Nasty
The Prodigy Lyrics

The Prodigy’s “Nasty” has a strikingly raw and aggressive sound to it, and the lyrics echo this intensity. The repeated phrase, “nasty, nasty,” emphasizes the song’s harshness and suggests a disregard for convention and politeness. The phrase “triple x-rated” takes this further, indicating a distinct lack of concern for mainstream norms or censorship. The use of “justice, a waste-pit” is similarly subversive, rejecting the idea of justice as a positive or productive force. Instead, the song implies that justice is a pit, something that swallows up and destroys rather than providing resolution.

The emphasis on dirt and the repeated phrase “deeper in the dirt” implies a sense of immorality or filth attached to the song’s subject matter. The phrase “making bodies hurt” furthers this idea, suggesting physical violence or sexual gratification. The repetition of the phrase “deep down” towards the end of the song is an interesting addition, as it almost feels like a warning or a threat. Overall, “Nasty” seems to revel in its own unapologetic aggression, rejecting social norms and conventions without apology.