I think the people talking about it being from the point of view of a psychopath are off. Danny himself was frustrated with Danny Quayle and the moral panic of the time, I feel the song is essentially from HIS point of view. He's angry at all of it, and he's sarcastically inviting them to cure him, it's a very sardonic song, he's essentially saying it's all madness, and he's achieving catharsis by writing about these extreme emotions.
@elfojuice More accurately, I think it's not a psychopath per se, but an ignorant member of "the masses" whom the (fundamentalist) Christians believe they can cure.
THis song was inspired by the 1992 Dan Quayle "family values" election campaign. The song is actually sung from the point of view of a psychopath, who the Christians think they can "cure".
WOW! This song is still so very relevant in Texas, where the christian taliban reigns. Perry? It chills me that he will run for pres-will make "W" seem light weight.
My only quibbles with this video is that it features too much crowd and not enough Johnny "Vatos" Hernandez and true percussion and certainly not enough on the horns. But what a great experience. I wish I could have been there.
Saw their final East Coast tour at what is now the 9:30 Club in DC. Brilliant show, and a very friendly bunch of guys, they could kick it like few could. They were a rare moment of clarity, intelligence, and inspiration in a dismal couple of decades of music- and we need them now more than ever! Wish they'd do a reunion album and tour, but Danny has said that years of touring have pretty much destroyed his hearing. But I'd travel cross country to see them if it ever happened! Miss you guys...
@maddrb0b I was at the WUST show as well. What an incredible night. When he jumped off the stage into our pseudo-mosh pit it was as if he had never done that before. I listen to this now and feel like I took them for granted and I have always been a true fan. So much genius, charisma and talent on stage at any time. Purists might disagree but I liked the absence of horns at this show as it allowed them to really throw down (see mosh pit comment)... It is really cool to revisit in, thanks!
This was my first concert. I was 6 years old with my mom and her friends. I was painted as a skeleton. I'm sure through my fucked up life this song and experience is what kept me sane. :)
Each and every time I hear this song or see the video, I somehow feel emotionally ...... erect. Especially with the earplugs in ... Danny pounding his music fast and hard into my head. *cough* No double entendre here, folks. Not a bit. ;)
i was a lowly sales guy at the music store on pearl st. you guys made my day on the radio tone slide an the tenor ,ill miss Oingo Boingo love peace from ivy
I am still amazed this is the opening song of the night! Can you imaging doing 2 full sets plus an encore after that!? Talk about setting the bar high
I saw Oingo Boingo 5 times in concert over the years. Wish I had made it to this one. One of the greatest live band perfomers I have ever seen. WE MISS YOU OB
I saw Oingo Boingo 5 times in concert over the years. Wish I had made it to this one. One of the greatest live band perfomers I have ever seen. WE MISS YOU OB
@MrJbadass Unfortunatly, this was their final concert. The band disolved in 1995. Danny Elfman, the lead singer, has gone on to have an extrordinary career in writing music for the movies.
@dragonholder411 ~ doesn't look a thing lik'em ~ jack is bettr lookin' ~ & ~ has that plush look ~ I think danny has bettr manners than that ~ don't U think ~
@TJae1 Well don't forget the whole computer editing thing ya know. Actually, he also did the voice of Bone Jangles from corpse bride, and he's done LOTS of other voices for songs and characters, so he's technincally a whole lot of different people in one. The computer just helps. And yes, Jack IS better looking than Danny, but Edward Scissorhands is the best! And he is much more gentelmanly *in my opinion at least* ;)
@TJae1 Naw, I'm too young, but I've heard it was amazingly awesome! And I can tell just by the energy these guys put off from the stage, it's like all the fans turn into 1 big pulsing organism type thing, all differences set aside for the one love of that music that they all share. That's kinda what it's like at a disturbed concert I've heard, but these guys are way over what disturbed can do.....
@dragonholder411 ~ IOW ~ R U going 2 c it ? 4 myself ~ mayb ~ depp has voice talent ~ unless it was a computer ~ mutated version~ w/ the wrds: ** JOHNNY DEPP ** patchd to the movie poster
@TJae1 XD Naw, I'm not, I don't have the money to go see movies. I've heard mixed reviews about it, but mostly that it was pretty good. Has a few dirty jokes in it too....*snickers*
@dragonholder411 ~only 15 USD for 3D ~ Johnny Depp in 3D What movies will U view for 15 & will U b dressing up as awesom-o, scissor-hands sister, rango or etc. this yr :
I forgot how amazing this song is. It was so much fun introducing my 12 year old daughter to it today. She is a fan of his, but only from Nightmare Before Christmas. I love that she is old enough to start to appreciate DE for his other music. He is a freaking legend.
Would be better if it was a bit longer and more repititious. And with a touch more middle-aged, middle-class angst. Maybe copy a few more ideas from Pink Floyd/Roger Waters songs to really complete the concept... really take us into the world of a fully functional, commercially successful insane person.
even though oingo boingo isnt making music anymore, danny elfman still is! check out the anniversary music box he is releasing with tim burton, theres going to be a ton of exclusive oingo boingo content on there
Does somebody know where I can find the official video to this? once saw it, of the Director of most Tool videos if I'm correct. I really loved the video, but can't seem to find it anywhere.
Why the hell do you have to have stupid arguments about religion on youtube? I mean, is there seriously no better place? I hate when people have wars on the comments page instead of commenting on the damn video! It's a good video, great song, and an incredible band. Just leave it at that and don't bring "God" into it.
@hikariheir I wasn't arguing about fucking "God". I only expressed that the lyrics in this song reflects what I think and feel about of FUNDAMENTAL evangellic forms of christianity and those that follow it, and how **fundimentalists** try to impose their dogma on everyone that doesn't conform to their beliefs, and demonize others. I belief people are free to believe what the fuck ever they want as long as they aren't harming anyone and aren't trying to brow beat and shove it upon everyone else
well, the song is kind of ABOUT it. Why do YOU have to interrupt other people's conversations to tell them that they don;t need to comment except to say "this song is awesome!" even though your own comment contradicts this?
Bearing in mind that this is a group that was founded in '72 and went until '95, I think a lot of people may disagree with you. Also, this took place 15 years ago on Halloween, so I think they are okay on the skeletons.
I admire these guys for so many reasons! Not the least of which is the fact they "Opened" their farewell show with this monster. There is nothing like tapping into the darker nature of us weak humans.
This song continues be my virtual message to all fundimentalist christians..and to their insanity and mediocrity they want to force and impose on everyone.
These are, of course, everyone's generalized, exaggerated, ignorant views stupid people have about something they don't understand, but are by no means accurate. There's nothing insane about it, and I'd like you to explain how one goes about enforcing mediocrity, if you even know what you mean by that.
Someone said that "society is afraid of that which they don't understand, so it is easier to label and put someone in a box," and you are proving this to be absolutely true."
this only proves my point any more. If all you can say is *laugh,* you obviously have no mind power with which to actually have a productive argument with someone. If you actually have a legitimate problem with Christianity, I'd love to hear it; otherwise, stop being petty with your childish insults.
@jacobpotter I have better things to do than waste my time arguing with some random person on the internet. Go argue with someone that gives a shit, go browbeat someone else with your high and mighty views...
One of the most painful dissapointments in music history, unfortunately, is that this song is part of the 10% of this album that doesn't sound like...a band a lot farther from their prime than they were. < : /
Ahh, memories... I never got to see them in concert... but I did happen to come across this in my DVD collection while on mushrooms.... I watched it from start to finish and fucking cried at the end when it was over! The best concert DVD ever!! So glad they did this!!!
Elfman said he has not plans and that he will never tour again because of the hear damage it caused. Bummer, I saw them back in the day and if not for Phish it would have been the coolest show I ever saw. "Let's sanitize our little brains . . .'
Well that is deliciously abhorrent. I love it. Bands that push buttons tend to be my favorites, either musically or lyricaly. Oingo Boingo has consistently done both.
I was there...this was maybe the 6th Boingo cncert I attended...if you went to one you will NEVER forget the energy and the genius..and obviously from what he did in film scores he proved that.
the most haunting, disturbing, and quite possibly the most well-written song ever made. the ending gives me chills, no matter how many times i've heard it.
@RiotSk8Team001 I have to agree, this song disturbs me everytime I hear it and yet I usually have to listen 2 times in a row because I cannot get enough. The only song I can think of that rivals the creepyness is Peter Gabriel's "The Intruder". I recomend it highly, though it has totally different subject matter.
elfman is highly respected composer.film and allelse .Listen to da early punk arrangements he was always sophisicated .I 'd like to know how much input from da other members cuz what they did is awesome!!!
Aww the lyrics make me sad. I hate when people are hypocritical, especially Christians-- we're supposed to be humble not judgmental and disrespectful but so many are making us all look "holier than thou". So sad. Great song.
This is absolutely amazing.
Tyroki 1 week ago in playlist YouTube Mix for Oingo Boingo
Is that a "juggalo" (or whatever) at 2:15? *Shot*
GodofReapers 2 weeks ago
Drum Circle Of Two:)
MyPaul1957 2 weeks ago
Interesting how a song that is almost twenty years old is somehow just as relevant today as it was back then (aside from the Dan Quayle reference).
crdeath27 3 months ago 3
Wow! This man can perform! <3
BubbleT1ger 3 months ago
I think the people talking about it being from the point of view of a psychopath are off. Danny himself was frustrated with Danny Quayle and the moral panic of the time, I feel the song is essentially from HIS point of view. He's angry at all of it, and he's sarcastically inviting them to cure him, it's a very sardonic song, he's essentially saying it's all madness, and he's achieving catharsis by writing about these extreme emotions.
ArrestedDecayBand 4 months ago 3
@elfojuice More accurately, I think it's not a psychopath per se, but an ignorant member of "the masses" whom the (fundamentalist) Christians believe they can cure.
GodofReapers 4 months ago
THis song was inspired by the 1992 Dan Quayle "family values" election campaign. The song is actually sung from the point of view of a psychopath, who the Christians think they can "cure".
elfojuice 4 months ago
Truly the music of madness.
chipples19 6 months ago 10
WOW! This song is still so very relevant in Texas, where the christian taliban reigns. Perry? It chills me that he will run for pres-will make "W" seem light weight.
cheryllatif 6 months ago 3
My only quibbles with this video is that it features too much crowd and not enough Johnny "Vatos" Hernandez and true percussion and certainly not enough on the horns. But what a great experience. I wish I could have been there.
DinoWmn 6 months ago
does anyone know why this song is called insanity? because its an insane good song
devolution678 7 months ago
@devolution678 because it's about the insanity of religious fundemntalism (or CHRISTinsanity).
seapockets 4 months ago
WHO THE HECK WOULD DISLIKE THIS!!!??? DANNY IS A BIG PART IN THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS HE HAS A GREAT RANGE OF VOICE
devolution678 7 months ago
@devolution678 extremist christians for example.
TheTricksterLoki 6 months ago
Saw their final East Coast tour at what is now the 9:30 Club in DC. Brilliant show, and a very friendly bunch of guys, they could kick it like few could. They were a rare moment of clarity, intelligence, and inspiration in a dismal couple of decades of music- and we need them now more than ever! Wish they'd do a reunion album and tour, but Danny has said that years of touring have pretty much destroyed his hearing. But I'd travel cross country to see them if it ever happened! Miss you guys...
maddrb0b 7 months ago
@maddrb0b I was at the WUST show as well. What an incredible night. When he jumped off the stage into our pseudo-mosh pit it was as if he had never done that before. I listen to this now and feel like I took them for granted and I have always been a true fan. So much genius, charisma and talent on stage at any time. Purists might disagree but I liked the absence of horns at this show as it allowed them to really throw down (see mosh pit comment)... It is really cool to revisit in, thanks!
BQblr 6 months ago
So, you're 11 now? I'm not buying it. Do you mean you saw OB at 6?
lgtrojan15 7 months ago
@lgtrojan15 This was in 1995....so he was 6 in '95, and is now 21/22.
24jeffgordonrules 7 months ago
I WANT TO MAKE VIOLENT LOVE WITH HIM!
Debbie321lopez 7 months ago
This was my first concert. I was 6 years old with my mom and her friends. I was painted as a skeleton. I'm sure through my fucked up life this song and experience is what kept me sane. :)
MirroredxGh0st 8 months ago
I have a feeling this is what it would be like to be on acid
T3amRock3tExecutiv3 8 months ago
@T3amRock3tExecutiv3 Acid makes this song better.
CoolToobmovie 6 months ago
Great. Another acid flashback.
Debbie321lopez 9 months ago
sad to see that 13 people do not like oingo boingo insanity well it seems that they do not love there life to the fullest :P
hikaruandkitty 9 months ago
Each and every time I hear this song or see the video, I somehow feel emotionally ...... erect. Especially with the earplugs in ... Danny pounding his music fast and hard into my head. *cough* No double entendre here, folks. Not a bit. ;)
MagzHalo 9 months ago 12
@MagzHalo lol...
Sicvicious 1 month ago
I miss Oingo Boingo!!!!
08maricuca 9 months ago 3
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in-cre-di-ble W O W !
pengyou55 10 months ago
If Mad Scientists acted more like Danny Elfman, then even Superman couldn't stand a chance!
RedneckYachtClubber 10 months ago
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Insanity is right, a genius and a mad man are only a padded room and straight jacket apart... Danny, you are a genius on the edge of insanity bro.
TKCoutside 10 months ago
Insanity is right, a genius and a mad man are only a padded room and straight jacket apart... Danny, you are a genius on the edge of insanity bro.
TKCoutside 10 months ago 3
7:29 Dannys face.
ScuzziRorschach 10 months ago
i was a lowly sales guy at the music store on pearl st. you guys made my day on the radio tone slide an the tenor ,ill miss Oingo Boingo love peace from ivy
TheIverson6 10 months ago
God I love this song so damn much :D the damn truth in Elfman, and Oingo Boingo... shame they will never be together again =(
WickedKProductions 11 months ago
the worst part of this song is 7:43
RayKanen69 11 months ago
Oh hell yes, this is my favorite song. I love Oingo Boingo.
shizelpops 11 months ago
this should be the theme for silent hill
giddy123456 11 months ago
I am still amazed this is the opening song of the night! Can you imaging doing 2 full sets plus an encore after that!? Talk about setting the bar high
Malzarin 11 months ago
Behold the awesome that is insanity.
BlaineCraner 1 year ago
I saw Oingo Boingo 5 times in concert over the years. Wish I had made it to this one. One of the greatest live band perfomers I have ever seen. WE MISS YOU OB
boingophreak 1 year ago
I saw Oingo Boingo 5 times in concert over the years. Wish I had made it to this one. One of the greatest live band perfomers I have ever seen. WE MISS YOU OB
boingophreak 1 year ago
i cant listen to this without thinking that this would be the result of jack skellington having a rock band :P
clarinetbandgeek3 1 year ago
Holy shit now I got a new band to follow! HTF am I gonna afford that??
MrJbadass 1 year ago
@MrJbadass Unfortunatly, this was their final concert. The band disolved in 1995. Danny Elfman, the lead singer, has gone on to have an extrordinary career in writing music for the movies.
boingophreak 1 year ago
9 ppl missed the Like It Button
CoolToobmovie 1 year ago
Jesus even went to his concerts.....now if that don't say something, I don't know what does!
dragonholder411 1 year ago
totally - religiously a riot!
mrx92mr2t 1 year ago
I wish I can see this concert... Netflix does not have the concert DVD, but they DO have the special features disc. That's just too weird and stupid.
melody10120 1 year ago
So hoooooooooot
renatacortemartinho 1 year ago
I went to this concert as well. No concert has topped it since. So energetic. Was just amazing.
mythicalnic 1 year ago
@mythicalnic im jealous
XxLuvDentzxX 1 year ago
@mrjoemumford @maltyful @bankguy1000 @29razorbock29 ~ was here ~ less for @bever49 ~
TJae1 1 year ago
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TJae1 1 year ago
... mayb cough syrup ~
TJae1 1 year ago
snds like jack skelling-2klb ~ on lemon-ade
TJae1 1 year ago
This was my ABSOLUTE favorite song when I was 3 years old lol
I danced to it all around the house from age 3 to 8... I'm thinking you could call me an odd child xD
beaniebabe47 1 year ago
snds like jack skelling-2klb ~
TJae1 1 year ago
@TJae1 well gee, I wonder why? XD U do know that Danny does jack's singing voice, right?
dragonholder411 1 year ago
@dragonholder411 ~ doesn't look a thing lik'em ~ jack is bettr lookin' ~ & ~ has that plush look ~ I think danny has bettr manners than that ~ don't U think ~
TJae1 1 year ago
@TJae1 Well don't forget the whole computer editing thing ya know. Actually, he also did the voice of Bone Jangles from corpse bride, and he's done LOTS of other voices for songs and characters, so he's technincally a whole lot of different people in one. The computer just helps. And yes, Jack IS better looking than Danny, but Edward Scissorhands is the best! And he is much more gentelmanly *in my opinion at least* ;)
dragonholder411 1 year ago
@dragonholder411 ~ thnxs 4 the background ~ Tim stays to the dark side w/ this films ~ His bettr (4 Me) planet of the apes & batman 2 ~ what did U think of alice ~ btw ~ look shrp for ~ @bever49 @mrjoemumford @maltyful @bankguy1000
TJae1 1 year ago
@TJae1 I liked alice & wonderland, but Edward Scissorhands is my fav. ;) and who r those people??
dragonholder411 1 year ago
@dragonholder411 ~ goodness ~ white soxx accounts for 1 aggressive troller ~ I've had them litter most all my stuff (I'm not the only 1)
over a samsung disagreement ~ chck out the hyperlinks ~
U'll see what I mean
TJae1 1 year ago
@TJae1
AW TJ U CAN FIX IT
YOU'RE MR FIXIT REMEMBER
29razorbock29 1 year ago
@dragonholder411 ~ Ur rite Scissorhands ~ was pretty good ~
TJae1 1 year ago
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@dragonholder411
TJ Doesn't relize what goes around comes around.
But I think he's starting to.
29razorbock29 1 year ago
@dragonholder411 ~ dude ~ have U been 2oo any of these concerts ~ snds like an awesome audio experience ~
TJae1 1 year ago
@TJae1 Naw, I'm too young, but I've heard it was amazingly awesome! And I can tell just by the energy these guys put off from the stage, it's like all the fans turn into 1 big pulsing organism type thing, all differences set aside for the one love of that music that they all share. That's kinda what it's like at a disturbed concert I've heard, but these guys are way over what disturbed can do.....
dragonholder411 1 year ago
@dragonholder411 ~ I can imagine ~ the dude is the like the punk/funk version of~ John williams
TJae1 1 year ago
@TJae1 TJ FAILS
29razorbock29 1 year ago
@TJae1
help tj with his big fix
HA HA HA
maltyful 1 year ago
@TJae1
tjs BACKFIRE FIX
HA HA HA
MrJoemumford 1 year ago
@TJae1
WHO CARES
MrJoemumford 1 year ago
@TJae1
tj will fix it
bankguy1000 1 year ago
@TJae1
fix this
bankguy1000 1 year ago
@TJae1
BIG TJ FIX
29razorbock29 1 year ago
@TJae1
TJ THE FIXER UPPER
maltyful 1 year ago
@dragonholder411 ~ told ya so :) ~ no more soxxs ~> goin' 2 cee Rango :
TJae1 11 months ago
@TJae1 Hope you enjoy it! ^^
dragonholder411 10 months ago
@dragonholder411 ~ IOW ~ R U going 2 c it ? 4 myself ~ mayb ~ depp has voice talent ~ unless it was a computer ~ mutated version~ w/ the wrds: ** JOHNNY DEPP ** patchd to the movie poster
TJae1 10 months ago
@TJae1 XD Naw, I'm not, I don't have the money to go see movies. I've heard mixed reviews about it, but mostly that it was pretty good. Has a few dirty jokes in it too....*snickers*
dragonholder411 10 months ago
@dragonholder411 ~only 15 USD for 3D ~ Johnny Depp in 3D What movies will U view for 15 & will U b dressing up as awesom-o, scissor-hands sister, rango or etc. this yr :
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TJae1 IS A FUNNY BOY
bever49 1 year ago
This song has more meaning to it than the average middle finger,,,,,
dragonholder411 1 year ago
Like the campy NIN. Beautifully written song, great drum work.
touchandgod 1 year ago
I'm just OBSESSED with this song!!
keebyfox 1 year ago
WHERE IS THE F***ING LOVE IT BUTTON???
06yarbrougha 1 year ago 61
@06yarbrougha its the refresh button. :)
WilAzzamEdison 8 months ago
@06yarbrougha Calm down, this is their worst song!
ohgee1 8 months ago
@ohgee1 naw .. its not there worst
WilAzzamEdison 8 months ago
Happy Halloween from the USA!
raynsung 1 year ago
Did anyone else orgasm? Or am I the only one?
RayKanen69 1 year ago 81
@RayKanen69 I still am... lol.... Im on the video...
myn911 1 year ago
@RayKanen69 I think I did. I was at this concert. Holy hell these guys were unreal live!!!
magneticedgerep 1 year ago
@RayKanen69 i did twice... now i just opened a fresh can of crisco
WilAzzamEdison 9 months ago
@RayKanen69
Yes to the first question. No to the second.
DinoWmn 8 months ago
@RayKanen69 well remember to handy wipe your chair down ya nasty bastard!lol
mlotshaw78 7 months ago
I forgot how amazing this song is. It was so much fun introducing my 12 year old daughter to it today. She is a fan of his, but only from Nightmare Before Christmas. I love that she is old enough to start to appreciate DE for his other music. He is a freaking legend.
woodrowtammy 1 year ago 3
epic....
chrome781 1 year ago
Would be better if it was a bit longer and more repititious. And with a touch more middle-aged, middle-class angst. Maybe copy a few more ideas from Pink Floyd/Roger Waters songs to really complete the concept... really take us into the world of a fully functional, commercially successful insane person.
curtaink 1 year ago
@curtaink clever, I smiled. true. I do like the tune.
rsoarch7 1 year ago
I wish I'd written this song. It's flawless.
NikkTemplar 1 year ago
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even though oingo boingo isnt making music anymore, danny elfman still is! check out the anniversary music box he is releasing with tim burton, theres going to be a ton of exclusive oingo boingo content on there
muzakmusic 1 year ago
i can watch this every night I HAVE THE WHOLE CONCERT ON 2 DVDS!!!!!!!!
XxLuvDentzxX 1 year ago 2
@XxLuvDentzxX I cannot find it anywhere. You are one lucky person.
DinoWmn 6 months ago
@DinoWmn well it was origiannly on a tape that my friend had bought the night of the concert and they put it on DVD for me...
XxLuvDentzxX 6 months ago
Was there...I am the virus,are you the cure?
wizardrick57 1 year ago
If more people went to Oingo Boingo concerts it would make them lose the urge to burn the Koran.
badjaycl 1 year ago 2
Does somebody know where I can find the official video to this? once saw it, of the Director of most Tool videos if I'm correct. I really loved the video, but can't seem to find it anywhere.
Robinzorz 1 year ago
Where can I sign up for a Oingo Boingo cover/tribute band? I love these guys and their music needs to be carried on!
Malzarin 1 year ago
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ShrinkingDad 1 year ago
@Malzarin
Check out Dead Man's Party! Best Boingo tribute band out there...if you're in CA.
PTCruiserMama 1 year ago
no direction to this one
Aus78Formula 1 year ago
This is just amazing!!!! Love the song :D
DemonCartoonist19109 1 year ago
absolutely awesome !!!!!!
IDtopsecret 1 year ago
@jacobpotter & ShadowArtist
Why the hell do you have to have stupid arguments about religion on youtube? I mean, is there seriously no better place? I hate when people have wars on the comments page instead of commenting on the damn video! It's a good video, great song, and an incredible band. Just leave it at that and don't bring "God" into it.
hikariheir 1 year ago
@hikariheir Why can't they restrict to who's date mentioned god the most or SOMETHING! Oh yah, PG-13 site.
steadfastcoward 1 year ago
@hikariheir I wasn't arguing about fucking "God". I only expressed that the lyrics in this song reflects what I think and feel about of FUNDAMENTAL evangellic forms of christianity and those that follow it, and how **fundimentalists** try to impose their dogma on everyone that doesn't conform to their beliefs, and demonize others. I belief people are free to believe what the fuck ever they want as long as they aren't harming anyone and aren't trying to brow beat and shove it upon everyone else
ShadowArtist 1 year ago
@hikariheir
well, the song is kind of ABOUT it. Why do YOU have to interrupt other people's conversations to tell them that they don;t need to comment except to say "this song is awesome!" even though your own comment contradicts this?
jacobpotter 1 year ago
Man, I'm a Christian and I still love this song. It's just so good!
Kaelzoroden 1 year ago 3
@Kaelzoroden
ja me too.
it's awesome
jacobpotter 1 year ago
Love the elf
WilAzzamEdison 1 year ago
best live preformance ever!
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Song is disgusting. The old people performing... Gross. Skeletons so 13 years ago.
The Ginge, absolutely so ugly...I really hope he has a day job
Platformschick 1 year ago
@Platformschick
Bearing in mind that this is a group that was founded in '72 and went until '95, I think a lot of people may disagree with you. Also, this took place 15 years ago on Halloween, so I think they are okay on the skeletons.
Kaelzoroden 1 year ago
was at the san diego show and it was awesome! danny is one of the few true musicians of our time. virtus danny!
anarchistp 1 year ago
Id love to see you DEAD! Dead! DEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAD! love that part
Bond23d 1 year ago
I admire these guys for so many reasons! Not the least of which is the fact they "Opened" their farewell show with this monster. There is nothing like tapping into the darker nature of us weak humans.
Malzarin 1 year ago
This song continues be my virtual message to all fundimentalist christians..and to their insanity and mediocrity they want to force and impose on everyone.
ShadowArtist 1 year ago
@ShadowArtist
These are, of course, everyone's generalized, exaggerated, ignorant views stupid people have about something they don't understand, but are by no means accurate. There's nothing insane about it, and I'd like you to explain how one goes about enforcing mediocrity, if you even know what you mean by that.
Someone said that "society is afraid of that which they don't understand, so it is easier to label and put someone in a box," and you are proving this to be absolutely true."
jacobpotter 1 year ago
@jacobpotter LMAO. Ha ha ha ha ha ha Cool story bro!
ShadowArtist 1 year ago 3
@ShadowArtist
this only proves my point any more. If all you can say is *laugh,* you obviously have no mind power with which to actually have a productive argument with someone. If you actually have a legitimate problem with Christianity, I'd love to hear it; otherwise, stop being petty with your childish insults.
jacobpotter 1 year ago
@jacobpotter I have better things to do than waste my time arguing with some random person on the internet. Go argue with someone that gives a shit, go browbeat someone else with your high and mighty views...
ShadowArtist 1 year ago
@ShadowArtist
again with the radically illogical assumptions. Seriously, if you can't make an intelligent statement just don't bother.
jacobpotter 1 year ago
@jacobpotter LOL
ShadowArtist 1 year ago
Amazing Lyrics!
Dadflex 1 year ago 2
One of the most painful dissapointments in music history, unfortunately, is that this song is part of the 10% of this album that doesn't sound like...a band a lot farther from their prime than they were. < : /
HarlotBug3 1 year ago
Ahh, memories... I never got to see them in concert... but I did happen to come across this in my DVD collection while on mushrooms.... I watched it from start to finish and fucking cried at the end when it was over! The best concert DVD ever!! So glad they did this!!!
lyricia1996 1 year ago 3
they played at my friends wedding reception only the band not danny elfman
emugamer 1 year ago 2
Brilliant. Love the drumming, love the stage set, love the build.
Am I the only one who thinks of these guys as the campy NIN?
touchandgod 1 year ago 4
@touchandgod i dont think of em as nin cause these guys have ALOT more inovated ideals
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uberari 1 year ago
Not really, no. But to each their own. And do you mean ideas?
touchandgod 1 year ago
Boingo forever!!!!!
God, I wished I had seen them in concert -- had plenty of opportunity darn it!
skyraider03 2 years ago
anyone know if they are gonna do a reunion tour?, my dad got me into Oingo Boingo and I swear they rock!
TheMasterPotty 2 years ago
Elfman said he has not plans and that he will never tour again because of the hear damage it caused. Bummer, I saw them back in the day and if not for Phish it would have been the coolest show I ever saw. "Let's sanitize our little brains . . .'
inverhillsphilo 2 years ago 3
That sucks. I'd love to see him in concert. He does great making music for movies too.
mistatt2 1 year ago
I was there that night and Boingo was one of the best live bands that I saw over and over.
digitaldirt777 2 years ago 10
I've always known of this group, but never listened.. These lyrics are brilliant.
FONEternal 2 years ago 4
<3 this stuff. Off which dvd etc. please so I can pick up! Thanks in advance for reply good sirs/ma'am
111ElLobo 2 years ago
@111ElLobo its off the dvd "farewell"
uberari 2 years ago
is that Mark Emery?
psycold 2 years ago
@psycold who? the singer? no thats danny elfman.
uberari 2 years ago
I was just joking, he looks like Mark Emery who is the most well known marijuana advocate
psycold 2 years ago
@psycold i wasnt being mean i was just answering your question.
uberari 2 years ago
I didn't think you were being mean :D
psycold 2 years ago
Danny isn't wearing shoes! and he's wearing shorts o.O
Buffalunky3 2 years ago 4
And looking mighty fine he is!
mistatt2 2 years ago 5
Boingo's later stuff was fantastic...not that their early stuff is bad, its just really neat how that band evolved.
zpatrick 2 years ago 7
Looks like he just woke up lol
cookaburagumdrop 2 years ago 3
Well that is deliciously abhorrent. I love it. Bands that push buttons tend to be my favorites, either musically or lyricaly. Oingo Boingo has consistently done both.
Malzarin 2 years ago 16
I was there...this was maybe the 6th Boingo cncert I attended...if you went to one you will NEVER forget the energy and the genius..and obviously from what he did in film scores he proved that.
buckskinreiner 2 years ago 2
W O W!!!!
parkeralan 2 years ago
the most haunting, disturbing, and quite possibly the most well-written song ever made. the ending gives me chills, no matter how many times i've heard it.
RiotSk8Team001 2 years ago 68
@RiotSk8Team001 I have to agree, this song disturbs me everytime I hear it and yet I usually have to listen 2 times in a row because I cannot get enough. The only song I can think of that rivals the creepyness is Peter Gabriel's "The Intruder". I recomend it highly, though it has totally different subject matter.
Malzarin 1 year ago 5
Agreed.
RiotSk8Team001 1 year ago
@Malzarin
sammythehyena 1 year ago
@Malzarin i recommend "the she" from the breeders, or anything from trentemoller(but especially dark dub) , and the live versions are best.
leiposuctie 1 year ago
@RiotSk8Team001
I couldn't have said it better ... you are right on the mark!
Dadflex 1 year ago
@RiotSk8Team001 true...true...
heser 1 year ago
@RiotSk8Team001 this song is one of the best... and performed so well...
chrome781 1 year ago 2
elfman is highly respected composer.film and allelse .Listen to da early punk arrangements he was always sophisicated .I 'd like to know how much input from da other members cuz what they did is awesome!!!
lovesGenet 2 years ago
Fully agree, I don't like Genet but I like the Elf-man
& if anyone has the time to actually listen to these
lyrics they can say that
the "alcoholic who waves his "finger" at me"...
can substitute Dan Quale for DICK CHENEY...
who thinks he can change reality...
but if he repeats the same refrain
Danny Elfin's message still retains...
the same spark of INTELLIGENCE!!
danger0usknowledge 2 years ago
definitely one of their bests
mazuna 2 years ago
I think this is the best song they ever wrote.
zerothought 2 years ago 3
Aww the lyrics make me sad. I hate when people are hypocritical, especially Christians-- we're supposed to be humble not judgmental and disrespectful but so many are making us all look "holier than thou". So sad. Great song.
takineko 2 years ago 7