" emphasizes the importance of going after what you want and not being afraid to take risks. In the second half of the song, the lyrics mention feeble-minded people who think they know it all and are always in a fight with no solution. The song's message is to not let these people bring you down and to stay true to yourself.

Line by Line Meaning

I never said I was
I never claimed to be anyone or anything more than what I am

Anymore than I am
I am who I am and nothing more

It's the point of no return
A pivotal moment where there's no going back

No return, no return, no return
There's no way to undo what's been done

NO, don't look back
Don't dwell on the past

No no no, don't hold back
Don't be hesitant, give it your all

You take what you can
Take advantage of opportunities

and then you never let it go
Hold on and make the most of what you have

They know you won't fucking stop
Those around you recognize your drive and determination

Until you run the show
Until you're in charge of your own destiny

They know you won't fucking stop
Those around you recognize your drive and determination