DISCOGRAPHY:
1st Demo (self-released) [8 songs]
s/t 7" EP (To Live A Lie) [12 songs]
ACxDC/Magnum Force/Sex Prisoner split 10"(To Live A Lie) [5 songs]
Wake Up Dead Vol. 1 7" Compilation (Bad Teeth Recordings) [1 song]
State Property 7" EP (Bad Teeth Recordings) [10 songs]
Vanity
Sex Prisoner Lyrics
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Never forget
You can′t cut it
Just kill yourself
Just die
Just do it
Dead to me
Shut down
I can′t stand the sight of you anymore
The lyrics of "Vanity" by Sex Prisoner seem to be aimed at an individual who is perceived as weak, perhaps even a burden. The opening line, "This war," suggests a struggle of some sort, perhaps an ongoing conflict or a personal battle. The next line, "Never forget," could be interpreted as a warning to the subject to remember their place or their vulnerability. The subsequent lines, "You can't cut it / Just kill yourself / Just die / Just do it," are extreme and cruel, conveying a desire for the person to simply give up and end their own life. The line "Dead to me" is particularly harsh, indicating a complete rejection and disregard for this person.
The next line, "Shut down," could be interpreted as a demand for the person to stop being a bother or a nuisance. The final line, "I'll shit on your fucking clothes," is vulgar and degrading, further exacerbating the negative feelings this persona has towards the subject. The closing line, "I can't stand the sight of you anymore," reinforces the idea that the singer wants nothing to do with this person and in fact finds them repulsive.
Line by Line Meaning
This war
The ongoing conflict between us that seems to have no end.
Never forget
Don't ever forget the pain and suffering you have caused me.
You can't cut it
You can't handle the intensity of this situation or match my level of aggression.
Just kill yourself
Your existence is worthless and a hindrance to everyone around you, so it would be best if you just ended your life.
Just die
I want you to cease to exist because of the pain you have brought me.
Just do it
I urge you to commit suicide so that I don't have to deal with you anymore.
Dead to me
I don't see you as a living, breathing human being anymore because of how much you have hurt me.
Shut down
I want you to cease verbal communication or any other form of interaction with me because you are only causing more harm.
I'll shit on your fucking clothes
I have no respect for you and will defecate on the things that belong to you as a way of showing my anger towards you.
I can't stand the sight of you anymore
Your presence is unbearable to me and causes me immense emotional pain, so I want you out of my life.
Contributed by Lillian E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.