"Where Was I?" by Guttermouth is a song that criticizes the destructive power of atomic warfare and addresses the narrator's confusion and lack of understanding about the events unfolding around them. The opening lyrics suggest that the country (possibly referring to the United States) is in a dire financial state, represented by being "in the red." The impending threat of atomic power and the fear it instills is emphasized, with the line "Scares the shit out of you, there's nothing you can do." The song highlights the helplessness and uncertainty felt by many people during times of war. The chorus describes a bleak aftermath caused by atomic bombs, where the environment is destroyed, children are sickened (turning green), and all people except the narrator are gone. The line "Where was I if I wasn't here?" indicates the narrator's confusion about their own existence and why they were spared from the devastation. The song questions the logic behind engaging in such destructive warfare, presenting it as senseless and futile. The lyric "Bout a war you can't win, Hey, who would want to win the damn thing anyway, right boys?!" reflects the narrator's sarcastic disbelief in the idea that anyone would desire to win a war that would lead to massive destruction. Overall, "Where Was I?" conveys a message of condemnation towards atomic warfare and its devastating consequences. It explores the narrator's bewildered perspective and seeks to raise awareness about the destructive power of nuclear weapons.
