Personality Crisis Sonic Youth

"Personality Crisis" by Sonic Youth, released in 1986, is a #Rock song that explores themes of identity, existential angst, and societal disconnection. The lyrics reflect a struggle with self-perception and the chaos of modern life. Musically, it features dissonant guitar riffs and a raw, energetic sound, contributing to the band's influence on the alternative rock scene. The song captures the essence of 1980s youth culture and its disillusionment.

Wa wa wa wa wa wa wa
No no no no no no no no no
Na na na

Well, we can't take her this week
And her friends all want another speech
Hoping for a better day
To hear what she's got to say

All about the personality crisis, you got it while it was hot
But now, frustration and heartache is what you've got
Talking talking talking talking personality personality

Now, you're trying to be something
Now, you've got to do something
Wanna be someone how wow wow
You must be thinking about the times you did, it took every ounce
Well, it sure got to be a shame when you start to scream and shout
You got to contradict all those times
You better flyin' about, it's a butterfly

You got a personality crisis, you got it while it was hot
Tell us how you know frustation and heartache is what you got
'Cauze when I'm talking talking personality personality, yeh yeh yeh yeh

And you're a prima ballerina on a spring afternoon
Change on into the wolfman, howling at the moon, awooh

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