Attitude (Live in Las Vegas, Thomas & Mack Center - January 25, 1992)

Song Meaning

“Attitude” is a blunt, furious declaration. The lyrics immediately plunge into a volatile confrontation, fueled by disbelief and rage. Someone's words have crossed a line. The speaker's response is an unvarnished, aggressive counter-attack. The core tension stems from a perceived insult, captured in the repeated “I can't believe what you say to me.” This disbelief quickly morphs into visceral contempt. The speaker lashes out with dehumanizing language, dismissing the target's intellect and character by labeling them with a “fetal brain” and a “whore.” It's a complete rejection of the other person's worth. The threats escalate from a generic “feel the floor” to a startling, almost self-referential “Feel the / Mother fucking / Guitar!” This unexpected shift is key. It transforms a physical threat into something tied to the very essence of the band's identity, suggesting the instrument itself becomes an extension of the speaker's rage, a weaponized expression of their fury. It's a raw, primal scream channeled through the music. The effectiveness of these lyrics lies in their unbridled, almost animalistic directness. There's no subtlety, no metaphor to decode; just pure, unadulterated anger and a refusal to back down. This confrontational language, punctuated by expletives and blunt insults, creates an intense, visceral experience that perfectly captures the feeling of being pushed to the absolute breaking point. The final, stark “Bitch!” hammers home the speaker's absolute contempt.