I love this song. I've probably played it on loop countless times this week. I think that people are very tight-lipped about drugs on this site, and, I feel a bit sad about it. Consider marijuana, for example, put a filter on the joint and it's probably better for you than a cigarette. It has no physically addictive qualities unlike nicotine and no one has ever died from marijuana use as a direct cause (marijuana overdose is nonexistent). In fact, the reason why marijuana was originally outlawed in the States was because Mexicans were frequently known to use it and the US government wanted a reason to send Mexicans back to Mexico.
Aside from the obvious drug mention in the song, drugs also stand for something else. Looking into punk rock culture, there is an obvious need for rebellion. In here, drugs are a symbol for rebellion. You look cool when you rebel. No reason, just do it to rebel. This is also a symbol of the deconstructionist attitude of punk rock. Beating up people randomly, never trusting anyone, vandalizing property, etc are all symbols of mindless destruction that has no obvious direction except to the ambiguous 'system.' Thus, 'drugs are good' isn't just an advertisement for drugs, it's a symbol of the times and mentality.
I love this song. I've probably played it on loop countless times this week. I think that people are very tight-lipped about drugs on this site, and, I feel a bit sad about it. Consider marijuana, for example, put a filter on the joint and it's probably better for you than a cigarette. It has no physically addictive qualities unlike nicotine and no one has ever died from marijuana use as a direct cause (marijuana overdose is nonexistent). In fact, the reason why marijuana was originally outlawed in the States was because Mexicans were frequently known to use it and the US government wanted a reason to send Mexicans back to Mexico.
Aside from the obvious drug mention in the song, drugs also stand for something else. Looking into punk rock culture, there is an obvious need for rebellion. In here, drugs are a symbol for rebellion. You look cool when you rebel. No reason, just do it to rebel. This is also a symbol of the deconstructionist attitude of punk rock. Beating up people randomly, never trusting anyone, vandalizing property, etc are all symbols of mindless destruction that has no obvious direction except to the ambiguous 'system.' Thus, 'drugs are good' isn't just an advertisement for drugs, it's a symbol of the times and mentality.