Bastard In Love
Black Flag · Loose Nut [1985]
Bastard in love, there's no turning back
Punish your lover, and then just turn your back
Punish your future, to spite your past
Love turns to hate, with every spell you cast
You keep waiting for the love that you want to feel
But you'd never believe it when the tell you that
love is real, You keep wishing... but
My love is real
My love is real
My love is real
My love is real
Bastard in love, they push, you shove
There's no point in asking, you'll never know why
You run and don't listen, I sit home and cry
My heart sinks further with each of your lies
Bastard in love, I can't help what I feel
And what I feel, I'll feel to the end
There may be no right, and there may be no wrong
But ther is pain, and it always lasts too long
Bastard In Love
Released on Black Flag's 1985 album Loose Nut, "Bastard In Love" stands as a defining track of the band's evolution into hardcore punk. The song exemplifies the genre's raw energy and aggressive delivery, featuring the iconic bass-driven rhythm that became synonymous with the group's sound during this period. As a staple of their discography, it captures the frustration and intensity characteristic of the mid-1980s underground scene. The recording reflects the band's shift toward faster tempos and more direct vocal styles, cementing their reputation as pioneers of the hardcore movement. This track remains a significant representation of Black Flag's artistic trajectory in the years following their earlier, more experimental work.