Lyric discussion by the_music_nazi 

Cover art for Riot lyrics by Dead Kennedys

ShanghaiTheBastards wrote: I love how he sings this song. Kind of like an excited and slightly confused 10-year-old.

But doesn't Jello ALWAYS kinda sound like an excited and slightly confused 10-year-old?? :) Don't get me wrong, I'm not cutting him down in any way. I have tremendous respect for Jello. As to the meaning of this song, I think it's about the mob mentality during a riot, how it takes over and people don't think about the consequences of their actions. "Tomorrow you're homeless. Tonight it's a blast."