straight edge

As far as I know Minor Threat originated Straight Edge in the 1980s. Originally, the life style consisted of refusing to use drugs/alcohol. Now, a lot of straight edge kids like to avoid casual sex; however, minor threat never portrayed that idea in their song "straight edge." The band has said that they named this life style "straight edge" because it shows someone who has "got their shit straight" which gives them an "edge over others." They started leading this life style in high school when they would see the teens around them ruining their lives with drug use and alcohol. So, they did the opposite of what they saw people doing, which was a large part of the punk scene.

I'm a person just like you
But I've got better things to do
Than sit around and fuck my head
Hang out with the living dead
Snort white shit up my nose
Pass out at the shows
I don't even think about speed
That's something I just don't need

I've got the straight edge

I'm a person just like you
But I've got better things to do
Than sit around and smoke dope
'Cause I know I can cope
Laugh at the thought of eating ludes
Laugh at the thought of sniffing glue
Always gonna keep in touch
Never want to use a crutch

I've got the straight edge

_____________________________________

"Straight Edge"
as performed by: Minor Threat

1👍 8👎