The lyrics in the verses are not sung, but spoken in a run-on sentence style. Once again, this results in retaliation and denial from the protagonist, who suggests that everyone else needs help with their mental health. In this verse, his mother refuses to give him a Pepsi. This then continues with his parents, who are convinced that he is on drugs and needs help with his mental health. The protagonist's friends notice his behavior and suggest talking about it, only for him to refuse any help. The story of the song follows what is presumably a teenage Muir through a series of social conflicts with friends and, more significantly, parents. The music was written by Louiche Mayorga when he was in Suicidal Tendencies and lyrics by Mike Muir. The song was also included in the 12-inch EP Institutionalised, which was released exclusively in the UK in 1988 after Suicidal Tendencies had risen in popularity. The original version of the song was featured on the long-out of print compilation album F.N.G., while the Still Cyco After All These Years version appears on Prime Cuts and Playlist: The Very Best of Suicidal Tendencies, which was not endorsed by the band. The song was re-recorded on the band's 1993 album Still Cyco After All These Years this version was nominated for the Grammy for Best Metal Performance in 1994, but lost to Ozzy Osbourne's live version of "I Don't Want to Change the World". "Institutionalized" is one of the band's most popular songs and has remained a live staple since it was first played in 1982. It was released in 1983 as the only single from their self-titled debut album. " Institutionalized" is the debut single by American hardcore punk/ crossover thrash band Suicidal Tendencies. 1983 single by Suicidal Tendencies "Institutionalized"
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