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Nobody Hears Suicidal Tendencies 1992 [Embed For Use By Upgraded+] They said to me open up reach out ask for help what's wrong don't be afraid you're not alone They forgot to tell me no was actually listening. |
Rebel Girl Bikini Kill 1991 [Embed For Use By Upgraded+] We thought we were so cool, hiding a forbidden zine in our lockers. We met at midnight and planned a walkout in case the school board voted against letting girls join the football team. We spread the word in hushed whispers in the hall and passed coded notes in class. We thought we were so cool, showing up at the assembly with purple hair and combat boots with red laces. When an argument broke out over whether a girl would cry if tackled, I laughed and asked if a boy could take a hit from a girl without being a wuss. Before he could finish the word bimbo, my fist connected with his nose, and a sickening sound echoed through the gym. Blood sprinkled the hand that slid the brass knuckles into my pocket and I walked out. I was so cool that day. |
Domination Pantera 1990 [Embed For Use By Upgraded+] One day, I felt a small ember of ire somewhere deep inside me. It patiently waited for me to notice. The burning got a little more intense as the days turned into weeks. After a month, red ribbons of anger began to violently swirl. It didn't take too long for them to transform into huge flames of hate. I controlled them as best as I could for a while. Until the day I woke to find an endless and uncontrollable rage take over. |
Don't Worry, Be Happy Bobby McFerrin 1988 [Embed For Use By Upgraded+] Why does everyone always say not to worry? Is that an option? If so, please explain how I can experience it too. Can't I worry and be happy at the same time? I frequently have different emotions simultaneously. That's common. I think. Is there a magic potion to dissolve all my concerns? Share it with me! While we're at it, how come people say put on a happy face? I'm pretty sure my happy face is just as pretty as my neutral face. All I know is that when someone says it to me, I just want to punch them. That's probably not normal. |
La Bamba! Los Lobos 1987 [Embed For Use By Upgraded+] My oldest, Brooklyn, is getting married! Is it awful that I'm not excited? I was probably more excited to hear she was 18 and pregnant than 19 and engaged. I'm aware that high school sweethearts that marry can have a successful marriage, but I know the odds against them too. My parents were married young and I think if my dad hadn't died 20 years later they'd still be together. Maybe I'm just projecting because my first marriage failed horribly and the divorce was a nightmare. Either way, she's getting married! Barrel of Monkeys- Day 5 |
I Fought the Law Dead Kennedys 1987 [Embed For Use By Upgraded+] In Texas, public high school students must take and pass a class on interacting with law enforcement officers in order to graduate. WTF? What does that say about society? I can't imagine my child mouthing off to an officer, not to mention some of the things I've read about recently. Of course, I tell my kids to stand up for their beliefs..but be smart about it. There's a difference between being belligerent and contentious. Now, I haven't looked over the syllabus the state freely offers, so maybe I'm missing some vital information. It just seems outrageous that teachers are required to do this instead of parents. I assumed it was a basic parental responsibility to teach your kids this shit. I mean, I don't want robot children of the corn kids, I encourage them to question people, ideas, etc., but use your head! I want them to be able to fight with their fists as well as their brains. You want to stick it to the Man, that's fine with me. As long as you do it legally. A Barrel of Monkeys entry |
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but seems to be okay today. I worry about my poor circulation, scrub my toes with a soft bristle brush, watch discoloration come and go. I probably need new arteries or veins but hey... "Heathcare" USA (enough said?). I may be better off trying something here in Thailand. But still... wish I lived in a country that had adequate patient based healthcare. Thailand and Taiwan mostly do, but I can't access it. First world systems like Europe, Canada and Australia do, but again, I can't access it.