pasalaska Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 To commemorate Happy Chocolate-Eating Day, this week’s Song of the Week is the gritty Geek Stink Breath, track 4 off Green Day’s fourth album; 1995’s Insomniac. Geek Stink Breath was the first single released off Insomniac, charting at number 27 in the Billboard Hot 100 and number 3 in the Billboard Alternative Songs charts. A rather graphic music video, featuring a real tooth extraction was made to accompany the single’s release – remember to brush your teeth after all the chocolate, Green Day fans! Geek Stink Breath’s lyrics vividly describe both addiction to and symptoms of methamphetamine use, from hallucinations (“I’m picking scabs off my face”) to hyperactivity (“I’m on a roll, no self-control”). The song, as with much of Insomniac’s material, has a dark, gritty sound that reflects the ugly images presented in the lyrics, and Billie Joe’s snarling, somewhat sloppily pronounced vocals add to the song’s overall dirty feel. As mentioned earlier, the official music video released for the song features the band’s friend getting his tooth extracted, with a dentist’s-eye-view of the action, cut in between shots of the band playing the song. It’s not light viewing, especially if you’re eating. So put down that easter egg before hitting play. And if you can’t quite stomach the official video, here’s a fab, High Definition video of the band playing Geek Stink Breath live in Mountain View, California in September 2010. (Video credit: concertkid) Lyrics: I'm on a mission I made my decision To lead a path of self-destruction A slow progression Killing my complexion And it's rotting out my teeth I'm on a roll No self-control I'm blowing off steam with methamphetamine Don't know what I want That's all that I've got And I'm picking scabs off my face Every hour my blood is turning sour And my pulse is beating out of time I found a treasure filled with sick pleasure And it sits on a thick white line I'm on a roll No self-control I'm blowing off steam with methamphetamine Don't know what I want That's all that I've got And I'm picking scabs off my face I'm on a mission I've got no decision Like a cripple running the rat race Wish in one hand shit in the other And see which one gets filled first I'm on a roll No self-control I'm blowing off steam with methamphetamine Don't know what I want That's all that I've got And I'm picking scabs off my face ********************************************************************************************************* You can nominate songs for discussion as Song of the Week in the SotW Nominations and Archive thread, which contains links to each previous Song of the Week in its first post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet Armataged Chump Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 This was my favorite for a while but I overplayed it. This is the first time they played it. What does he say at 1:44? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secondGuessMe Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 This song is amazing. I play it a lot when I'm feeling dizzy... it makes the feeling feel way better. xP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestboundSign! Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 Amazing song. What I love most about it might be its more than just catchy melody! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brigister Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 Such a peculiar song, that slow feel it has is just perfect for its lyrics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeekStinkMe Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 Amazing song. It gave me my name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disapperingirl Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 I just love this song, so insane, anxious and restless both musically and lirically! The words, led by that "sick pleasure", are so strong and smart as well- I've always liked the line "wish in one hand, shit in the other and see which one gets filled first". And it's somehow evident the awareness of the self destruction on your way, it's not like you found yourself in that situation but you made your own decision with your brain, that you can trust anymore. So the lyrics go through the physical consequences- rotting teeth, sour blood, "my pulse is beating out of time"- and of course the mental ones. The way Billie sings "I got no decision, like a cripple running the rat race" just says everything Bad point of the song: I just can't watch that fucking video anymore, or I'd throw up. And now I don't feel like eating chocolate today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brigister Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 This was my favorite for a while but I overplayed it. This is the first time they played it. What does he say at 1:44? I really can't get what he says. It's quite funny how short Billie looks compared to that guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen. Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 I love this song, especially the version from Last Night on Earth: Live in Tokyo (despite the fact BJ flubs the opening line!) as it is really faced paced. I wonder if the official video would work as an anti-eating dietary technique...will try once chocolate season has passed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjrules Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 Great song, but I've actually always thought that Insomniac is the only Green Day album where the singles were actually slightly weaker than a lot of the songs on the album. Like, I personally think that songs like Stuart and the Ave, Westbound Sign and 86 are better than Geek Stink Breath, Brain Stew and Jaded, but I can also see why they would choose to release those songs as singles instead. Obviously a song like Brain Stew would be more radio friendly than Stuart and the Ave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemo. Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 i love the song. but the music video is so creepy. i´m afraid of dentists and that´s why i don´t watch the video very much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DecanoLP Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 Geek Stink Breath has always been of those songs I don't really like... I can't really explain why, but I just can't get into it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
**Maria** Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 It had been a while since a heard this song and I just watched the video yesterday night and now here it is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghesboro Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 I was obsessed with this GSB three months ago. Such a great song. Insomniac's my fovorite album, I think its sound is amazing. I just love this song, so insane, anxious and restless both musically and lirically! The words, led by that "sick pleasure", are so strong and smart as well- I've always liked the line "wish in one hand, shit in the other and see which one gets filled first". And it's somehow evident the awareness of the self destruction on your way, it's not like you found yourself in that situation but you made your own decision with your brain, that you can trust anymore. So the lyrics go through the physical consequences- rotting teeth, sour blood, "my pulse is beating out of time"- and of course the mental ones. The way Billie sings "I got no decision, like a cripple running the rat race" just says everything Bad point of the song: I just can't watch that fucking video anymore, or I'd throw up. And now I don't feel like eating chocolate today Thou, Miss, have my profound respect and admiration for this almost philosophical opinion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie, get your gun Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 Good song. Though I don't enjoy it as much as other people. The video's great btw, just a liiiitle bit disgusting I like the part: "Wish in one hand and shit in the other and see which one gets filled first". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E!!i Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 definately one of my fav songs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juicebox Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 Love this song. I learned how to pronounce methamphetamine properly LOL (In my head I always sing it so I can say it properly haha) It's also a song I like to listen to when I'm mad, or before I play a sport. & The video is rad!! I should challenge my friends to watch it while eating something like jello or yogurt or something, and see who can last the longest "I'm on a roll, no self control" Definitely one of those songs that makes me wanna say "fuck it" and do something outrageous. Delinquency ftw! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mar Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 The imagery in the song and video make me uncomfortable, but it's a good song, for sure. Gotta love that it made the SNL censors miss the "shit," too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ltrbmb17 Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 Love this song very much, especially guitar riffs and especially in live versions. They are amazing! The video is terrific! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJA TC MD Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 This song is amazing. I love the sound that they get live on those guitars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disapperingirl Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 Thou, Miss, have my profound respect and admiration for this almost philosophical opinion Oh shucks, it's just that if I have to comment a song, I wanna write something interesting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E!!i Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 I don't know what you all have against the video? I don't think that it's that disgusting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frunsi Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 i wonder if they're playing in the same room as in the video of stuck with me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Grohl Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 Great pick for this week's song! I wasn't always a huge fan of this song, but there more I heard it (especially in live settings) the more I fell in love with it. But to this day I still can't watch that video without closing my eyes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E!!i Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 Great pick for this week's song! I wasn't always a huge fan of this song, but there more I heard it (especially in live settings) the more I fell in love with it. But to this day I still can't watch that video without closing my eyes. I don't want to offend you but everytime someone writes that he has to close his eyes whilst watching the video or something like this I have to think: Yo pussy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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