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.
Roll with the punches
Because you know that it’s inevitable
Soon to be unforgettable, yet, totally unpredictable
I’m either calling it quits or you’re calling me out
Its not who or what you know because you’re better with nothing at all.
Sing it back to me; this is your life story
You didn’t even know it you’re trying not to blow it
Because you’re kicking back a death wish and here I am just riding out the storm
Believe me when I say that I want to give up I want to give up but its bad enough to keep me hooked just to watch you curse my name and toss and turn
Turn around and cross the line you so casually walk between function and fashion
Are you dressed to kill or dressed to impress?
Don’t act like you can do better than this.
Let me see you put your hands upon the stereo
Its spitting out a ridiculous frequency
But turn it up turn it up
Break a sweat
Cuz were just burning up and hitting up the scene that was ours to hit up
Take take me out because im ready for your best shot
Make make me out to be a bullet from the pulpit
Or anything that would make you believe
All that weve seen would be just another scene
That was our to hit up
Play it back for me, if you feel you've got to
Do you want to call it intuition
Cuz after intermission we’ll be flashing the house lights
To let you know that we’re back in action
Simply for your satisfaction
Turn around and cross the line you so casually walk between function and fashion
Are you dressed to kill or dressed to impress?
Don’t act like you can do better than this
Turn around and cross the line you so casually walk between function and fashion
Are you dressed to kill or dressed to impress?
Don’t act like you can do better than this
Let me see you put your hands upon the stereo
Its spitting out a ridiculous frequency
But turn it up turn it up
Break a sweat
Cuz were just burning up and hitting up the scene that was ours to hit up
Take take me out because im ready for your best shot
Make make me out to be a bullet from the pulpit
Or anything that would make you believe
All that weve seen would be just another scene
That was our to hit up
Roll with the punches
Because you know that it’s inevitable
Soon to be unforgettable, we're either calling it quits or you’re calling me out
Its not who or what you know because you’re better with nothing at all.
Roll with the punches
you’re better with nothing at all.
Roll with the punches
Let me see you put your hands upon the stereo
Its spitting out a ridiculous frequency
But turn it up turn it up
Break a sweat
Cuz were just burning up and hitting up the scene that was ours to hit up
Take take me out because im ready for your best shot
Make make me out to be a bullet from the pulpit
Or anything that would make you believe
All that weve seen would be just another scene
That was our to hit up
Because you know that it’s inevitable
Soon to be unforgettable, yet, totally unpredictable
I’m either calling it quits or you’re calling me out
Its not who or what you know because you’re better with nothing at all.
Sing it back to me; this is your life story
You didn’t even know it you’re trying not to blow it
Because you’re kicking back a death wish and here I am just riding out the storm
Believe me when I say that I want to give up I want to give up but its bad enough to keep me hooked just to watch you curse my name and toss and turn
Turn around and cross the line you so casually walk between function and fashion
Are you dressed to kill or dressed to impress?
Don’t act like you can do better than this.
Let me see you put your hands upon the stereo
Its spitting out a ridiculous frequency
But turn it up turn it up
Break a sweat
Cuz were just burning up and hitting up the scene that was ours to hit up
Take take me out because im ready for your best shot
Make make me out to be a bullet from the pulpit
Or anything that would make you believe
All that weve seen would be just another scene
That was our to hit up
Play it back for me, if you feel you've got to
Do you want to call it intuition
Cuz after intermission we’ll be flashing the house lights
To let you know that we’re back in action
Simply for your satisfaction
Turn around and cross the line you so casually walk between function and fashion
Are you dressed to kill or dressed to impress?
Don’t act like you can do better than this
Turn around and cross the line you so casually walk between function and fashion
Are you dressed to kill or dressed to impress?
Don’t act like you can do better than this
Let me see you put your hands upon the stereo
Its spitting out a ridiculous frequency
But turn it up turn it up
Break a sweat
Cuz were just burning up and hitting up the scene that was ours to hit up
Take take me out because im ready for your best shot
Make make me out to be a bullet from the pulpit
Or anything that would make you believe
All that weve seen would be just another scene
That was our to hit up
Roll with the punches
Because you know that it’s inevitable
Soon to be unforgettable, we're either calling it quits or you’re calling me out
Its not who or what you know because you’re better with nothing at all.
Roll with the punches
you’re better with nothing at all.
Roll with the punches
Let me see you put your hands upon the stereo
Its spitting out a ridiculous frequency
But turn it up turn it up
Break a sweat
Cuz were just burning up and hitting up the scene that was ours to hit up
Take take me out because im ready for your best shot
Make make me out to be a bullet from the pulpit
Or anything that would make you believe
All that weve seen would be just another scene
That was our to hit up
Lyrics submitted by yayjello
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they're talking about how they've always been the four year strong they are now. 'the scene that was ours to hit up.' and also probably about how they want to fucking hit the bands and artists that ruin the scene: 'we're either calling it quits, or you're calling me out'
The song is two things. It is a declaration that FYS have arrived and will be here to stay for a while 'Because you know that it�s inevitable<br /> Soon to be unforgettable, yet, totally unpredictable'. Its also a commentary on the state of the "scene", that is the kids and bands, and the obsession with fashion and hair products over substance and individuality 'Turn around and cross the line you so casually walk between function and fashion'.