New Direction
Embracing Rebellion: 88 Fingers Louie's Anthem to Defiance
Lyrics
What do you mean it's time
Expressing confusion or disbelief about the notion that it's time for a change.
Time for me to grow up?
Questioning the expectation to mature or conform to societal norms.
I don't want any part
Rejecting involvement or participation in something undesirable.
It's right to follow my heart
Stating the importance of following one's own desires and instincts.
The new kids ran
Describing the departure of new, rebellious individuals.
Ran out the back door fast
Highlighting the quick exit of the "new kids" from traditional expectations.
And the bands that came before
Criticizing older bands for being pretentious and aloof.
They had their noses in the air
Indicating arrogance or superiority displayed by the previous bands.
Pretending that they cared about our scene
Accusing older bands of pretending to care about the younger generation's music scene.
Just because our money's green
Highlighting the insincerity of older bands, suggesting they are only interested because of financial gain.
I'll tell you stage dives
Expressing the exhilaration and vitality derived from stage diving.
Make me feel more alive
Comparing the thrill of stage dives to the emotional impact of slowed down songs with hidden meanings.
Than coded messages in slowed down songs
Suggesting that genuine emotions conveyed in slowed down songs have a profound impact.
Now you're so ashamed
Expressing disappointment or embarrassment in someone's actions.
Now I'm so ashamed of you
Reciprocal shame towards someone who is now ashamed.
We believed the same things
Pointing out a shared belief or ideology in the past.
You stand to the side
Observing someone standing aside from the hardcore movement's rebirth.
Rebirth of hardcore pride
Celebrating the resurgence of hardcore pride.
It all came true
Asserting that the revival of hardcore values has come to fruition.
Too bad you can't see
Expressing regret that someone cannot appreciate positive aspects.
All the good things that I see
Emphasizing positive aspects or experiences that the speaker perceives.
Comment