Social Distortion -- "Gimme the Sweet and Lowdown"

Social Distortion's "Gimme the Sweet and Lowdown." Animated by Olya & Vera Ishchuk, "The Mad Twins." From the album 'Hard Times And Nursery Rhymes,' available now in stores and on iTunes: bit.ly/​fV89Cc
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[@RetroSoulGirl]

Is it weird that this music video brought tears to my eyes? It has such a deep story to it. Love the song, animations, and Social D!

[@andrewabbott9496]

The animators did a superb job. Made re retook and also tear up the visuals man..

[@Kimmotion1]

Me too. I tear up a little too.

[@DrinkLords12XU]

Not weird at all. It's good music! If it weren't it would just suck! And it made you feel a certain way. That's what good music does. Takes you back to a certain time and place. Don't be sad. Enjoy! 👍😎

[@lolopotatoes9397]

Not weird at all. The video and the song carry heavy emotions.

[@kylahpuzzi3067]

Hey its a good music video. sometimes i tear up to.

[@denischlapek]

The part with Grim Reaper and pulling out of the tunnel of death by Mike's guitar.... Cries, chills, shakes all over.... Jesus, so strong!

[@CornPop-cz2eo]

That moment when you look back on your life, only to realize that you could've died twenty times over.

[@riverbullshark]

Yep I hear that mate

[@bradleyheck7204]

And half of those times you were trying to die? I have been adjacent to that.

[@thelegendoftheseeker5327]

Nods

[@connorwalsh7033]

in that case i am a mini gunon full auto

[@jerrymccommons6950]

More than twenty. You know what they say, Satan takes care of his own.

[@seanmageean5990]

So, MIke's idols/influences, in order of appearance are: Joey Ramone (first allegorical tat), Joe Strummer (second allegorical tat), next, Mike is watching the New York Dolls play, then on either side of Mike, floating up and down, there's Sid Vicious (left side) and Johnny Rotten (right side), Brian Jones (left side) and Keith Richards (right side), Johnny Thunders (left side) and Iggy Pop (right side), (then Johnny Thunders becomes the third allegorical tat) then Billie Holiday (fourth allegorical tat), then the Poker game gone-bad shoot-out with Hank Williams (fifth allegorical tat) --and I think a young looking Merle Haggard makes a cameo playing Poker w/ Williams for a few seconds--and finally we see Johnny Cash w/ Mike in prison (sixth allegorical tat). And I think the two allegorical tats on Ness's woman at the end are of a younger Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash. Great song and video! Viva Social D. !

[@Madtwins]

Sean Mageean All is right, except Merle Haggard, younger Johnny Cash. Card player who then was shot dead it is a real now living person.

[@dicklugosi6214]

Sean Mageean Damn, good eye!

[@gustavomesa4286]

*****si, es verdad, tenes razon (y)

[@gustavomesa4286]

Sean Mageean y la mujer de sombrero de flores?

[@rafaelcapomartinelli]

THANK YOU!

[@jcjramone]

I wonder if Mike Ness knows how many lives his music saves..I know I'm one!

[@onurhankocaman]

The first time i listened them, I was 14 years old. Especially, "Dear Lover" changed my life. I can remember that moment so brightly. Everything was like I'm in a music video. SocialD has a different soul and when you feel it, This feeling can change your "perspective"

[@nelsonhue4426]

Untitled was my theme. Yep, they keep it real. Art can saves lives too.

[@pacos5971]

My life too mate.... my life too 👍

[@thehastyterrainmaker9485]

If not for Social D’s music not so sure I’d still be here during some major hard times

[@lizzyobrien2376]

I remember him saying in an interview "A lot of people say that my music got them through some rough times. I always say, 'Me too.'"

[@arthurio75]

Seriously this is the fucking best music video ever

[@BasementEngineer]

The music itself helps a *lot* :)

[@panuwat871]

I agree.

[@alaznist]

Made by the mad twins

[@Skulllywag]

Good...but Machine Gun Blues is EPIC.

[@nickca420]

I’m not ashamed to admit that I’ve cried to this many times. Especially the end scene. And the lady even has a June Carter Cash tattoo, so she’s been through the same shit. Just fantastic.

[@ilfidanzatodellamorte]

Gracias Social Distortion por salvarme con su música de tantas depresiones y pensamientos suicidas. Saludos desde el sur de la Patagonia Argentina 🇦🇷

[@qinanfattah6801]

Gimme The Sweet And Lowdown" It was a moonlight mishap You lost your party hat Seems your lifestyle ain’t so worthwhile after all A heavy-hearted taxi ride Then a walk on the wild side Did your guardian angel let you down? Gonna lay low and play it straight It’s time to rejuvenate Gonna kick start your heart until you come around I can tell you now; you’ve really gotten the blues I can tell you now; that I’ve walked in your shoes Gimme the sweet and lowdown You better get outta the way It’s history made the hard way From a hero to a zero once again Ain’t no time for vanity Or this insanity You’re maladjusted and now you’re busted once again I can tell you now; it comes as no surprise I can tell you now; by that look in your eyes Gimme the sweet and lowdown You’re looking kinda punch drunk Cuz that’s the way you strut your stuff With a swing and a swagger down the road you go You shoulda made a better choice And listened to your inner voice You gotta get right or get left, don’t ya know I can tell you now; it’s the peak of bad news I can tell you now; that I’ve walked in your shoes Gimme the sweet and lowdown The sweet and lowdown Gimme the sweet - the sweet and lowdown

[@RetroSoulGirl]

This is the most inspiring music video I have ever watched. I actually put in in slow motion so I can watch it over it more details. The story is so inspiring, so touching, and so true. This makes me feel for Mike Ness even more. The true pain someone can endure.. the loss of loved ones, drugs, brokenhearted, and prison... there's so much anguish. But the MESSAGE told in this video is so desperately inspiring, that you can't help but to fall in love with the song and lyrics. Mike Ness is telling us that no matter how hard life is, no matter how much pain you've seen, and even if you're rather just die, you can come out of it with a little bit of love, music, and the right mindset. This song deserves a medal. Why can there be more positive people like this?

[@Madtwins]

Thank you Mr Sickboy. We feel the same. Thanx to Social D and great musicians who inspiring us through our life.

[@5trezip23]

Man this girl really likes Social D. Lol

[@jaimeperea3657]

I quit drugs and changed my life around because of this video and song what a writer you got to get right or get left don't you know much love thanks SD

[@johnzackarias11]

@@jaimeperea3657 Wow. That is amazing. Good for you, man, I'm proud of you

[@gortyburks]

your words are absolutely true. You've made an excellent point of view about the song. Great!

[@aaronpuckett2855]

Grew up middle class in a loving family. That didn't mean I wasn't mad at the world, treated people bad, and mostly angry growing up. We've all made mistakes. Thanks Mike for solid music. It can turn out better. At times it can be difficult to believe.

[@mintantambunan9302]

>0

[@mintantambunan9302]

[@jamesreuter5046]

Everytime I watch this I shed a tear because I've been there and back and punk rock saved my life . And this is one of the best songs and concepts for a vid I've ever heard big props to Mike Ness.

[@sharnealohner2937]

Joe Strummer changed my life. Mike and Johnny have been great friends and I will always be grateful for the true story and not changing much over the years. Punkrock till the dirt hits the lid

[@danielgalusha]

Mike Ness. Get "right".... Or get left ..... Lyrical Genius! 💯🤘🏻🤘🏻🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@benjaminarevalo63]

It is impossible not to shed a tear. Personally the joey's part gives me goosebumps. His music definetely saved my life so in that part i can totally relate with Mike

[@basilmakedon]

Mike Ness is such an underrated rock n roll jewel

[@HeartHandsMikey]

This just made me tear up big time. Damn...something about getting older. Something about my inner child still being hurt and sending me down a path. Something about losing people. Losing yourself. Being reunited and helping a kid that would've been just like you.

[@SiriuslyUriah]

The first five seconds of this video have more emotional impact than anything you’ll see on television.

[@zanehawkins7204]

You have a Futurama pfp so you know how wrong you are. Jurassic bark. Luck of the fryrish. Enough said

[@kealanadmire4075]

I mean, depends on what your watching and your level of understanding.

[@aylsa]

@@zanehawkins7204 bro what did futurama do to yoy

[@zanehawkins7204]

@@aylsaI love Futurama. It's literally my favorite show of all time. I'm saying it has more emotional impact

[@roamingrivers7429]

I picked up listening to Social Distortion in long term rehab after reading Noah Levine’s Dharma Punx. Both served two of several inspirations to keep fighting for a better future for myself after a life of chaos. After a youth of drink, drugs, anger, and poor choices, I am coming up on 6 years clean as I write this, heading off to a second chance at college tomorrow. Excelsior!!

[@stevesharrow4172]

I can't watch this without shedding a tear

[@xbikepunkx]

Same! It hits all the feels.

[@FilipeMarcon]

3 for the club, bro!

[@christianguerra2716]

Me too bro...

[@dragonsnatch1146]

Hands down my favorite video/ music of All time...

[@sickboy6162]

this is like a short film of my life abandoned out in the streets hustling everything that crossed my path, a junkie till the bitter end 8 yrs in prison met a woman that satisfied the love i had in me that killed the rage i indulged. every time i look at her i feel that relief and think how she saved my life!! our first dates we played and sang along to every S.D. song and that was it... i wld die for her over and over. we plan to marry while blaating ange wings.Mike Ness an a little love i now love lifel

[@electronbeing5473]

They're gonna marry while blaating ange wings. Gonna be beautiful

[@thelegendoftheseeker5327]

@Dan and you are one of many scourges of the world. Unsympathetic.

[@ricky-lee7553]

@Dan Did you come to this video looking for people who came from hard times trying to live good happy lives just to say that? Jees man id rather suffer a fulfilled life than live a life unfulfilled.

[@josht100]

That’s fucking tops brother I wish y’all love an happiness

[@damageinc-uo3zs]

Fucking cool man good on you turning your life around 👊

[@nathannewman799]

perfect blend of hard rock and melody

[@sigmundhightower1766]

and how! Very powerful too.

[@BasementEngineer]

Love the guitar 'ring' in this!

[@scottthompson3493]

That’s the genius of Mike Ness!

[@gobsofgopherguts]

Trying to figure what folder to put this song into. It's not punk or pop punk, it's not rock, it's not power pop... it's a ballad. $@#%, I don't have a folder for ballads.

[@alfredoalvarado8236]

@@sigmundhightower1766 qqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqq11

[@neriaguirre9691]

Social distortion saving my day.

[@1tr3ceChetaKiller]

Alta banda, super poco valorada. 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻🖤🖤🖤🖤 Sólo tocando fondo se llega a valorar la existencia en este plano. Gracias a todas las personas que estuvieron ahí para ayudarme a volver a creer en la vida, el amor y los amigos. Y a los otros... Que conserven la distancia que pusieron cuando necesitaba ayuda. GRACIAS DE VERDAD! DE TODO SE SALE GENTE💪🏻🖤

[@RegisteredNurseL.A.]

¡La verdad!

[@znack3131]

no entendí la belleza de esta canción hasta que toque fondo, mierda es arte, saludos.

[@13thRaven]

Every song Mr. Mike Ness writes is part of the story of my life. Thankyou for getting me through alot of hard times, and inspiring me to seek a life of sobriety, jan 3rd 2022 will be 7 years that I'm clean, and the songs of social distortion still ring true today as they did when I first heard my favorite band. God bless you and your bans members Social Distortion por vida

[@gxln406]

I can't understand the lyrics they're singing, coz I don't speak English, but I clearly feel theirs souls, passions. that's enough for Rock n' Roll, isn't it?

[@Adora666Belle]

What language do you speak

[@gxln406]

@@Adora666Belle Japanese

[@daveswaney5460]

In case getting the print version helps: Notes: Gimme = give me Gonna = going to Outta = out of Kinda = kind of Gotta = got to Shoulda = should have Cuz = because punch drunk = dizzy from being beaten in the head ================================= It was a moonlight mishap You lost your party hat Seems your lifestyle ain’t so worthwhile after all A heavy-hearted taxi ride Then a walk on the wild side Did your guardian angel let you down? Gonna lay low and play it straight It’s time to rejuvenate Gonna kick start your heart until you come around I can tell you now; you’ve really gotten the blues I can tell you now; that I’ve walked in your shoes Gimme the sweet and lowdown You better get outta the way It’s history made the hard way From a hero to a zero once again Ain’t no time for vanity Or this insanity You’re maladjusted and now you’re busted once again I can tell you now; it comes as no surprise I can tell you now; by that look in your eyes Gimme the sweet and lowdown You’re looking kinda punch drunk Cuz that’s the way you strut your stuff With a swing and a swagger down the road you go You shoulda made a better choice And listened to your inner voice You gotta get right or get left, don’t ya know I can tell you now; it’s the peak of bad news I can tell you now; that I’ve walked in your shoes Gimme the sweet and lowdown The sweet and lowdown Gimme the sweet - the sweet and lowdown

[@pizzadesucubo]

If you feel something, that's the magic in the music

[@jvdhyde]

This is my favorite Social Distortion Video. In dealing with my own addiction problems, I have many times turned to Mike Ness's lyrics as a reminder that I can overcome any demon. Thank you Social Distortion.

[@sonicyouth7177]

Joey ramone we miss you 😢

[@shadow-wolfgaming1737]

And Hank Williams and Johnny cash

[@juanc1328]

Miss the Ramones,period!

[@sonicyouth7177]

@@juanc1328 We miss you all Ramones :(

[@taptapdashasu5220]

Social Distancing- "Gimme The Sleep And LockDown"

[@officialjbbeverley]

One of the best videos I've seen in a long time.

[@pramwib1856]

shit, i almost forget to listen this song today

[@stanleycortez5322]

pram wib almost 🤘🏽

[@Jackaljr02]

HOW COULD U FORGET

[@bryanludwig9428]

Mike Ness, thank you for writing the soundtrack to my life. You got me through alot of bullshit times!!!

[@jakesnacks1149]

When you know a comment is real.

[@ViciousKid77]

Joey Ramone - Joe Strummer - Johnny Thunders - Hank Williams Sr. - Johnny Cash and the ones who go pretty fast are Sid and Johnny, Keith and Brian Jones and Iggy Pop with Johnny Thunders I think

[@jackcantillo]

I don't think Iggy is in it. These are all people that have passed.

[@Madtwins]

Jack Cantillo Thank you Jack. Iggy is there. And "tattoos" heroes is not chosen to be there by the fact that they already passed.

[@jackcantillo]

Ok I can be wrong I saw Brian Jones my friend but if you can give me the time in the video that may help

[@Madtwins]

Yes, Iggy is there where Brian.

[@losado8712]

@@jackcantillo Jonny Rotten didnt pass aswell

[@SickDog]

i did sign just to say that this is the best ja video clip made only who has so watch this with a tear in the eye, my tattoo as well as the video is from Mike ness the one who got me for a long time, you lived forever

[@SickDog]

social fucking distortion perfect as fuck

[@ShadowLinx20111]

this is my favourite video clip ever, this song is preety potent itself, and along with this amazing video, its really hard not to shed a tear

[@chetia666]

Even for an avid music listener, anyone can miss this masterpiece of a composition

[@danielcrisreinert1]

by far, the best music video i've ever seen. i just cant find anything that summarizes my life better than this.

[@KevinGonzalez-qe6qr]

Mike... If only u knew how many lives you saved. Your are the best pal.

[@petraazazel]

Some times just the music and your experiencies saves your life ,

[@shanehamilton6708]

I can’t help but listen to this song and watch the video at least once a year for about a week straight. This song absolutely gives me chills, and like many of you this song and video came into my life when I was in the complete grips of alcoholism going through a divorce losing my child and job of 24 years and things would get worse. Thank goodness for this song and video, and God bless Social Distortion. All of the music has positive messages that everyone could learn from. I have been listening to this great band since the 80’s and message gets clearer and clearer every time I listen to them. For those of you so lucky to cross paths with there music you know exactly what I mean.

[@johnzackarias11]

I hope you're doing better today!

[@mm53207]

Who hasn't been angry and lost, who hasn't made mistakes and nearly lost it all? Feels good to realize you survived. Thanks SD.

[@evanlevene9332]

That was fucking beautiful. Ness is one of the greatest story telling writers and the art work empathizes in such a great way.

[@bananaplease5262]

This song totally reminded me of my BF (now ex) and he agreed wholeheartedly and was amused by the similarities. The only difference is that he won't have a happy ending like this video because he doesn't want it. I think he likes being miserable with a chip on his shoulder and someone/something to rail against. I know there's comfort in familiarity (even if that familiarity is sadness or an addiction) but there comes a point where all you're doing is mutilating yourself beyond all recognition. I was being verbally abused and so sad. Not my circus, not my monkeys anymore haha! Still an A+++ song and one of my favorites.

[@batterix5102]

Mike Ness is one VERY amazing storyteller 👊🏼

[@redheadboyyy123]

Everytime i go to that place this song pulls me out. I just pray Mike knows what he’s done for people like me. Whether intentional or not, he changed my life for the better like so many others. I don’t know much of the world because i’m only 25 at writing this, but i know enough to know that there’s always tomorrow and it can always be much worse. Whether it’s dumb petty crime for no reason, suicidal thoughts, or loneliness creeping on us, he can make us wake back up into being the person we’re meant to be

[@josemagana9479]

This song brings a tear to my eyes because some of the stuff on this video i personally went through and i was able to crawl out! Mike Ness = Genious

[@jamiekantonky8999]

This, this just brings tears for anyone who has had a rough go. THINGS GET BETTER, and I thank you

[@Darkstar-ux5yo]

This hit me in the story of my ... the word on his knuckles ... love ... what we stay alive for ...robin Williams ... life over death ... still can’t quite grasp death ... thankful ... in sense it help me appreciate the little light I find along the way that makes the heart laugh ... my heart laugh ... anybody ever catch fire in a girls eyes ... Am I a fool ? Apologies before I get lost ranting on what’s on my mind ... I love this band ... glad to see others connect resonate with the message ... story ... from different backgrounds ... different shit in their life ... connected by the suffering on some level and it’s roles in each of our lives ... connected by the all consuming power of love ... mr fini ... gnight everybody ... safe travels to you all from wherever spot on Gaia y’all are ... safe travels ...

[@roquero03]

Im embarrased to call myself a huge social d fan and barely realizing today this song had a video. the ending is perfect just like in the album.

[@markwinter1193]

The metaphors in this video really hit home

[@Hopfenstopfen]

No dude, this is sorta the "Story of My Life" Every time I come back to this video I cry... and trsut me, I never cry.

[@jackcantillo]

Not a huge Social D fan. There are some great tubes they have done over the years, but for some of reason this one has me hooked. All the musicians he played homage to superb.

[@ajijoes2006]

yeah is awesome isnt it!! thats why i love this one!!

[@CProgression]

(TOTAL coincidence.... That I would find someone I know in the comments) NJ Punks is what we are, Jack... I am glad we beat all demons that grabbed us and mistakenly thought they were stronger than us... more than that, I am proud that we are friends today.

[@michaelmajor9743]

I have the skully tattoo and my luck has changed since i got it. This band has gotten me through the best of times and the worst of times. I will always love them

[@diegobac5067]

I owe so much to social d, if it wasn´t for social d and Mike Ness i´d probably be dead by now, this whole album has saved my ass sice I first listened to it

[@BasementEngineer]

Not sure how music can do that, and I love the art form to death. Peace and rock on man

[@dennismiklas6349]

+BasementEngineer if you've never been affected by music to were it made you see the world differently you need to listen a little harder.

[@BasementEngineer]

Dennis Miklas Well, I've thoroughly enjoyed writing, playing and occasionally performing tons of the stuff in my life so I certainly know how music affects people, especially when you're very young. When you you get to be around 25-30 it unfortunately doesn't have that intense, very fulfilling, authentic human effect anymore, which is of course very sad, but it certainly remains something that you like. I just wonder how it seems to affect some people so much, that they say it changed their lives. It's a wonderful art form, best damn form of human expression ever invented if you ask me--but once you get to be around 25 it becomes painfully obvious that the only way to really improve your life is to make a lot more money. I still love music though, it's just that it's place in your heart (which will always be there for it) diminishes in importance past about the age of 25. I can't imagine music, no matter how great (and Social D really kick ass) actually changing anyone's life.

[@peshekee1]

I disagree with BasementEngineerr's point. I actually discovered a lot of good music when I was 25-30, especially Social Distortion and Rage Against the Machine. I did live a rather sheltered life as a kid, but when I was exposed to Rage at the age of 13 I didn't understand it. When I listened to punk rock at the age of 19, I thought it was childish. Once I lived a little, and experienced a few tragic things, certain kinds of music just resonated with me a lot more.

[@BasementEngineer]

peshekee1 I'm certainly no stranger to tragedy myself, and really good music is always a major help with that in one's youth. It's easy to think of punk rock as being somewhat childish because it tends to be musically simple and there isn't much emphasis on being conventionally 'poetic' in the lyrics. Punk just tends to be an adolescent art form and it's written in a way that tends to convey an adolescent mindset. Nothing wrong with that--I love the stuff and I'm so glad that there are so many people that still play it when they're well into adulthood. The Offspring, Bad Religion and even Green Day are all still around in 2016, and the latter are known worldwide for putting on kickass shows at a stage in the game when most would have hung it up years ago :) Thing is, I'm almost 40 and the fact is that as an adult you're always better off making more money (or any at all) instead of sitting with the headphones on and listening to other people living their lives when you should be living yours. Just curious, do you write tunes/play an instrument?

[@nicos2781]

This moment, a girl came in your life.. accept your past, and chase the darkness 🖤

[@samulik3]

It allways comes down to love if you dont’t die in the process...

[@ChrisWJames]

love this video, really tears me watching it and what we go through in a shitty world.

[@TheVVildHunt]

Had a rough time when I was a kid. Social D gave me hope and faith in the better coming days, it's been 10 years and I am still listening to them. I wish they still toured, I'd love to see them live. Imagine meeting Mike Ness, what do you say to a man like that?

[@teddypuccini9824]

This is at leat the 50iest time I try to watch this video till the end without crying....I failed again !!!

[@SandboxBullies]

One of our favorite bands...

[@whisperingthunder2107]

Perfect blend of raw and honest rock and roll for nearly 40 years...they carved out a sound all their own...with American punk rock and plain old Americana....a true giant of the game.

[@MonsterFaith24]

In loving memory of joey ramone Born:1951- Died:2001

[@whalelord514]

Honestly one of the best music videos out there

[@marka.denham6858]

Wow. Amazing song and story animation accompaniment. I love how it shows his influences from these previous and great musicians.

[@paddymike17]

Better every time I watch it

[@adrv5721]

Michael Neal hell yeah

[@memefiend2392]

I ant watch the video because i dont want to cry...

[@tnotm89]

the best video clip i ever seen

[@MThyne-oz2zu]

Thank you Mike. From the bottom of my heart.

[@marianriecken8390]

this song saved my life :)

[@toddpeterson4905]

Best video ever just hits so hard Its like seeing aspects of my life loved and It feels good that I wasn't the only one

[@jeremywilkinson3576]

this video explains my life to the exact detail. been clean three and a half years going through a really rough divorce and I was really going to blow my brains out tonight but this video pulled me out of it.sitting in tears right now and to think I heard this song so many times and the video really brought everything together. thank you......really thank you I'm going to battle another day. Jeremy Wilkinson

[@Madtwins]

Please be safe and be strong Jeremy. This artwork was done in a personal difficult time for us when we have to hold on only by music we love and hope that fans gonna see this video and some brighter future gonna be ahead. We glad you felt it and we did it for people like you. Life is precious and have many wanders so don't give up.

[@alanque8449]

exelente video

[@antonio-1004]

Tears

[@Bangtan_0613]

I want this to be played at my funeral.

[@aldawolf8838]

this is best video .. and i always remeber

[@andriaskinner6188]

Such a great band, great singer & absolutely great songwriter(s). I can't even put into words how perfect their music is. It's like he's taken the words straight from my soul. Not only "Lowdown", but soooooo many others too. God I LOVE Social D. One of THE BEST groups of all time! luvluvluv

[@the_crispy_chicken_man]

My fav song by social d. One of my fav music vids ever.

[@MartijnMcFly]

Why doesn't this video have more views?

[@MartijnMcFly]

theFiXioN13 Your English doesn't bother me at all. Do I sense a German sentence structure here? Anyway, I actually do like Pop Punk bands, not Green Day though. Maybe you'll like Dowsing, The Front Bottoms or Moose Blood.

[@epichalocat2887]

+theFiXioN13 Green Day isn't a shitty pop punk band. I'm sure all you've heard is basket case...

[@BasementEngineer]

Funny when people refer to Basket Case (and Dookie in general) as if it's garden-variety throwaway pop-punk... The tune's been played and loved for 22 years :)

[@epichalocat2887]

Green Day is truly underrated. There's so many good songs by them that no one cares to listen to because of their okay hits. Example: American Eulogy

[@ianmckeever7389]

+Bob Belcher (epichalocat2) he didn't say they were shitty, he said them and shitty bands

[@devilsoffspring5519]

Not that it isn't really obvious, but this has some *great* guitar in it!!

[@marginal977]

Thanks Mike Ness and Social D for this amazing song and video .. Love from Nepal 🇳🇵

[@riandyeka4449]

Punk Rock Saved My Life

[@dudehoorox97]

the references to social d's other songs is crazy this video/song is the "story of my life" the "ball and chain" him taking all the women for granted "dont take me for granted" this song is also about bettering yourself "reach for the sky" the part when he does drugs "another state of mind" him being a bad boy "mommys little monster" him going to prison "prison bound" idk i could be seeing it all the wrong but whatever art is in the eye of the beholder right?

[@tommyradomski]

I so agree, bc I lived that almost exact life, band n all. I have ball n chain tatted on me bc it's the story of my life. lol . good comment.

[@TheMegaLaneek]

Correct me if i am wrong, but isn't "Another State of Mind" a love song? not only for a girl, as described in the song, but also the Punk lifestyle. It was written when they toured with Youth Brigade, and also filmed the documentary Another State of Mind.

[@tommyradomski]

Yes , but I don't think he is sending out his message litterly , it was how he lived his life , and overcame trials and tribulations. My guess. Rocks in my opinion.

[@lautarolinares848]

idiot

[@noeliapedrozo6465]

Spectacular video and song!

[@jokerman1289]

Been there, and what better band than Social to keep the spirit up. I have them to thank for so much greatness that came from getting out of years living on the wrong side of the railroad track.

[@ryanguffy4739]

I can't speak to the crying, but Mike's distortion tone in this song is just about perfect!

[@ajijoes2006]

i love this video!!!! love this song!!!

[@rudybolo]

great ,very cool GO SD!!! cheers from Italy

[@jameswarbington]

I have been listening to Social D since Prison Bound, still have the Triple X Cassette version lying around. 10 years later I got them tattooed on my arm. The only band logo I never covered up after all these years, and I don't plan to.

[@devilsoffspring5519]

Love the guitar & bass sound in this one. Gives a dead old stone heart some much-appreciated rock & roll chills :)

[@TheFonnyD]

Increible como tanta gente se puede identificar con este video, cuanta gente he visto pasar por el mismo camino, aunque muchos se quedaron atras

[@DukatorDevanemn]

What a f**cking great Video.

[@danielfutcher1764]

This is pretty much my favourite video for a song ever

[@LObostudios19]

I love u Social distortion 4 ever

[@supergladband4392]

greetings from jakarta indonesia

[@Iqsecup]

And Bandung

[@balsemotot1792]

And tangsel om

[@candrasitumorang8074]

Pasti ad public+62 berkeluyuran..

[@RadioChittatos]

Jakarta

[@roadplay7457]

I like superglad too

[@LetsGoMetsGo33]

johnny cash, hank williams, johnny thunders, joe strummer, joey ramone. i hear ya mike, those are 5 of my favorites too, RIP, and to dennis danell, johnny and dee dee ramone, wendy o williams, stiv bators, rob tyner, jason matthew thirsk, rob asheton, patsy cline, buddy holly, richie valens, elvis, jerry nolan, arthur kane, bon scott, jimi hendrix, gene vincent, george jones, waylon jennings, darby crash, sid vicious, gg allin, lux interior, sumner crane, et al.

[@anonymnihrac187]

What about Morrison?

[@LetsGoMetsGo33]

Jakub Melichar fair point, him too.

[@lorenbalthazor2730]

Why would you tarnish the Social Distortion legacy with a Barack Obama comment? Social Distortion has always been about truth and honesty.

[@LetsGoMetsGo33]

"wanna go to the white house, and paint it black"

[@LetsGoMetsGo33]

anyway my YT handle is not political, but sarcastic. when they switched to google + and tried to force us to use our real names i was like "fine, i'm barack obama".

[@JustMusicAndStuff]

Looking back at my life via this song.. ive got all the scars, tattoos & broken hearts that go with it but we wouldnt be who we are now without all of the memories & mistakes! Mike is the man & actually a great guy to meet in person =)

[@Brigand231]

It doesn't matter where I am in life or what's going on. I come back to this song and video and things become a lot clearer as life is put into perspective. The people we expose ourselves to serve a huge role in influencing who we are and how we see things; if we surround ourselves with good people, we become more like them and if we surround ourselves with garbage people... well, we only have ourselves to blame.

[@GabrielKlock]

Damn thats just awesome

[@thecellulontriptometer4166]

Kind of interesting that they have a song called story of my life, but this video seems like a fairly close parallel (minus the shooting over a card game) of Mike's life. I get that it's a collage of many people who have effected him, but from getting kicked out of his dad's house at 17, getting into the punk scene, substance abuse problems to falling in love, settling down and having kids, it's all there. At least from what I've read. Thing is, given many of the comments below, the story resonates because so many go through similar trials by fire.

[@jivey007]

the cellulon triptometer its cool because in an interview mike said "the idea behind the song was a lifestyle gone wrong due to really bad life decisions, I never intended for it to be autobiographical, but now with this visual, I realize it actually is more about me than it seemed when I wrote it."

[@thecellulontriptometer4166]

That's interesting. Sometimes the meaning of songs even change to the person who writes them.

[@beast759]

got kicked out at 15

[@djguitar713]

This is probably one of the best music videos I have ever seen, and the song kicks ass! Need to see Social D in concert again, been too long!

[@richardraycross2410]

This song kicks ass ...love these guys