Mindless Self | Indulgence Straight To Music

"All the problems make me wanna go / Like a bad girl straight to video."

Mindless Self Indulgence – Straight to Video Lyrics - Genius

The title itself is a jab at the entertainment industry. Traditionally, a movie going "straight to video" (or direct-to-DVD) meant it was either too low-budget or too poor in quality for a theatrical release.

If you were a "scene kid" in the mid-2000s, there’s a high chance your iPod was vibrating with the frantic, glitchy energy of . Among their many high-octane tracks, "Straight To Video" stands out as a definitive anthem for a generation that embraced the "unpolished" and the "unfiltered."

The song was so popular that it received its own dedicated remix EP in 2006, featuring a notable heavy-hitter remix by . For many, this track remains the gateway to the band's larger discography, capturing their signature blend of satire and high-energy performance.

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