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.
Listen to the fife and snare marching through the square
Stenciled flags of insurrection dancing through the air
Read the rants of a Thomas Paine of modern day
I have felt a spirit that has not yet gone away
Boycott me and boycott this and mute your children's mouths
As they sing along with this very song and spread word all around
FOP boycott me for I am standing up
I'd rather taste a rebel's glory than drink blood from your cup
I'd rather taste a rebel's glory than drink blood from your cup
Read the rants of those in jail the ones who rode the rails
Then lay down on these roads we've paved eat the crumbs we used for trails
Discredit all the rogues liberty's crack within the bells
The demons in your heavens and the angels in your hells
Boycott me and boycott this and mute your children's mouths
As they sing along with this very song and spread word all around
FOP boycott me for I am standing up
I'd rather taste a rebel's glory than drink blood from your cup
I'd rather taste a rebel's glory than drink blood from your cup
The scorned few of today are the heroes of tomorrow
There'll be a holiday times of regret and sorrow
And when they're pressed on stamps we'll hope they're not forgotten
So let's go down in history black-listed and boycotten
Boycott me and boycott this and mute your children's mouths
As they sing along with this very song and spread word all around
FOP boycott me for I am standing up
I'd rather taste a rebel's glory than drink blood from your cup
I'd rather taste a rebel's glory than drink blood from your cup
Stenciled flags of insurrection dancing through the air
Read the rants of a Thomas Paine of modern day
I have felt a spirit that has not yet gone away
Boycott me and boycott this and mute your children's mouths
As they sing along with this very song and spread word all around
FOP boycott me for I am standing up
I'd rather taste a rebel's glory than drink blood from your cup
I'd rather taste a rebel's glory than drink blood from your cup
Read the rants of those in jail the ones who rode the rails
Then lay down on these roads we've paved eat the crumbs we used for trails
Discredit all the rogues liberty's crack within the bells
The demons in your heavens and the angels in your hells
Boycott me and boycott this and mute your children's mouths
As they sing along with this very song and spread word all around
FOP boycott me for I am standing up
I'd rather taste a rebel's glory than drink blood from your cup
I'd rather taste a rebel's glory than drink blood from your cup
The scorned few of today are the heroes of tomorrow
There'll be a holiday times of regret and sorrow
And when they're pressed on stamps we'll hope they're not forgotten
So let's go down in history black-listed and boycotten
Boycott me and boycott this and mute your children's mouths
As they sing along with this very song and spread word all around
FOP boycott me for I am standing up
I'd rather taste a rebel's glory than drink blood from your cup
I'd rather taste a rebel's glory than drink blood from your cup
Lyrics submitted by take_up_ur_life_act
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Holiday
Bee Gees
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@[Diderik:33655] "Your a holiday!" Was a popular term used in the 50s/60s to compliment someone on their all around. For example, not only are they beautiful, but they are fun and kind too ... just an all around "holiday".
I think your first comment is closer to being accurate. The singer/song writers state "Millions of eyes can see, yet why am i so blind!? When the someone else is me, its unkind its unkind". I believe hes referring to the girl toying with him and using him. He wants something deeper with her, thats why he allows himself to be as a puppet (even though for her fun and games) as long as it makes her happy. But he knows deep down that she doesnt really want to be serious with him and thats what makes him.
I Can't Go To Sleep
Wu-Tang Clan
Wu-Tang Clan
This song is written as the perspective of the boys in the street, as a whole, and what path they are going to choose as they get older and grow into men. (This is why the music video takes place in an orphanage.) The seen, and unseen collective suffering is imbedded in the boys’ mind, consciously or subconsciously, and is haunting them. Which path will the boys choose? Issac Hayes is the voice of reason, maybe God, the angel on his shoulder, or the voice of his forefathers from beyond the grave who can see the big picture and are pleading with the boys not to continue the violence and pattern of killing their brothers, but to rise above. The most beautiful song and has so many levels. Racism towards African Americans in America would not exist if everyone sat down and listened to this song and understood the history behind the words. The power, fear, pleading in RZA and Ghostface voices are genuine and powerful. Issac Hayes’ strong voice makes the perfect strong father figure, who is possibly from beyond the grave.
No Surprises
Radiohead
Radiohead
Same ideas expressed in Fitter, Happier are expressed in this song. We're told to strive for some sort of ideal life, which includes getting a good job, being kind to everyone, finding a partner, getting married, having a couple kids, living in a quiet neighborhood in a nice big house, etc. But in Fitter, Happier the narrator(?) realizes that it's incredibly robotic to live this life. People are being used by those in power "like a pig in a cage on antibiotics"--being pacified with things like new phones and cool gadgets and houses while being sucked dry. On No Surprises, the narrator is realizing how this life is killing him slowly. In the video, his helmet is slowly filling up with water, drowning him. But he's so complacent with it. This is a good summary of the song. This boring, "perfect" life foisted upon us by some higher powers (not spiritual, but political, economic, etc. politicians and businessmen, perhaps) is not the way to live. But there is seemingly no way out but death. He'd rather die peacefully right now than live in this cage. While our lives are often shielded, we're in our own protective bubbles, or protective helmets like the one Thom wears, if we look a little harder we can see all the corruption, lies, manipulation, etc. that is going on in the world, often run by huge yet nearly invisible organizations, corporations, and 'leaders'. It's a very hopeless song because it reflects real life.
Just A Little Lovin'
Dusty Springfield
Dusty Springfield
I don't think it's necessarily about sex. It's about wanting to start the day with some love and affection. Maybe a warm cuddle. I'm not alone in interpreting it that way! For example:
"'Just a Little Lovin’ is a timeless country song originally recorded by Eddy Arnold in 1954. The song, written by Eddie Miller and Jimmy Campbell, explores the delicate nuances of love and showcases Arnold’s emotive vocals. It delves into the universal theme of love and how even the smallest gesture of affection can have a profound impact on our lives." https://oldtimemusic.com/the-meaning-behind-the-song-just-a-little-lovin-by-eddy-arnold/
absolutely brilliant song writing, erik is by far one of the best lyricists out there. if only more people took the bother to listen to anything outside of mainstream then they'd realise music isn't just about bitches n' hoes
This song is a great song, but you got the lyrics wrong. It's FOP. Mischief Brew is so energetic when played live.
FOP= Fraternal Order of Police I believe this song is about how how the FOP in Philadelphia were boycotting any company or band that supported a convicted cop killer from 1981. The convicted cop killer wrote a book in jail or something like that. I am not sure exactly how the story went but you can look further into it.
Great song. It is about the F.O.P. or Fraternal Order of Police, in Philidelphia, standing on the pulpit of moral superiority and organizing boycotts of certain media due to controversial content. The song, however, has a much deeper underpinning of ideas which paint modern-day events with a Revolutionary-era idealism, and bring to question the very society today which supports the abdication of our fundamental rights.
The song hints strongly at the fact that for many whom count themselves part of todays society in the U.S., it has reached a point where the ideals our forefathers fought for during the American Revolution hold very little meaning when confronted with an oppressive and frankly run-amok government. For many, our Freedom of Speech holds very little value, and is taken for granted, as long as it's not their speech being censored.
Oh, and a couple lyrics are wrong... In the first verse, it's "Listen to the Fife and Snare, marching through the square." In the chorus the "FOB" should be "FOP" and it's not "I'd rather taste a rebel's lure." it's "I'd rather taste a rebel's glory." Finally, it's not "Boycott 'em." in the last verse, it's a word which Erik took some artistic license in using (as it's not a "real" word, but works just fine), "Boycotten." which would be defined as the state of being boycotted.
It actually is "lure" not glory, it was right the first time.