Geek Stink Breath
VIDEO
Song Meaning
"I liked speed because I wanted some rocket fuel…. we wanted to go faster" – Billie Joe
There's no denying what this song is about; self destruction in the form of drugs. It's an ugly song to describe the ugly side effects of what these drugs do. The lyrics describe hallucinations about “picking scabs of my face” that is often described by meth users. The video is equally graphic and MTV refused to play it during the day, due to its graphic depiction of a tooth extraction (another side effect of drug taking).
It was Insomniac's leading single and reached number 27 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Lyrics
I'm on a mission
I'm on a roll
And my pulse is beating out of time
I found a treasure
Live Performances
"Geek Stink Breath" has been played 236 times live:
Aug 01, 2021 - Miami Beach, FL, USA at Hella Mega Tour, Hard Rock StadiumOct 26, 2016 - St. Louis, MO, USA at The PageantApr 16, 2015 - Cleveland, OH, USA at House Of BluesMay 24, 2013 - Rho, , Italy at Fiera Milano LiveApr 18, 2013 - Los Angeles, CA, USA at Los Angeles Sports ArenaApr 16, 2013 - Berkeley, CA, USA at Berkeley Greek TheaterApr 12, 2013 - Quebec City, , Canada at Quebec ColiseeApr 11, 2013 - Toronto, , Canada at Air Canada CentreApr 07, 2013 - Brooklyn, NY, USA at Barclays CenterApr 04, 2013 - Fairfax, VA, USA at Patriot CenterApr 01, 2013 - Rochester, NY, USA at Blue Cross ArenaAug 19, 2012 - Osaka, , Japan at Summer Sonic, Makuhari MesseAug 18, 2012 - Tokyo, , Japan at Summer Sonic, QVC Marine FieldDec 08, 2011 - Oakland, CA, USA at Live 105's Not So Silent Night, Oracle ArenaOct 27, 2011 - New York, NY, USA at The Studio At Webster HallOct 29, 2010 - San Jose, , Costa Rica at Estadio Ricardo SaprissaOct 26, 2010 - Lima, , Peru at Estadio San MarcosOct 24, 2010 - Santiago, , Chile at Estadio Bicentenario la FloridaOct 22, 2010 - Buenos Aires, , Argentina at Costanera SurOct 20, 2010 - Sao Paulo, , Brazil at Arena AnhembiOct 17, 2010 - Brasilia, , Brazil at Ginásio Nilson NelsonOct 15, 2010 - Rio de Janeiro, , Brazil at HSBC ArenaOct 13, 2010 - Porto Alegre, , Brazil at Gigantinho Oct 10, 2010 - Bogota, , Colombia at Nem-Catacoa FestivalSep 04, 2010 - Mountain View, CA, United States at Shorline Amphitheater Sep 02, 2010 - Chula Vista, CA, United States at Cricket Wireless AmphitheaterAug 31, 2010 - Irvine, CA, United States at Verizon Wireless AmphitheaterAug 30, 2010 - Phoenix, AZ, United States at Cricket Wireless PavilionAug 26, 2010 - Dallas, TX, United States at Superpages.com CenterAug 23, 2010 - Clarkston, MI, United States at DTE Energy Music TheaterAug 21, 2010 - Montreal, , Canada at Quai Jacques CartierAug 20, 2010 - Quebec City, QC, Canada at AgoraAug 12, 2010 - Hartford, CT, United States at Comcast TheatreJun 26, 2010 - Paris, , France at Parc des PrincesJun 23, 2010 - Dublin, , Ireland at Marlay ParkJun 21, 2010 - Glasgow, , Scotland at S.E.C.C.Jun 19, 2010 - London, , England at Wembley StadiumJun 16, 2010 - Manchester, , England at Lancashire County Cricket GroundJan 24, 2010 - Saitama, , Japan at Saitama Super ArenaJan 21, 2010 - Osaka, , Japan at Osaka-jō HallDec 19, 2009 - Auckland, , New Zealand at Vector ArenaOct 28, 2009 - Birmingham, , England at LG ArenaJul 04, 2009 - Vancouver, BC, Canada at General Motors PlaceJul 03, 2009 - Seattle, WA, USA at Key ArenaMay 28, 2009 - Tokyo, , Japan at Akasaka BlitzApr 15, 2009 - Oakland, CA, USA at The UptownSep 21, 2005 - Salt Lake City, UT, USA at Delta CenterOct 16, 2004 - New Orleans, LA, USA at Voodoo Music Experience, City ParkAug 29, 2004 - Reading, , England at Reading Festival, Richfield Avenue, Little John's FarmAug 27, 2004 - Leeds, , England at Leeds Festival, Bramham ParkAug 24, 2004 - Dublin, , Ireland at Ambassador TheatreAug 07, 2004 - Chiba, , Japan at Summer Sonic, Chiba Marine StadiumMar 31, 2002 - Saitama, , Japan at Saitama Super ArenaJan 19, 2002 - Aspen, CO, USA at Winter X-Games, Double DiamondAug 22, 2001 - Hamburg, , Germany at Große Freiheit 36Jun 17, 2001 - St. Paul, MN, USA at Roy Wilkins AuditoriumMay 27, 2001 - Washington, DC, USA at HFStival, RFK StadiumMar 23, 2001 - Fukuoka, , Japan at Zepp FukuokaMar 22, 2001 - Fukuoka, , Japan at Zepp FukuokaMar 19, 2001 - Tokyo, , Japan at Shibuya-AXMar 18, 2001 - Chiba, , Japan at Makuhari MesseMar 14, 2001 - Osaka, , Japan at Osaka-jō HallMar 12, 2001 - Yokohama, , Japan at Yokohama ArenaJan 27, 2001 - Tulsa, OK, USA at Brady TheaterJan 24, 2001 - Milwaukee, WI, USA at Eagles BallroomJan 23, 2001 - Trotwood, OH, USA at Hara ArenaJan 13, 2001 - Austin, TX, USA at Austin Music HallJan 11, 2001 - Dallas, TX, USA at Bronco BowlDec 14, 2000 - Seattle, WA, USA at The End's Deck The Hall Ball, Key ArenaDec 11, 2000 - Dublin, , Ireland at The Point TheatreDec 10, 2000 - Glasgow, , Scotland at SECCDec 08, 2000 - London, , England at Wembley ArenaDec 07, 2000 - Manchester, , England at Manchester Evening News ArenaDec 04, 2000 - Munich, , Germany at Munich ColiseumDec 03, 2000 - Milan, , Italy at PalavobisDec 01, 2000 - Rome, , Italy at Palaghiaccio di MarinoNov 05, 2000 - San Francisco, CA, USA at Take Back San Francisco, Civic Center PlazaNov 03, 2000 - Toronto, ON, Canada at The WarehouseNov 02, 2000 - Toronto, ON, Canada at Much Music Intimate & Interactive, Chumcity BuildingOct 20, 2000 - Melbourne, VIC, Australia at Festival HallOct 18, 2000 - Sydney, NSW, Australia at Hordern PavilionOct 10, 2000 - Auburn, WA, USA at The End Session #49, The Valley 6 Drive-InOct 06, 2000 - Boston, MA, USA at AxisSep 21, 2000 - Barcelona, , Spain at Sala BikiniSep 19, 2000 - Milan, , Italy at AlcatrazSep 15, 2000 - London, , England at Tutu's Nightclub, King's CollegeAug 06, 2000 - Kamiyoshidahigashi, , Japan at Summer Sonic, Fuji-Q Highland Conifer ForestJul 30, 2000 - Orlando, FL, USA at Vans Warped Tour, Central Florida FairgroundsJul 25, 2000 - Bristow, VA, USA at Vans Warped Tour, Nissan PavillionJul 24, 2000 - New York, NY, USA at Vans Warped Tour, Randall's Island, Downing StadiumJul 22, 2000 - Barrie, ON, Canada at Vans Warped Tour, Molson ParkJul 21, 2000 - Montreal, QC, Canada at Vans Warped Tour, Parc Des ÎlesJul 20, 2000 - Boston, MA, USA at Vans Warped Tour, Suffolk DownsJul 19, 2000 - Buffalo, NY, USA at Vans Warped Tour, La Salle ParkJul 18, 2000 - Pittsburgh, PA, USA at Vans Warped Tour, IC Light AmphitheatreJul 17, 2000 - Malta, NY, USA at Vans Warped Tour, Albany-Saratoga SpeedwayJul 16, 2000 - Asbury Park, NJ, USA at Vans Warped Tour, Stone Pony LotJul 14, 2000 - Camden, NJ, USA at Vans Warped Tour, E-CentreJul 12, 2000 - Tinley Park, IL, USA at Vans Warped Tour, New World Music TheatreJul 11, 2000 - Minneapolis, MN, USA at Vans Warped Tour, HHH Metrodome Parking LotJul 09, 2000 - Brighton, CO, USA at Vans Warped Tour, Adams County FairgroundsJul 08, 2000 - Salt Lake City, UT, USA at Vans Warped Tour, Utah State FairgroundsJul 07, 2000 - Bozeman, MT, USA at Vans Warped Tour, Gallatin County FairgroundsJul 06, 2000 - Calgary, AB, Canada at Vans Warped Tour, Race City SpeedwayJul 03, 2000 - Nampa, ID, USA at Vans Warped Tour, Idaho CenterJul 02, 2000 - Soda Springs, CA, USA at Vans Warped Tour, Boreal RidgeJul 01, 2000 - San Francisco, CA, USA at Vans Warped Tour, Pier 30/32Jun 30, 2000 - Anaheim, CA, USA at Vans Warped Tour, Arrowhead PondJun 29, 2000 - Anaheim, CA, USA at Vans Warped Tour, Arrowhead PondJun 28, 2000 - Ventura, CA, USA at Vans Warped Tour, Ventura County Fairgrounds, Seaside ParkJun 25, 2000 - Phoenix, AZ, USA at Vans Warped Tour, Manzanita SpeedwayJun 24, 2000 - Chula Vista, CA, USA at Vans Warped Tour, Coors AmphitheatreJun 23, 2000 - Fresno, CA, USA at Vans Warped Tour, Fresno State AmphitheatreOct 31, 1999 - Mountain View, CA, USA at Bridge School Benefit, Shoreline AmphitheatreOct 30, 1999 - Mountain View, CA, USA at Bridge School Benefit, Shoreline AmphitheatreNov 08, 1998 - São Paulo, , Brazil at Via FunchalNov 07, 1998 - São Paulo, , Brazil at Via FunchalNov 06, 1998 - Rio de Janeiro, , Brazil at MetropolitanNov 03, 1998 - Santiago, , Chile at Teatro MonumentalNov 01, 1998 - Buenos Aires, , Argentina at Parque SarmientoOct 31, 1998 - Buenos Aires, , Argentina at Parque SarmientoAug 29, 1998 - Konstanz, , Germany at Rock Am See, BodenseestadionAug 28, 1998 - Biddinghuizen, , Netherlands at Lowlands Festival, Walibi FlevoAug 27, 1998 - London, , England at Astoria TheatreAug 26, 1998 - Nottingham, , England at Rock CityAug 23, 1998 - Leeds, , England at V Festival, Temple NewsamAug 22, 1998 - Chelmsford, , England at V Festival, Hylands ParkAug 16, 1998 - Hildesheim, , Germany at Zillo Festival, Flugplatz Hildesheim-DrispenstedtAug 11, 1998 - Budapest, , Hungary at Sziget FestivalAug 01, 1998 - Bremerton, WA, USA at Endfest, Kitsap County FairgroundsJul 13, 1998 - Anchorage, AK, USA at Sullivan Sports ArenaJul 11, 1998 - Vancouver, BC, Canada at Edgefest, Thunderbird StadiumJul 04, 1998 - Winnipeg, MB, Canada at Edgefest, Winnipeg StadiumJul 01, 1998 - Barrie, ON, Canada at Edgefest, Molson ParkJun 29, 1998 - Ottawa, ON, Canada at Edgefest, Lansdowne ParkJun 20, 1998 - Irvine, CA, USA at KROQ Weenie Roast, Irvine Meadows AmphitheatreMay 31, 1998 - Mansfield, MA, USA at WBCN River Rave, Great Wood CenterMay 30, 1998 - Wantagh, NY, USA at K-Rock's Dysfunctional Family Picnic, Jones Beach AmphitheaterMay 28, 1998 - Hershey, PA, USA at The Big X Summer Ball, Star PavilionMay 25, 1998 - Burgettstown, PA, USA at WXDX X-Fest, Star Lake AmphitheaterMay 23, 1998 - Somerset, WI, USA at 93X Edgefest, Float Rite Park AmphitheatreMay 20, 1998 - Cincinnati, OH, USA at Bogart'sMay 18, 1998 - Columbus, OH, USA at Newport Music HallMay 16, 1998 - Washington, DC, USA at HFStival, RFK StadiumMay 12, 1998 - Lewiston, ME, USA at Central Maine Civic CenterMay 10, 1998 - Schenectady, NY, USA at Union College, Achilles RinkMay 09, 1998 - Asbury Park, NJ, USA at Convention HallMay 06, 1998 - Myrtle Beach, SC, USA at House Of BluesMay 02, 1998 - New Orleans, LA, USA at State Palace TheatreMay 01, 1998 - Corpus Christi, TX, USA at Texas Sky ParkApr 30, 1998 - Houston, TX, USA at Bayou Place, Aerial TheatreApr 17, 1998 - San Francisco, CA, USA at Bottom Of The HillApr 05, 1998 - Honolulu, HI, USA at Andrews Amphitheater, University Of HawaiiApr 04, 1998 - Brisbane, QLD, Australia at The River StageMar 31, 1998 - Sydney, NSW, Australia at University of New South Wales, RoundhouseMar 30, 1998 - Sydney, NSW, Australia at University of New South Wales, RoundhouseMar 22, 1998 - Tokyo, , Japan at Akasaka BlitzMar 15, 1998 - Chiba, , Japan at Tokyo Bay NH HallMar 14, 1998 - Chiba, , Japan at Tokyo Bay NK HallFeb 17, 1998 - Zurich, , Switzerland at VolkshausFeb 04, 1998 - Brussels, , Belgium at Ancienne BelgiqueFeb 03, 1998 - Paris, , France at Élysée MontmartreFeb 01, 1998 - London, , England at Astoria TheatreJan 31, 1998 - London, , England at O2 Academy BrixtonJan 27, 1998 - Leeds, , England at Town And Country ClubJan 24, 1998 - Glasgow, , Scotland at Barrowland BallroomJan 20, 1998 - Belfast, , Northern Ireland at Ulster HallDec 15, 1997 - San Francisco, CA, USA at The FillmoreDec 12, 1997 - Hollywood, CA, USA at The PalaceDec 11, 1997 - Hollywood, CA, USA at The PalaceDec 10, 1997 - Hollywood, CA, USA at The PalaceDec 07, 1997 - Tempe, AZ, USA at Club RioDec 06, 1997 - Universal City, CA, USA at KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas, Universal AmphitheatreDec 04, 1997 - San Jose, CA, USA at KOME Almost Acoustic Christmas, San Jose State Event Center ArenaDec 03, 1997 - Portland, OR, USA at La LunaDec 02, 1997 - Seattle, WA, USA at DV8Nov 30, 1997 - Boise, ID, USA at Bank Of America CentreNov 25, 1997 - Milwaukee, WI, USA at The RaveNov 24, 1997 - Chicago, IL, USA at Riviera TheatreNov 20, 1997 - Detroit, MI, USA at The State TheatreNov 19, 1997 - Toronto, ON, Canada at Phoenix Concert TheatreNov 18, 1997 - Montreal, QC, Canada at MetropolisNov 17, 1997 - Hartford, CT, USA at Webster TheaterNov 15, 1997 - Providence, RI, USA at Lupo's Heartbreak HotelNov 13, 1997 - Worcester, MA, USA at Worcester Memorial AuditoriumNov 12, 1997 - New York, NY, USA at Roseland BallroomNov 10, 1997 - Washington, DC, USA at 9:30 ClubNov 09, 1997 - Norfolk, VA, USA at The BoathouseNov 08, 1997 - Charlotte, NC, USA at Tremont Music HallNov 05, 1997 - Orlando, FL, USA at Embassy Music HallNov 03, 1997 - Tampa, FL, USA at Jannus LandingNov 02, 1997 - West Palm Beach, FL, USA at WPBZ's Buzz Bake Sale, Coral Sky AmphitheatreOct 31, 1997 - Austin, TX, USA at Liberty LunchSep 24, 1997 - London, , England at Astoria TheatreMar 21, 1996 - Rome, , Italy at PalaEURMar 17, 1996 - Neuchâtel, , Switzerland at Patinoire du LittoralMar 11, 1996 - London, , England at BBC Session, Maida Vale StudiosFeb 17, 1996 - Honolulu, HI, USA at Richardson FieldFeb 11, 1996 - Melbourne, VIC, Australia at Festival HallFeb 07, 1996 - Sydney, NSW, Australia at Hordern PavilionJan 27, 1996 - Tokyo, , Japan at Harumi East HallDec 16, 1995 - Portland, OR, USA at Veterans Memorial ColiseumDec 14, 1995 - Oakland, CA, USA at Oakland ColiseumDec 07, 1995 - Houston, TX, USA at AstroarenaDec 03, 1995 - West Palm Beach, FL, USA at West Palm Beach AuditoriumNov 21, 1995 - Milwaukee, WI, USA at Mecca ArenaNov 16, 1995 - Detroit, MI, USA at Cobo ArenaNov 13, 1995 - Springfield, MA, USA at Springfield Civic CenterNov 12, 1995 - Uniondale, NY, USA at Nassau Veterans ColiseumNov 11, 1995 - Bethlehem, PA, USA at Lehigh University, Stabler ArenaNov 09, 1995 - Binghamton, NY, USA at Broome County ArenaNov 05, 1995 - Harrisburg, PA, USA at State Farm Show ArenaNov 04, 1995 - Rochester, NY, USA at Rochester Community War MemorialNov 03, 1995 - Worcester, MA, USA at Worcester CentrumOct 31, 1995 - Halifax, NC, Canada at Metro CentreOct 29, 1995 - Ottawa, ON, Canada at Ottawa Civic CentreOct 27, 1995 - Montreal, QC, Canada at Montreal ForumOct 25, 1995 - Toronto, ON, Canada at Maple Leaf GardensOct 22, 1995 - Regina, SK, Canada at Regina AgridomeOct 21, 1995 - Calgary, AB, Canada at Canadian Airlines SaddledomeOct 18, 1995 - Vancouver, BC, Canada at PNE Fairgrounds, Pacific ColiseumOct 17, 1995 - Seattle, WA, USA at Seattle Center ArenaSep 22, 1995 - Manchester, , England at Manchester ApolloSep 20, 1995 - London, , England at O2 Academy BrixtonSep 18, 1995 - Deinze, , Belgium at BrielpoortSep 17, 1995 - Paris, , France at Élysée MontmartreSep 15, 1995 - Milan, , Italy at Forum di AssagoSep 09, 1995 - Winterthur, , Switzerland at Winterthurer Musikfestwochen, SteinberggasseSep 03, 1995 - Göteborg, , Sweden at LisebergshallenSep 02, 1995 - Stockholm, , Sweden at Johanneshovs IsstadionAug 31, 1995 - Helsinki, , Finland at Helsingin JäähalliAug 25, 1995 - Reading, , England at Reading Festival, Richfield Avenue, Little John's FarmMay 28, 1995 - Oakland, CA, USA at Henry J. Kaiser AuditoriumMay 27, 1995 - Oakland, CA, USA at Henry J. Kaiser AuditoriumDec 03, 1994 - New York, NY, USA at Saturday Night Live, Rockefeller Center, Studio 8HNov 18, 1994 - Chicago, IL, USA at Aragon Ballroom
Other tracks from Insomniac
1 Armatage Shanks
2 Brat
3 Stuck With Me
4 Geek Stink Breath
5 No Pride
6 Bab's Uvula Who
7 86
8 Panic Song
9 Stuart and the Ave
10 Brain Stew
11 Jaded
12 Westbound Sign
13 Tight Wad Hill
14 Walking Contradiction
