Just saw Strike Anywhere at JMU this past weekend (9/29). Thomas talked about this song - he said (and I'm trying to quote him as closely as possible) it was for "all our friends, brothers, sisters, everyone who is gay or living in the closet, living in such a hostile environment." He went on to discuss the fear and hated propagated by religious and political leaders (hence the line "the ministers fill up the skies / preying on our fears and lies") and that one thing that can't be taken away from you is your love. I'm straight, but it almost all brought me to tears. The poetic, powerful and passionate music and lyrics that this band gives to us all is empowering and inspirational, and I'm so thankful that there are bands like Strike Anywhere that use the power of music to communicate such intelligent, thoughtful and positive messages of hope, strength, love and empowerment.
Just saw Strike Anywhere at JMU this past weekend (9/29). Thomas talked about this song - he said (and I'm trying to quote him as closely as possible) it was for "all our friends, brothers, sisters, everyone who is gay or living in the closet, living in such a hostile environment." He went on to discuss the fear and hated propagated by religious and political leaders (hence the line "the ministers fill up the skies / preying on our fears and lies") and that one thing that can't be taken away from you is your love. I'm straight, but it almost all brought me to tears. The poetic, powerful and passionate music and lyrics that this band gives to us all is empowering and inspirational, and I'm so thankful that there are bands like Strike Anywhere that use the power of music to communicate such intelligent, thoughtful and positive messages of hope, strength, love and empowerment.