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
We're Not Happy 'Til You're Not Happy
Toxic Narcotic Lyrics
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"It's so fuckin' far away it doesn't affect me"
Everything you won't say I'll be different anyway
I don't fucking give a shit today it's gonna fuckin' get you
Too many times we've heard it before certainly nothing new
How many crimes can you ignore 'till something happens to you
Run out of excuses so take the abuse, finally sick of you
We're not happy 'till you're not happy
We're not happy 'till you're not happy
We're not happy 'till you're not happy
We're not happy 'till you're fuckin' pissed
All day every day see it on the news you say
"It's so fuckin' far away it doesn't affect me"
That's right you were wrong this is why we wrote this song
You may not be way to far it's gonna fuckin' get you
Too many times we've heard it before certainly nothing new
How many crimes can you ignore 'till something happens to you
Run out of excuses so take the abuse, finally sick of you
That's our duty that's why we live finally getting through
We're not happy 'till you're not happy
We're not happy 'till you're not happy
We're not happy 'till you're not happy
We're not happy 'till you're fucking pissed
All day you go laughing on, all this suffer is around you
What do you expect from a world that has sentenced you to die
Want you to comprehend the repercussions that will lead us to an end
We'll die no question why we burned all we needed to survive
What did you expect from the dues that we taught them to neglect?
Want you to comprehend the repercussions that will lead us to an end
There is no excuse we're all guilty for the methods that we used
What did you expect?
The lyrics of "We're Not Happy" by Toxic Narcotic convey a strong message of frustration and discontent with the apathy and indifference of society towards the problems plaguing the world. The song addresses the common attitude of detachment, where people claim that the issues happening around them are too distant to affect them personally. The lyrics challenge this mindset, asserting that regardless of one's perception, the consequences of these problems will eventually catch up to everyone.
The song highlights the repetition of this dismissive attitude, emphasizing that it is nothing new to hear people shrug off the crimes and tragedies until they themselves become victims. The lyrics suggest that society has run out of excuses for turning a blind eye and accepting abuse. The frustration and anger towards this apathy fuel the determination to make a difference and provoke a reaction from those who are complacent. The chorus, "We're not happy 'till you're not happy, we're not happy 'till you're fucking pissed," expresses the desire to elicit a strong reaction and compel people to take action.
Furthermore, the lyrics delve into the consequences of not addressing these problems. The song challenges individuals to understand the repercussions that ultimately lead to the downfall of society. It suggests that the world, in its disregard for important issues, has already doomed itself to a bleak future. The lyrics imply a sense of shared responsibility, holding everyone accountable for the methods and neglect that have brought society to this point.
Overall, "We're Not Happy" by Toxic Narcotic serves as a rallying cry against apathy and indifference, urging people to wake up and take action before it is too late.
Line by Line Meaning
All day every day see it on the news you say
You see it on the news every day, and you claim that it's so distant from your reality that it has no impact on you.
"It's so fuckin' far away it doesn't affect me"
You dismiss the events happening far away because you believe they have no influence on your life.
Everything you won't say I'll be different anyway
All the things you choose not to express, I will remain distinct and separate from you regardless.
I don't fucking give a shit today it's gonna fuckin' get you
I don't care at all today, but it will eventually catch up to you and have consequences.
Too many times we've heard it before certainly nothing new
We've heard similar excuses and justifications too many times in the past, and it's nothing original or surprising.
How many crimes can you ignore 'till something happens to you
How many acts of wrongdoing can you overlook until they directly impact your own life?
Run out of excuses so take the abuse, finally sick of you
When you run out of excuses, you accept the mistreatment and become fed up with your behavior.
That's our duty that's why we live finally getting through
It is our responsibility and purpose in life to make you understand and finally reach a breakthrough.
We're not happy 'till you're not happy
We won't find contentment until you experience dissatisfaction.
We're not happy 'till you're not happy
We won't find contentment until you experience dissatisfaction.
We're not happy 'till you're not happy
We won't find contentment until you experience dissatisfaction.
We're not happy 'till you're fuckin' pissed
We won't find contentment until you become extremely angry and upset.
All day every day see it on the news you say
You still continue to witness the events on the news every day, and you claim it's too far away to affect you.
"It's so fuckin' far away it doesn't affect me"
You persist in believing that it's too distant to have any impact on your life.
That's right you were wrong this is why we wrote this song
You were mistaken, and this is precisely why we composed this song.
You may not be way too far it's gonna fuckin' get you
You might not be as detached as you think; eventually, it will catch up to you and have consequences.
Too many times we've heard it before certainly nothing new
We have repeatedly heard similar excuses and explanations, and it's nothing fresh or unexpected.
How many crimes can you ignore 'till something happens to you
How many wrongful acts can you disregard until they directly affect your own life?
Run out of excuses so take the abuse, finally sick of you
When you exhaust all your justifications, you endure the mistreatment and eventually become fed up with your actions.
That's our duty that's why we live finally getting through
It is our obligation and reason for existence to eventually make you understand and reach a breakthrough.
We're not happy 'till you're not happy
We won't find contentment until you experience dissatisfaction.
We're not happy 'till you're not happy
We won't find contentment until you experience dissatisfaction.
We're not happy 'till you're not happy
We won't find contentment until you experience dissatisfaction.
We're not happy 'till you're fucking pissed
We won't find contentment until you become extremely angry and upset.
All day you go laughing on, all this suffer is around you
Throughout the day, you continue to laugh while all this pain and torment surround you.
What do you expect from a world that has sentenced you to die
What kind of outcome do you anticipate from a world that has condemned you to perish?
Want you to comprehend the repercussions that will lead us to an end
We desire for you to understand the consequences that will eventually bring about our demise.
We'll die no question why we burned all we needed to survive
There will be no uncertainty regarding why we perished; it will be because we destroyed everything necessary for our survival.
What did you expect from the dues that we taught them to neglect?
What outcome did you anticipate from the obligations that we encouraged them to disregard?
Want you to comprehend the repercussions that will lead us to an end
We want you to understand the consequences that will eventually bring about our demise.
There is no excuse we're all guilty for the methods that we used
There are no justifications; we are all culpable for the means we employed.
What did you expect?
What were your expectations?
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