The Right to Go Insane

Megadeth

About The Right to Go Insane

"The Right to Go Insane" is a song by the American heavy metal band Megadeth, written by Dave Mustaine. It is the final track and second single from their twelfth studio album Endgame, which was released on September 15, 2009. The song was commercially released as a single on April 9, 2010, and a music video was released directed by Bill Fishman, who produced the music video of the band's previous single, "Head Crusher". The music video was based on the real-life events surrounding Shawn Nelson's descent into madness and the famous tank rampage he engaged in which led to his death. The song was chosen for its potential mainstream accessibility and was well received critically and commercially, becoming Megadeth's first song to chart well on the Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks since "Of Mice and Men" in 2005. It was also featured in a key closing scene of the film Land of the Lost. Roadrunner Records submitted the song to consideration for Best Hard Rock Performance at the 53rd Grammy Awards, but it did not ultimately receive a nomination. 


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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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Megadeth

Megadeth is an American heavy metal band from Los Angeles, California which was formed in 1983 by Dave Mustaine and David Ellefson, after Mustaine's expulsion from Metallica. The band has since released 13 studio albums. A pioneer of the American thrash metal movement, Megadeth rose to international fame in the 1980s and was ranked as one of the "Big Four of Thrash" along with Metallica, Slayer and Anthrax, who were responsible for creating, developing and popularizing the thrash metal sub-genre. more »

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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."
Lyrical Content
The 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.
Songwriter
The 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.
Music Video
The 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.
Reception
Despite 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.
Live Performances
The song is not often performed live by Megadeth, which adds to its status as a cherished track among fans.
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.
Album Success
The 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.
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.
Artistic Symbolism
The 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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