Never Fight a Man With a Perm

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About Never Fight a Man With a Perm

"Never Fight a Man with a Perm" is a song by British punk rock band, Idles. It is the fifth single from their second album, Joy as an Act of Resistance. The track was released as a single for streaming on 2 September 2018 through the band's YouTube channel. Lyrically, the song has been described a critique of toxic masculinity and a rallying cry for men to address the dangers of toxic masculinity and what it really means to be a man. Joe Talbot, the lead singer of the band, has described the song as a critique of masculinity, as well as a personal exposure to his past behavior when he was younger and involved in fights and such scenes.  


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2018
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Brylcreem
Creatine
And a bag of Charlie Sheen
Brylcreem
Creatine
And a bag of kokain
A dulcet man with a dulcet tone
From a dulcet town and a dulcet home
He hates me
I like that
Two arms like big baseball bats
I bark
He bites back
A jaw like a f*ck off bear trap
He said "these boots are made for stomping
And that's just what they'll do
One of these days these boots are gonna
Stomp all over you"

I said I got a penchant for smokes and kicking douches in the mouth
Sadly for you my last cigarette's gone out

Concrete to leather
Concrete to leather
Concrete to leather
Concrete
Concrete to leather
Concrete to leather
Concrete to leather
Concrete

A heathen from Eton
On a bag of Michael Keaton
A heathen from Eton
On a bag of Michael Keaton
He thinks he's suave
You're not suave 'cause you watched Get Carter
You are a catalogue, plastic Sinatra
A tryhard, you should've tried harder
Me, oh me, oh my, Roy
You look like a walking thyroid
You're not a man, you're a gland
You're one big neck with sausage hands
You are a Topshop tyrant
Even your haircut's violent
You look like you're from Love Island
You stood and the room went silent

Never fight a man with a perm

Concrete to leather
Concrete to leather
Concrete to leather
Concrete
Concrete to leather
Concrete to leather
Concrete to leather
Concrete

I shut my mouth
Let's hug it out
I shut my mouth
Let's hug it out
I shut my mouth
I shut my mouth

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Idles

Idles (stylized as IDLES) are a British rock band formed in Bristol in 2009. The band consists of Joe Talbot (vocals), Mark Bowen (guitar), Lee Kiernan (guitar), Adam Devonshire (bass) and Jon Beavis (drums). Their debut album, Brutalism, was released in 2017 to critical acclaim, as was their second album Joy as an Act of Resistance in 2018. Their third album, Ultra Mono, was released in 2020, followed by Crawler in 2021. more »

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Written by: Joe Talbot, Adam Devonshire, Mark Bowen, Lee Kiernan, Jon Beavis

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12 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Never Fight a Man With a Perm" is a song by the British punk-rock band, Idles.
Album Contribution
The song is part of the band's second album, "Joy as an Act of Resistance," released in 2018.
Title Significance
The song’s quirky title, “Never Fight a Man With a Perm,” signifies a threat, highlighting the band’s unconventional style of mixing humour, seriousness, and surrealism.
Themes
The song primarily focuses on themes of toxic masculinity, societal norms, aggression, and class systems.
Lyrics
The song's lyrics are pretty graphic and capture elements of British societal stereotypes in a satirical way.
Popular Recognition
It is one of the most popular tracks from the album and loved by fans for its ferocious energy and powerful lyrics.
Critic Appreciation
Critics have praised the song for its blend of punk energy and prophetic lyrics, and it was widely considered one of the best rock songs of 2018.
Musical Style
The band's performance in this song embodies a unique blend of punk, rock, and post-hardcore styles that is also reflected in the music video.
Music Video
The animated music video was released in 2019 and adds another layer of humour and satire to the song.
Live Performances
It is a staple in the band's live performances, making crowds go wild due to its high energy and confrontational nature.
Awards
The album "Joy as an Act of Resistance," which includes "Never Fight a Man With a Perm," won the Kerrang! Award for Best Album in 2019.
Influence
The song has played a significant role in coloring the band's image as a group that is not afraid to challenge societal norms and speak up on physical and mental violence issues.

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