The Suicide File were an angry yet intelligent hardcore band from Boston, M… Read Full Bio ↴The Suicide File were an angry yet intelligent hardcore band from Boston, MA. They broke up in 2003 (but played 3 reunion shows in 2005) and members went on to join Some Kind Of Hate, and The Hope Conspiracy among others. They released two EP's and an LP on Indecision Records, a split 7" with The Hope Conspiracy on Deathwish Inc., and a split with R'N'R released on Championship Vinyl/This Blessing This Curse Recordings. With the exception of the LP, all of their material was included on the posthumous release, Some Mistakes You Never Stop Paying For.

Mission Hill Party
The Suicide File Lyrics

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I can't see past your slick veneers.
Your empty eyes, your hollow sneers.
Why not just kill yourselves instead?
You fucking people are already dead.
Dancing drunk to the radio.
'Cause feeling something is better than nothing at all.
And all the drama queens,
All you self-pity machines are dancing drunk to the radio.

No one's gonna save you, so just quit trying.

No one's gonna save you, so just quit crying.

Overall Meaning

The Suicide File's song "Mission Hill Party" is a scathing critique of superficiality and a lack of authenticity in social gatherings. The singer accuses the partygoers of hiding behind "slick veneers" and "empty eyes", suggesting that their personalities are shallow and inauthentic. He even goes so far as to suggest that they should "just kill yourselves instead", as they are already "dead", meaning they have lost their individuality and sense of self.

Despite the bitter tone of the lyrics, the song acknowledges that there is some value in simply feeling something, even if it is the result of drunkenness and musical distraction. The singer acknowledges that everyone at the party is "dancing drunk to the radio" because "feeling something is better than nothing at all".

The song also contains a call to action, urging the drama queens and self-pity machines to stop trying to find external validation or comfort. The singer reminds them that "no one's gonna save you, so just quit trying" and "no one's gonna save you, so just quit crying". In essence, the partygoers are urged to stop wallowing in their own self-pity and to start embracing their authentic selves.

Line by Line Meaning

I can't see past your slick veneers.
I am unable to overlook your false appearances and pretenses.

Your empty eyes, your hollow sneers.
Your soulless stares and fake smiles reveal your true nature.

Why not just kill yourselves instead?
Why not put an end to your miserable existence by committing suicide?

You fucking people are already dead.
Your lack of empathy and emotional depth makes you lifeless and unfeeling.

Dancing drunk to the radio.
Engaging in hedonistic activities to forget your problems and emotions.

'Cause feeling something is better than nothing at all.
Experiencing any emotion, even negative ones, is preferable to feeling nothing.

And all the drama queens,
Referring to attention-seekers who thrive on creating and fueling drama.

All you self-pity machines are dancing drunk to the radio.
You constantly play the victim and look for sympathy, resorting to drinking to numb your pain.

No one's gonna save you, so just quit trying.
You are responsible for your own well-being and no one will come to your rescue, so stop attempting to seek external help.

No one's gonna save you, so just quit crying.
You need to toughen up and stop wallowing in self-pity as no one will offer you sympathy or empathy.

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