Institutionalized by Suicidal Tendencies
“And I'm all like "Oh, nah, it's ok, you know. I'll figure it out."”
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And I'm all like "Oh, nah, it's ok, you know. I'll figure it out."
"I'm not crazy - in an institution
You're the one who's crazy - in an institution
You're driving me crazy - in an institution
They stuck me in an institution
Said it was the only solution
To give me the needed professional help
To protect me from the enemy -- myself."
The anthem of my youth seems more poignant the older I get.
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Recently reacquainted with this punk gem. Everything a good punk song should be: equal parts speed, anger, and snarl.
I still love this song. And as an added bonus, we are treated to a special appearance by Jack Nance and Mary Woronov as "dad" and "mom."
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I quoted this song to a music-savvy 33-year-old friend of mine. She'd never heard of it. THIS MUST NOT STAND
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Colin Meloy tweeted (re their new video): "The video was directed by Bill Fishman. He also directed the video for "Institutionalized" so that sold it there for me really". I didn't know what he was referring to. Now I do...
