Stupid Fucking Kids

Slapshot's song 'Stupid Fucking Kids' is a raw and unfiltered critique of youth culture, particularly within the punk and hardcore scenes. The lyrics express a deep sense of frustration and disillusionment with the younger generation, who are perceived as being angry without cause and insatiable in their desires. The opening lines, 'What the fuck are you angry for? Got what you want and you want some more,' set the tone for the song, highlighting the perceived entitlement and performative rage of the youth. The artist's disdain is palpable as they wish for these individuals to 'get off my fucking stage,' indicating a desire for authenticity and a rejection of what they see as superficial posturing.

The song continues to lambast the younger generation for their conformity disguised as individuality. Lines like 'Same old everybody has them tattoos' and 'Scream individual - follow the herd' point out the irony of a subculture that prides itself on being different, yet ends up looking and acting the same. The artist criticizes the performative aspects of the scene, where kids 'dance like a moron and look like a fool,' and 'act like a hard guy when you're such a nerd.' This suggests a deep-seated frustration with the lack of genuine individuality and the prevalence of herd mentality.

In the latter part of the song, the artist reflects on their own involvement in the scene, expressing regret and a sense of wasted time. The lines 'I've wasted time watching life pass me by' reveal a personal disillusionment, suggesting that the artist feels they have spent too much time immersed in a culture that ultimately feels hollow. The repeated refrain 'Stupid fucking kids' serves as a blunt and biting summary of their feelings, encapsulating the anger and disappointment directed at a generation that, in their view, has missed the mark on what it means to be truly authentic and individualistic.