"Mommy, Can I Go Out And Kill Tonight" is one of the Misfits' most famous tracks from the Glenn Danzig era, first appearing as a live recording on their debut album, Walk Among Us (1982). Musically, the song is a furious blast of early American hardcore punk, notable for its raw, frantic energy and exceptionally fast tempo. It's a short, intense track defined by a pounding rhythm section, simple but abrasive guitar work, and a sudden, dramatic tempo change: the song famously lurches to a near-stop right before Danzig screams the title phrase, only to immediately explode back into double-time aggression. This dynamic shift is a signature moment that perfectly encapsulates the chaotic excitement of their early live performances. Lyrically, the song epitomizes the Misfits' blend of horror, alienation, and over-the-top melodrama. It's written from the perspective of an outcast or "loser"—a kid who gets "straight A's but they still make fun"—who seeks violent revenge on those who torment him, asking his mother for permission to go on a murderous rampage. The grotesque subject matter is delivered with an exaggerated, almost cartoonish sense of teenage nihilism, making it a dark and highly catchy anthem for the alienated.