out of step

A form of sXe-ness. Could be considered a "higher degree". This is when a person does not take part in drugs, alcohol or sex. Often confused with sXe (no drugs, no alcohol). Often a label picked up by those who desperatly want to belong or those who are under-age. Feww are actually "edge" or "out of step" for life, sooner or later they realize it's a waste of time. The proof is in the song! "I'm a person just like you But I've got better things to do Than sit around and fuck my head Hang out with the living dead Snort white shit up my nose Pass out at the shows I don't even think about speed That's something I just don't need I've got the straight edge I'm a person just like you But I've got better things to do Than sit around and smoke dope 'Cause I know I can cope Laugh at the thought of eating ludes Laugh at the thought of sniffing glue Always gonna keep in touch Never want to use a crutch I've got the straight edge" Ian McKaye of Minor Threat, "Straightedge," 1981