What's The 'I Like To Cuss Like I Was Raised in a Barn' Meme? Kill Karl's 'Coworker' Song That Allegedly Defeats 'Bubonic' Explained

Have you heard of "coworker music"? If you're unsure, maybe try listening to this song called "I Like To Cuss Like I Was Raised in a Barn" because people are saying that it's peak breakroom ambiance.

The song is by an artist named Kill Karl who shared a snippet of it to Instagram Reels and TikTok late last month. The reception hasn't been great, but Karl already has an audience for his rap and metal fusion.

As expressed in viral memes, that audience is apparently your least favorite coworker who's listening to it on the forklift or while serving up hamburgers.

But what's the original song anyway? Who is Kill Karl and how did his track become the subject of memes? Let's explain.

What's The 'I Like To Cuss Like I Was Raised In A Barn' Song?

The original song's real name is "I'M A METALHEAD, BITCH!" Artist Kill Karl released it in January. The song is a mix between rap, metal and screamo. If you can't imagine that, just give it a listen.

What Are The 'I Like To Cuss Like I Was Raised In A Barn' Lyrics?

For the sake of brevity, here are the lyrics of just the snippet from Kill Karl's song that went viral on TikTok and started the meme trend. If someone wanted to, they could use it like a copypasta. Of course, they start with the line, "I like to cuss like I was raised in a barn."

I like to cuss like I was raised in a barn.
Fuck, shit, piss, cock, titties and darn.
I'm not just heartless, darkness and an artless narcissist.
I harness charmless, smartness and a disarming sharpness, bitch!
I'm harmless, I wouldn't hurt a fly,
But you fuck with my friends and you're gonna fuckin' die!

Who Is Kill Karl?

Kill Karl is a relatively new artist. He only has one song, his debut single "I'M A METALHEAD, BITCH!" which is, of course, the "I Like To Cuss Like I Was Raised In A Barn" meme.

From what we can gather, he might be from Rochester, New York because he's tagged himself there on Instagram a few times.

@killkarlofficial Tag someone who can relate👹 have you listened to the whole song yet? What was your favovirte part?? #metal #metalhead #shirtless #numetal #metalmusic #emorap ♬ I'M A METALHEAD, BITCH! – KILL KARL

How Is 'I Like To Cuss Like I Was Raised In A Barn' Being Used In Memes?

Kill Karl posted a snippet of him performing "I'M A METALHEAD, BITCH!" on TikTok a week ago. It was the verse about him cussing and being raised in a barn. It blew up, receiving over a million views in a short timeframe. The reception was mixed, however. "TS is not hard," said one top comment.

@killkarlofficial Tag someone who needs to hear this😍 25k monthly listeners and over 100k streams in ONE MONTH!! I cannot believe how quickly this song is blowing up, it's insane. You guys are fucking amazing, keep being you, you beautiful weirdos😘 #metal #metalhead #rapmetal #numetal #heavymusic #emorap #metalmusic #metalsinger ♬ original sound – KILL KARL

Users quickly related it to another recently viral song, known simply as "Shi is Bubonic." Both songs feature middle-aged, Millennial white men who are jumping into the rap game late in life.

The perception online is that both songs are cringe, not just because of the lyrics, but also the delivery, tone and person behind the voice.

Both tracks have been dubbed "coworker music," which is an increasingly used insult if you've been online recently. A "coworker's" taste is akin to a "normie's" interests.

The joke plays on the idea that nobody likes the people who they work with, especially chronically online people who feel far removed from everyone in the suburban Ohio town where they grew up (and where they still need to work during the summer).

In pop culture, the office is where people from different backgrounds come together to work, not to chit-chat about art, music and politics. Memes about "coworkers" reinforce this belief.

@oboe_1601 #fyp #viral_video #fypシ゚ #trendingvideo #brainrot #tspmo #iliketocusslikeiwasraisedinabarn #coworker #coworkermusic ♬ original sound – oboe

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For the full history of I Like To Cuss Like I Was Raised in a Barn, be sure to check out Know Your Meme's entry for even more information.