Dead On Arrival
G.B.H. · Race Against Time: Clay Years [2007]
Tracks in his arm made him a man,
No-one could understand.
Each night he'd go out shooting skag,
Met a pusher who sold him a bag.
That's why he was...
Dead on arrival...!
Ran out of money so he stole a car,
Tried to run but didn't get far.
Sent to prison, no turning back,
Saw his arm, weaned him off smack.
That's why he was...
Dead on arrival...!
Out on parole tried to keep calm,
Finally died with a needle in his arm.
Yes out on parole, tried to keep calm,
Finally died with a needle in his arm.
That's why he was...
Dead on arrival...!
Ran out of money so he stole a car,
Tried to run but didn't get far.
Sent to prison, no turning back,
Saw his arm, weaned him off smack.
That's why he was...
Dead on arrival...!
No-one could understand.
Each night he'd go out shooting skag,
Met a pusher who sold him a bag.
That's why he was...
Dead on arrival...!
Ran out of money so he stole a car,
Tried to run but didn't get far.
Sent to prison, no turning back,
Saw his arm, weaned him off smack.
That's why he was...
Dead on arrival...!
Out on parole tried to keep calm,
Finally died with a needle in his arm.
Yes out on parole, tried to keep calm,
Finally died with a needle in his arm.
That's why he was...
Dead on arrival...!
Ran out of money so he stole a car,
Tried to run but didn't get far.
Sent to prison, no turning back,
Saw his arm, weaned him off smack.
That's why he was...
Dead on arrival...!
Dead On Arrival
G.B.H. delivers a gritty, high-energy track on their 2007 album Race Against Time: Clay Years. The song exemplifies the band's signature blend of punk rock and alternative metal, characterized by driving rhythms and raw vocal delivery. Released during a period of intense creative output, the recording contributes to the album's cohesive sound, which explores themes of urban decay and personal struggle. The track stands as a testament to the group's ability to maintain their aggressive, unpolished aesthetic while refining their musical execution. It remains a defining piece of their discography, capturing the restless spirit of the mid-2000s underground scene.