This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
When you hear this sound a-comin'
Hear the drummer drumming
Won't you join together with the band
We don't move in any 'ticular direction
And we don't make no collections
Won't you join together with the band
Do you really think I care
What you eat or what you wear
Won't you join together with the band
There's a million ways to laugh
Ev'ry one's a path
Come on and join together with the band
Everybody join together
Won't you join together
Come on and join together with the band
We need to join together
Come on join together
Come on and join together with the band
You don't have to play
You can follow or lead the way
Oh won't you join together with the band
We don't know where we're going
But the season's right for knowing
Oh won't you join together with the band
It's the singer not the song
That makes the music move along
Oh won't you join together with the band
This is the biggest band you'll find
It's as deep as it is wide
Come on and join together with the band
Join together
(Ev'rybody come on) join together
Join together with the band
Join together
(Ev'rybody come on) join together
Join together with the band
Hear the drummer drumming
Won't you join together with the band
We don't move in any 'ticular direction
And we don't make no collections
Won't you join together with the band
Do you really think I care
What you eat or what you wear
Won't you join together with the band
There's a million ways to laugh
Ev'ry one's a path
Come on and join together with the band
Everybody join together
Won't you join together
Come on and join together with the band
We need to join together
Come on join together
Come on and join together with the band
You don't have to play
You can follow or lead the way
Oh won't you join together with the band
We don't know where we're going
But the season's right for knowing
Oh won't you join together with the band
It's the singer not the song
That makes the music move along
Oh won't you join together with the band
This is the biggest band you'll find
It's as deep as it is wide
Come on and join together with the band
Join together
(Ev'rybody come on) join together
Join together with the band
Join together
(Ev'rybody come on) join together
Join together with the band
Lyrics submitted by captaincanard
Join Together Lyrics as written by Peter Townshend
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Spirit Music Group, Abkco Music Inc.
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It's a beautifull song about putting ALL dividing things aside. And joining together under a banner of music and song.
this song is central to the Lifehouse story where music is the common language and people can put aside their differences and become one. nothing else. A great rock song by accident.
Don't forget about the closeness the band felt with their fans. They held previews of albums, films etc. to get the honest views of people who loved their music. This song sums up the feelings of the band
its about how music can bring together eveyone, no matter there differences and btw, its "i want you to join together with the band" not "won't you join together with the band"
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“ he's probly referring to the juice harp and harmonica”
Probably just a typo, and I’m ten years late, but it’s:
“Jew’s Harp”
Blues feel to this song? Excuse me?
he's probly referring to the juice harp and harmonica