Boot Party
Total Chaos Lyrics
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We're the ones that make the noise
Oi Oi we're the boys
We hit the streets like clockwork orange
Oi Oi we're the boys
We're the ones that make the rules
Oi Oi we're the boys
We'll beat 'em down like droogy boys
Hit the streets we're looking for a fight
See the nazi's to beat down tonight
Beat 'em down to ground
Keep on fighting until they're dead
The lyrics of Total Chaos's song Boot Party seem to glorify violence against Nazis, as the refrain of "Oi Oi we're the boys" is repeated multiple times throughout the song, and is followed by statements such as "We hit the streets like clockwork orange" and "We'll beat 'em down like droogy boys." The song seems to center around a group of tough guys who are proud to be violent and to fight against those they see as their enemies, in this case, Nazis. The second verse specifically references "see the Nazis to beat down tonight," indicating a deliberate intention to seek out and physically attack people who hold white supremacist views. The song has a strong punk rock influence, with a driving beat and snarling vocals.
While the lyrics to Boot Party are certainly aggressive and violent, they are also reflective of a specific subculture within punk rock that developed in the late 1970s and early 1980s. This subculture, known as Oi!, was characterized by its working-class roots and its focus on street-level issues such as racism, poverty, and inner-city violence. Many Oi! bands, including Total Chaos, had a strongly anti-fascist stance, which is why the song's lyrics specifically target Nazis. While some critics have argued that songs like Boot Party promote violence or even hate speech, others see them as a form of resistance against a broader culture of white supremacy and oppression.
Line by Line Meaning
Oi Oi we're the boys
We are a group of young men identifying as skinheads or punks who share interests in music, fashion, and politics.
We're the ones that make the noise
We are known for being loud and disruptive. We make our presence known through our attitudes and behavior.
We hit the streets like clockwork orange
We roam the streets in search of excitement and mayhem. We derive inspiration from the fictional gang in the film 'A Clockwork Orange.'
We're the ones that make the rules
We have our own set of rules and codes of conduct that guide our behavior. We reject mainstream society and its norms.
We'll beat 'em down like droogy boys
We will physically attack our enemies, just as the droogs in 'A Clockwork Orange' did. We use violence to establish dominance and protect our subculture.
Hit the streets we're looking for a fight
We actively seek out confrontations with people and groups that we perceive as enemies. We enjoy physical altercations and see them as a way to prove our toughness.
See the nazi's to beat down tonight
We specifically target individuals who hold Nazi beliefs or who we perceive as fascists. We see them as threats to our way of life and actively seek to extinguish their views.
Beat 'em down to ground
We will use physical violence to inflict pain and harm on our enemies. We aim to incapacitate them and make them feel powerless.
Keep on fighting until they're dead
We will continue to fight our enemies until they are no longer a threat. We see violence as necessary to protect our subculture and will stop at nothing to ensure its survival.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: SHAWN ROBERT BODDEN, JEFF BROWN, ROBERT M. CLAWSON, SUZY OWENS
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