From the recording WE ARE IN AN IDENTITY CRISIS...BUT WE LOVE IT"
This one’s a brief statement about society. When you have a platform such as musicians do, it is important to try to use it for good and not complain about the way things are done, but firmly suggest improvements. Also, it’s the epitome of punk to do so. We knew we wanted the beginning section of this album to be powerful and fast passed, so this song fits perfectly into the narrative of this album and the idea of being in an identity crisis…we like to write softer, dreamier love songs but we also like to write all out bad-ass punk songs which reflect on life around us as it is happening, such as the idea that love and relationships are becoming less legitimate and more a power-stance (“love you, now give me likes and money”).
Lyrics
VERSE 1
I believe that the system is a mess
Before you try and argue let’s just look at the facts
Consumerism feeds our bubble, keeps us on our high horse
Doesn’t give a
About pollution in the sky
Speaking of that, yeah, it’s on the rise
Go to any capital city you can taste it in the air
Politics is breaking up families
I guess John was wrong when he said “love is all you need”
BRIDGE
It’s not working
It’s not working, oh
VERSE 2
Some people hate people for the colour of their skin
Country of origin or the culture that they bring
And if you don’t believe that these people still exist
You can find them every Friday night down your local curry inn
Eating Asian food with Indian beer swearing at their iPhone
I’m Saying that the multi-culture is here to stay and if you don’t like it you can
(oooh ahhh)
BRIDGE
It’s not working
It’s not working
PRE-CHORUS
Society’s not working
Society’s not working
Society’s not working
Society’s not working
CHORUS
And if I
Hold my ground for a little bit
Will that stop you from leaving
Hold my ground, ground, ground, ground
VERSE 3
Love you, now give me likes and money
Love you, now give me likes and money
Love you, now give me likes and money
I want more likes
Give me all your money, ah
CHORUS
And if I
Hold my ground for a little bit
Will that stop you from leaving
Hold my ground, ground, ground, ground
VERSE 4
You can’t wear make-up, you’re a boy
You can’t have short hair, you’re a girl
You can’t be attracted to a member of your gender
It’s 2020 now
What’s wrong with being, out of breath man
BRIDGE
It’s not working
It’s not working
PRE-CHORUS
Society’s not working
Society’s not working
Society’s not working
Society’s not working
CHORUS
And if I
Hold my ground for a little bit
Will that stop you from leaving
Hold my ground, ground, ground, ground