What Is Right
Screeching Weasel · Screeching Weasel [1987]
i'm a punk rock christian with a bug up my
ass gotta know now if it's all worth a fight
cause if there's really a god then what else
is right ? what is right [x4] gotta lot of people
don't like my attitude i don't know what the
fuck i should do if you think it's ok when
i rip in a song then why when i do it to you
is it wrong i gotta girl and i know i'm in love
if you fight all the time can that be enough ?
i gotta girl and i know that she loves me so
why should i feel fucked up, shut out, hoced up,
shut up in destiny ? fuck !
What Is Right
Released on Screeching Weasel's 1987 debut album, 'What Is Right' stands as a defining track of the post-punk revival era. The song encapsulates the band's signature blend of chaotic energy, repetitive guitar riffs, and confrontational vocals that would characterize their entire discography. As a cornerstone of their early work, it exemplifies the raw, unpolished aesthetic that propelled the group to prominence in the mid-80s alternative scene. The recording captures the frenetic momentum of the time, serving as both a sonic manifesto and a testament to the band's ability to distill complex emotions into short, punchy structures. Its enduring presence in the canon of 80s punk rock highlights its role in shaping the sound of a generation.