Unit:187 (also known as Unit 187) was formed in Vancouver, Canada. Vancouver industrial scene influences such as Front Line Assembly and Skinny Puppy helped guide the band to write their first self titled studio album which was released by 21st Circuitry in 1995. In 1998, the band's second album Loaded, produced by Devin Townsend gained critical acclaim with several of the songs becoming international favorites on the industrial music charts. In 1999, 21st Circuitry Records collapsed, and left the band to find a new home for their music. In 2001, Unit:187 released Capital Punishment on their new label, COP International.
Crackhead
Unit:187 Lyrics
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They take it all and you
Avoid the truths, oh, I
Don’t need your kind, ‘cause I
Ain’t going out, oh, you
Can’t take me down, no way
Ain’t going down
?
?
?
This all comes over you
They probe your mind and you
Don’t feel so bad, so I
Don’t need your minds, ‘cause I
Ain’t going out, oh, you
Can’t take me down, no way
Ain’t going down
?
?
?
?
Crackhead...
Brain dead...
You need your fix, oh, you
Just shoved it in and you
Took yourself away
Don’t really care, ‘cause I
Ain’t going out, oh, you
Can’t take me down, no way
Ain’t going down
Blow your fucking brains out
The lyrics to Unit:187's song "Crackhead" are a critique of drug use and addiction. The first verse is directed at the drug dealer, who takes advantage of the addict by taking all their money and leaving them with nothing. The lyrics suggest a refusal to be a victim or to give in to the addiction. The refrain "Ain't going out, oh, you can't take me down, no way" is a declaration of strength and resilience in the face of addiction.
The second verse is directed at the addict, as they are described as being in a state of delusion or denial. The addict's mind is being "probed" by the drug, and they are unable to see the reality of their situation. The lyrics suggest a refusal to be drawn into this distorted reality, as the singer declares "Don't need your minds, 'cause I ain't going out."
The chorus repeats the refrain from the first verse, emphasizing the singer's refusal to be taken down or destroyed by addiction. However, the final line "Blow your fucking brains out" is a violent and disturbing statement, which could be interpreted as a cautionary tale or a reflection of the destructive nature of addiction.
Line by Line Meaning
You want the lines owed you
You desire what's rightfully yours
They take it all and you
They take everything you have
Avoid the truths, oh, I
You refuse to accept the truth
Don’t need your kind, ‘cause I
I don't want people like you in my life
Ain’t going out, oh, you
I'm not leaving, no matter what you do
Can’t take me down, no way
You can't defeat me
Ain’t going down
I won't give up
This all comes over you
It all falls upon you
They probe your mind and you
They intrude into your thoughts
Don’t feel so bad, so I
I'm not sorry for you
Don’t need your minds, ‘cause I
I don't need your opinions or thoughts
Crackhead...
A derogatory term for an addict
Brain dead...
A derogatory term for someone who lacks intelligence
You need your fix, oh, you
You are addicted and in need of drugs
Just shoved it in and you
You consumed the drugs in a reckless manner
Took yourself away
You distanced yourself from reality
Don’t really care, ‘cause I
I'm indifferent to your situation
Blow your fucking brains out
An expression of extreme contempt and aggression
Contributed by Harper L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.