The Germs disbanded following Crash's suicide on December 7, 1980. Their music was influential to many later punk rock acts. Pat Smear went on to greater fame performing with Nirvana and the Foo Fighters.
In 2005, actor Shane West was cast to play Crash in the Germs biographical film What We Do Is Secret (named after a song by the Germs). He performed with Smear, Doom, and Bolles at a production party for the film, after which the Germs reformed with West as singer. The new lineup of the band has performed a number of tours in the United States, including performances on the 2006 and 2008 Warped Tours.
On January 16, 2019, bassist Lorna Doom (born as Teresa Ryan) passed away.
Sex Boy
The Germs Lyrics
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I am the fucking son of a superman
I got a weapon that's as deadly as life
It's a well trained tool, a master guy
Every day it's the same, regime
A dozen girls are on my scene
Say sex boy, will you come into my hand
Take a number, it's supply and demand
Anytime that I can
I'm the fucking son of a superman
I got a weapon that's as deadly as life
It's a well trained tool, a master guy
I put my knife into your gut
You gotta be above when you're above
Wanna make love
Say it exactly, sex boy, such a sideshow poster
After such a sweet, sweet slut
Any time that I can
I'm the fucking son of a superman
I know what it takes
What in the time that I can and can't do
I know what it takes to satisfy you
I know what it takes
That's why your time is due
In the house of fortune
I take it out and you know
It's gonna come from behind
Just like you and you and you and you
The Germs' song "Sex Boy" is a reflection of lead singer Darby Crash's promiscuous lifestyle, fueled by his drug addiction at the time. The lyrics describe his sexual conquests with various women, boasting about his prowess and treating them as mere objects. He sees himself as a superman with a deadly weapon, his unabashed sexuality. The line "I put my knife into your gut" may allude to his self-destructive behavior and the danger that it poses to himself and others.
The chorus "Anytime that I can, I'm the fucking son of a superman" suggests a sense of entitlement and invincibility, which further reinforces the idea of Crash's recklessness. The line "Take a number, it's supply and demand" implies that women are lined up waiting for him, emphasizing his belief in his own importance and desirability.
Ultimately, the song portrays a nihilistic view of sexuality, devoid of any emotional connection or regard for others. It speaks to the darker side of punk culture, where excess and rebellion are celebrated, but also confronts the consequences of such behavior.
Line by Line Meaning
I take it anywhere, any time that I can
I'm always ready for sex, anytime, anywhere
I am the fucking son of a superman
I am invincible and unstoppable, just like Superman
I got a weapon that's as deadly as life
My sexual prowess is unmatched and it's dangerous
It's a well trained tool, a master guy
I am skilled and experienced in satisfying women
Every day it's the same, regime
My routine involves sleeping with multiple girls every day
A dozen girls are on my scene
There are many girls who are interested in having sex with me
Say sex boy, will you come into my hand
Girls openly ask me for sex and offer themselves to me
They're all on the floor, I better do what I can
The girls are willing to do anything sexual and I must take advantage
Take a number, it's supply and demand
There are so many girls that I have to manage them like a business
I put my knife into your gut
I am ruthless and will do whatever it takes to please a woman sexually
You gotta be above when you're above
Sex is a power struggle and I am always on top
Wanna make love
I am constantly searching for opportunities to have sex
Say it exactly, sex boy, such a sideshow poster
Girls objectify me and treat me like a sex toy or a tool
After such a sweet, sweet slut
I have already slept with many girls who are eager to please me
I know what it takes to satisfy you
I am confident in my ability to please women sexually
That's why your time is due
I feel entitled to use women for my own sexual pleasure
In the house of fortune
My lifestyle is extravagant and I always have access to women
I take it out and you know
I flaunt my sexual power and use it for my own benefit
It's gonna come from behind
I surprise women with my sexual advances, sometimes from behind
Just like you and you and you and you
I use and discard women, treating them as interchangeable sexual objects
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Alex Weyls
So smacked, drunk, sloppy, out of time, out of key, loud, dirty, and so fucking good. They would puke on stage and roll around in broken glass... they define punk rock
AZ Bandit
I used to have this tape.. love this.. one of his best work.
Nick Mercado
Darby was straight shmacked the fuck out
downallyourstreets
I thought he only did heroin the one time, to die: and taped a sign above him saying βHere lies Darby Crashβ or some such art-death slogan.
AZ Bandit
It's punk raw.. not like the glamour shit now..
justenkace1
You could try...but this was 77...with a mic taped to his hand.cuz he was so drunk...nope. This is perfect. Polish it up and lose its beauty.
Angus Knight
I'm ze fucking son of ze superman.
AGraveman
@DerMortos76 actually yes i have seen this cd on numerous occasions. How do you know i havent?
DerMortos
@AGraveman This not the same version from the bootleg, or MIA album. This is from the live Germicide show. So no, you haven't.
Hank Clock
anyone? Not at all!! It's punk rock and concerning the guitar chords it's all the same. It's the greatest genre that's all, anyone?