The Right to Go Insane
Megadeth
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I barely get to the graveyard shift on time After pulling another grueling 9 to 5 I live from credit card to check The paper money's whirling by And I hardly just Just barely only just survive I'm living on the edge Reality is teetering My mind is on the brink How will I face the day tomorrow If I can't make it through today I've got nothing left to lose but my sanity And the right to go insane I've got nothing left to lose but my mind I've got nothing left to choose So I think I'll go insane My stomach aches Insufficient funds My cheeks are gaunt And my guts are overdrawn My head pounds Starvation's giving me the shakes Too much squalor Too much pressure Now I'm getting pissed I'm living on the edge Reality is teetering My mind is on the brink How will I face the day tomorrow If I can't make it through today I've got nothing left to lose but my sanity And the right to go insane I've got nothing left to lose but my mind I've got nothing left to choose So I think I'll go insane
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Written by: DAVE MUSTAINE
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"The Right to Go Insane" is a song by the American heavy-metal band Megadeth. It was released in 2009 as the second single from their twelfth studio album, "Endgame."
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Lyrical ContentThe lyrics of the song were inspired by the real-life event of Shawn Nelson who stole an M60 Patton tank from a United States National Guard Armory in San Diego, California and went on a rampage.
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SongwriterThe song was written by Megadeth's lead vocalist, Dave Mustaine. Mustaine is known for his ability to craft thought-provoking and compelling lyrics, and "The Right to Go Insane" is no exception.
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Music VideoThe music video for "The Right to Go Insane" features bass player David Ellefson as the main character mirroring the actions of Shawn Nelson. It's noteworthy that this is the first Megadeth video to feature Ellefson since 2000, when he briefly left the band.
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ReceptionDespite its heavy themes, "The Right to Go Insane" has received positive reviews from critics and fans alike. It has been praised for its intense guitar work and strong delivery from Mustaine.
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Live PerformancesThe song is not often performed live by Megadeth, which adds to its status as a cherished track among fans.
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Genre Identification"The Right to Go Insane" is classified as thrash metal, a genre known for its high energy and aggressive guitar work. Megadeth has been one of the pioneering bands in this genre since their formation in 1983.
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Album SuccessThe album "Endgame," which features "The Right to Go Insane," debuted at number nine on the Billboard 200, making it one of Megadeth's highest charting albums.
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Unique Guitar Tuning"The Right to Go Insane" was recorded with a drop-C tuning, which differs from the standard tuning typically used in rock and metal music. This tuning contributes to the song's heavy, hard-hitting sound.
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Artistic SymbolismThe song is seen by many fans as a commentary on societal pressures and the right of an individual to break free from the mental strain such pressures can cause.
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