The introduction of bands like S.O.A. and Minor Threat signaled a change in the mood of the DC hardcore scene. Early hardcore acts like the Teen Idles and the Untouchables had a light-hearted vibe. Songs were often goofy and humorous and few ever approached any sort of serious subject. The new crop of bands that formed, though, like S.O.A., Minor Threat and Youth Brigade, were angrier and projected a tougher image. S.O.A. was a perfect example of this. Musically not as strong as their peers in Minor Threat, their style was simple thrash with Henry's monotone bark on top of the mix. The songs were usually about things that made Henry mad, like girls and cops, or his love of fighting. Despite their rudimentary style and limited musical ability, S.O.A.'s live performances were reportedly exhilarating.
After several shows, Simon left the band to attend college. He was replaced by Ivor Hanson. Dischord Records wanted to put out an S.O.A. release, but the infant label also wanted to put out a record by Minor Threat and there was not enough money to do both. The band had already recorded while Simon was in the group, so Henry solved the problem by paying for pressing of the record himself with money he saved while working as a manager at an ice cream store.
While things were looking up for S.O.A., fate would soon intervene. Henry was offered a chance to audition for LA's Black Flag. After practicing with the band in New York, he was asked to join as their singer. Word of Henry's new gig soon filtered back to Henry's friends in DC, who had mixed feelings about his imminent departure for the west coast. The rest of S.O.A. was particularly disillusioned, as it would likely mean the end of the band. S.O.A.'s last gig was in Philadelphia opening for Black Flag, after which Henry left town with that band.
Henry had approached Ian MacKaye's younger brother Alec about taking over for him in S.O.A., but Alec didn't want to sing Henry's words. Instead, he, along with Michael Hampton and Ivor Hanson, formed the Faith, while Wendel Blow joined proto-skinhead act Iron Cross and later co-founded Lethal Intent. Henry, after changing his last name to Rollins, went on to sing for Black Flag until their demise in 1986.
I Hate the Kids
State of Alert Lyrics
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I hate kids that don't like me
I hate kids that say to me
I hate kids that don't like me
I HATE THE KIDS
I HATE THE KIDS
I hate kids that say to me
I hate kids that say to me
I hate kids that don't like me
I HATE THE KIDS
I HATE THE KIDS
I hate kids, I hate kids,
I hate kids that don't like me
I hate kids, I hate kids
I hate kids that don't like me
STOP!
(no!)
State of Alert's song "I Hate the Kids" is a punk rock anthem that expresses anger towards dislikable children who are rude, disrespectful, and ill-mannered. The lyrics are direct and straightforward, repeating the phrase "I hate kids" multiple times, emphasizing the singer's distaste for such children. The lines "I hate kids that say to me, I hate kids that don't like me" show the singer's frustration towards children who treat him poorly, regardless of whether they like him or not.
The song seems to be a response to the cultural perception of children at the time where children were often portrayed as innocent, pure, and beloved beings. It suggests that not all children are inherently good and that some can be unpleasant, and it's okay to feel negatively towards them. State of Alert's song is empowering to those who feel unheard or mistreated by children and serves as a way to release frustration through music.
Overall, "I Hate the Kids" is a rebellious punk rock song that speaks to the emotional and societal frustrations of individuals towards children who are less than angelic. It's a simple and direct expression of defiance that channels negative emotions into a powerful anthem that resonates with many who feel the same way.
Line by Line Meaning
I hate kids that say to me
I despise children who address me with negative comments directed towards me
I hate kids that don't like me
I strongly dislike children who harbor negative feelings towards me
I HATE THE KIDS
I have an intense aversion towards children
I hate kids, I hate kids,
I have a deep antipathy towards children
STOP!
Cease the current actions or behavior
Contributed by Colton E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
N0n S£RViuM
Classic of classics I love my 80s American hardcore punk
Bailey Osborne
Ahh. I love smooth jazz.
Katy Parker
Punk rock mba.
Punk X Free
<3 <3 <3
9TxONE
I ate the kids lol
Bob Steckenreiner
gut spazz cover =)
Chris Richardsen
yum
anarchOH
SOA>Black Flag + Rollinsband idgaf
Charlie Drake
I hate kids that say to me
I hate kids that don't like me
I hate kids that say to me
I hate kids that don't like me
I HATE THE KIDS
I HATE THE KIDS
I hate kids that say to me
I hate kids that say to me
I hate kids that say to me
I hate kids that don't like me
I HATE THE KIDS
I HATE THE KIDS
I hate kids, I hate kids,
I hate kids that don't like me
I hate kids, I hate kids
I hate kids that don't like me
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