On the surface, The Offspring’s first hit “Come Out and Play” seems like a pretty straightforward song. It’s an account of a high school riddled by gang violence set against an aggressive, punky musical backdrop. Yet the inspiration behind the song’s main hook is far removed from the machismo of gang warfare, while its catchy […]
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