Discography
• Suicidal Tendencies (1983)
• Join the Army (1987)
• How Will I Laugh Tomorrow When I Can't Even Smile Today (1988)
• Controlled by Hatred/Feel Like Shit...Déjà Vu (1989)
• Lights...Camera...Revolution! (1990)
• The Art of Rebellion (1992)
• Still Cyco After All These Years (1993)
• Suicidal for Life (1994)
• Freedumb (1999)
• Free Your Soul and Save My Mind (2000)
• No Mercy Fool!/The Suicidal Family (2010)
• 13 (2013)
• World Gone Mad (2016)
• Still Cyco Punk After All These Years (2018)
Kill
Suicidal Tendencies Lyrics
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Doing a lot of stupid things
Thinking a lot of stpuid thoughts
And if you want to see one
Just look in the mirror
Gotta kill Captain Stupid, can't you see him
Today we start the new way, we're Suicidal
Won't you join our mission, don't be stupid
Got to kill Captain Stupid
Got to kill Captain Stupid
Brothers killing brothers, what up with that?
Can't you see they're laughing, that ain't funny
Babies making babies, that ain't love
You just got screwed over, get some respect
Got to kill Captain Stupid
Got to kill Captain Stupid
Got to kill Captain Stupid
Got to kill Captain Stupid
Kill him, kill him, kill him
Gotta kill Captain Stupid
Kill him, kill him, kill him
Gotta kill Captain Stupid
Kill him, kill him, kill him
Gotta kill Captain Stupid
Kill him, kill him, kill him
And I don't understand why
People be bringin' Captain Stupid in their lives
Treating him like a superhero
Glorifying him when he ain't nothing but a superpunk
And you see, you're the one who's gonna have to stop him
'Cause you're the one that started him
Oh, what's that?
So now you say life sucks
Well, ninety-nine percent of it's
What you make of it...
So if your life sucks, you suck
What's that crap you're smoking, playing the fool
Waste your life for nothing, when you're something
What the hell you thinking, mind pollution
Got to get back control, it's your life fool
Got to kill Captain Stupid
Got to kill Captain Stupid
Got to kill Captain Stupid
Got to kill Captain Stupid
Kill him, kill him, kill him
Gotta kill Captain Stupid
I gotta, you gotta, I gotta
Gotta kill Captain Stupid
Kill him, kill him, kill him
Gotta kill Captain Stupid
I gotta, you gotta, I gotta
Gotta kill Captain Stupid
What's that now?
Ah, so you're scared to do something about it
Well, you better be scared not to do something about it
Because if you don't kill Captain Stupid
Captain Stupid gonna kill you
Got to kill Captain Stupid...fool
The lyrics of "Gotta Kill Captain Stupid" by Suicidal Tendencies convey a message of self-accountability and the need to eliminate ignorant behavior and negative influences. The first verse highlights the prevalence of foolishness and stupidity in society, blaming it on the lack of critical thinking and reflection in individuals. The chorus emphasizes the importance of taking action to eliminate these negative influences, using the metaphor of "Captain Stupid" as a symbol of ignorance and destructive behavior. The lyrics suggest that individuals have the power to make a change and create a better future by joining in this mission.
The second verse continues this theme by calling out specific instances of harmful behavior, such as violence among family members and teenage pregnancy, and reminding listeners that they have control over their own lives. The bridge questions why people continue to glorify negative influences and urges listeners to take responsibility for their actions and the impact they have on others. The final chorus reinforces the message that inaction is not an option and encourages individuals to act decisively to eliminate "Captain Stupid" and the negative influences that he represents.
Line by Line Meaning
Ah damn, we got a lot of stupid people
There are many people who do unintelligent things
Doing a lot of stupid things
They are performing actions that are not wise
Thinking a lot of stupid thoughts
Their ideas and beliefs are not smart
And if you want to see one
If you want to witness such behavior
Just look in the mirror
Simply observe yourself
Gotta kill Captain Stupid, can't you see him
We need to eliminate foolish behavior, do you not recognize it?
Today we start the new way, we're Suicidal
We begin a different path now, we are Suicidal Tendencies
Gotta kill the old way, we'll make it better
We must abolish previous behavior and improve it
Won't you join our mission, don't be stupid
Would you like to aid our plan, do not be foolish
Brothers killing brothers, what up with that?
Siblings murdering each other, what is happening?
Can't you see they're laughing, that ain't funny
Do you not realize they are joking, that is not humorous
Babies making babies, that ain't love
Infants creating offspring, that is not affection
You just got screwed over, get some respect
You were just deceived, gain some respect
Kill him, kill him, kill him
We must eradicate such behavior
And I don't understand why
I am unable to comprehend why
People be bringin' Captain Stupid in their lives
Individuals allow foolishness to occur in their lives
Treating him like a superhero
They praise such behavior as if it were heroic
Glorifying him when he ain't nothing but a superpunk
Commending such behavior when it is truly worthless
And you see, you're the one who's gonna have to stop him
You are the person who will be responsible for ceasing foolishness
'Cause you're the one that started him
You initiated such conduct
Well, ninety-nine percent of it's
Ninety-nine percent of the time
What you make of it...
Depends on what you do with it
So if your life sucks, you suck
Hence, if one's life is poor, then they are poor in character
What's that crap you're smoking, playing the fool
Why are you engaging in foolishness and making yourself look foolish?
Waste your life for nothing, when you're something
Do not throw your life away when you are capable
What the hell you thinking, mind pollution
What are you thinking, your thoughts are contaminated
Got to get back control, it's your life fool
Regain command of your own life, do not be foolish
What's that now?
What do you mean?
Ah, so you're scared to do something about it
You are frightened to take action
Well, you better be scared not to do something about it
You should be anxious about not taking any action
Because if you don't kill Captain Stupid
If you fail to stop foolish behavior
Captain Stupid gonna kill you
It will ultimately lead to your demise
Got to kill Captain Stupid...fool
We must eradicate foolishness, before it ruins us all
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: CLARK, MUIR
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
p4horror
Great old footage. It showed Suicidal's early less-refined sound in which they sounded just like a Nardcore band which is no surprise they appeared on a mystic compilation around this time.
Storm of the Beast
nothing can get more punk than this
Danny
@Dave Anchoviesyou did not just compare the dwarves to suicidal tendencies lmfaooo
adams85
@Dave Anchovies & the Queers -dont back down '96
Dave Anchovies
Dwarves in 1992. Blood Guts and Pussy. Crushes early west coast hc. Or equal to the greats. Late 80s to 94 they were just as hc as anything
Tom
Circle One
G Stevens
Black flag gets close….🤣
DrewAnthonyNeuro
This is the greatest. No one but Mike Muir can pull off such a funny demeanor and still be taken seriously. This is fuckin rocks! ST 4 Life
Pat Rubbish
THIS IS AMAZING,thank you so much SUICIDAL FOR LIFE!
fucu
THE REAL SUICIDAL TENDENCIES