Toxic Narcotic was formed with the intent of mixing their favorite elements of punk and hardcore into an original sound with some nihilistic lyrics. This mix of brutal music with extremely energetic shows has created a large local and national following of people from different genres of underground music. The band has toured almost constantly for the past ten years all over North America and Europe. Aside from being the support act on several national tours, Toxic Narcotic has done countless DIY tours and has played with almost every band imaginable in every conceivable location. The band has self-released most of our own material from the very beginning on Rodent Popsicle Records, a label formed by the members of the band in 1992. Rodent Popsicle Records has grown to be one of the largest punk labels in New England and has put out almost one hundred releases to date. The label has helped dozens of local Boston area bands and booked countless shows for local and touring bands large and small.
Toxic Narcotic’s personal belief is that respect and integrity are more important than image and popularity. This is why we have always incorporated whatever style of music we want in our sound with no regard to what people think of us or trying to fit into any one specific clique or genre of underground music. We do not care what genre you choose to classify us as, nor do we care what people think of us! We choose not to rehash old musical styles by sounding like our influences, but rather create our own unique sound like a lot of the bands we are influenced by were doing in their time. Because we mix all kinds of styles into our music we have fans from every genre of underground music. We do not prefer any one group of people or subgenre of punk music over another. The band believes in unity in the so called scene but not at the cost of accepting ignorance from someone just because they dress the same or claim to have the same political views! We judge people by their character and actions not by their words or dress!
-Toxicnarcotic.com band bio
Bullshit Conditions
Toxic Narcotic Lyrics
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I can't afford the rent I can't afford to live
You're so fuckin' rich you'll never comprehend
Hungry, sick and stressed, is all I understand
Bullshit conditions are real I'm so sick of it
But somehow we deal (how ya feel)
Bullshit conditions exist
Bullshit conditions we're in
I'm so sick of it but that's how we live (how you been)
Bullshit conditions exist
Takes all that I got just to persist
Toxic Narcotic's song Bullshit Conditions is a poignant and powerful critique of the economic and social conditions faced by the working class. The lyrics are a searing indictment of the vast inequality that exists in contemporary society, with the singer expressing their frustration at their own inability to get ahead. The opening lines set the tone for the rest of the song, with the singer declaring that they are "so fuckin' pissed, where do I begin?" and lamenting the fact that they cannot afford to pay their rent, let alone live comfortably.
The contrast between the singer's own struggles and the wealth of those at the top of society is a recurring theme throughout the song, with the singer asserting that the rich will never be able to comprehend the plight of the working class. The lyrics are particularly effective in conveying the pervasive sense of fear and anxiety that is a constant companion for those living in poverty, with the singer revealing that they are "hungry, sick and stressed" and that this is "all I understand."
Line by Line Meaning
I'm so fuckin' pissed, where do I begin
I am extremely angry and frustrated, and I don't even know where to start expressing it.
I can't afford the rent I can't afford to live
I can't even afford the basic cost of living, let alone anything extra.
You're so fuckin' rich you'll never comprehend
You have no idea what it's like to struggle financially because you're incredibly wealthy.
Hungry, sick and stressed, is all I understand
All I know is what it feels like to be hungry, sick, and stressed because that's my daily reality.
Bullshit conditions are real I'm so sick of it
These oppressive circumstances we're living in are very real and I'm tired of it.
But somehow we deal (how ya feel)
Despite the hardships, we somehow manage to cope and survive (how are you feeling about it?).
Bullshit conditions exist
There are harmful and unfair conditions that exist in this society.
Takes all that I got just to persist
It requires all my effort and energy just to keep going and survive.
Bullshit conditions we're in
We're all living in these terrible and unjust conditions.
I'm so sick of it but that's how we live (how you been)
I am exhausted and fed up with this reality, but unfortunately, it's the norm for all of us (how have you been coping with it?).
Bullshit conditions exist
Once again, there are harmful and unfair conditions that exist in this society.
Takes all that I got just to persist
I have to keep using all my strength and resources just to stay afloat.
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