"X" symbol
The letter "X" is the most prevalent symbol of straight edge, commonly worn as a marking, symbol or tattoo on the back of one or both hands, though it can be displayed on other body parts as well. Some followers are known as "hardcore kids". Some followers of straight edge have also incorporated the symbol into clothing and pins. According to a series of interviews by journalist Michael Azerrad, the straight edge "X" can be traced to the Teen Idles' brief U.S. West Coast tour in 1980. The Teen Idles were scheduled to play at San Francisco's Mabuhay Gardens, but when the band arrived, club management discovered that the entire band was under the legal drinking age and therefore should be denied entry to the club. As a compromise, management marked each of the Idles' hands with a large black "X" as a warning to the club's staff not to serve alcohol to the band. Upon returning to Washington, D.C., the band suggested this same system to local clubs as a means to allow teenagers in to see musical performances without being served alcohol. While the practice was never widely adopted by D.C.-area music venues, the mark soon became associated with the straight edge lifestyle. Recently, however, after a slow pickup, more and more music venues have been employing this system.
Sometimes the number 24 is used to represent straight edge, because X is the twenty-fourth letter of the alphabet. A variation involving a trio of Xs (xXx) originated in artwork created by Minor Threat's drummer, Jeff Nelson, in which he replaced the three stars in the band's hometown Washington, DC flag with Xs. The term is sometimes abbreviated by including an X with the abbreviation of the term "straight edge" to give "sXe". By analogy, hardcore punk is sometimes abbreviated to "hXc".
History
William Tsitsos writes that straight edge has gone through three different eras since its creation in 1980. Associated with punk rock, the early years of the straight edge subculture are now called the old school era.
Old school (1970s and early 1980s)
Straight edge ideas can be found in songs by the early-1970s band The Modern Lovers, particularly their songs "I'm Straight" and "She Cracked". However, straight edge was most closely associated with punk rock, particularly the faster subgenre of hardcore punk that developed in the late 1970s and early 1980s, which was partly characterized by shouting rather than sung vocals. Straight edge people of this early "old school" era often associated with the original punk ideals such as individualism, disdain for work and school, and live-for-the-moment attitudes.
Although straight edge started on the east coast of the United States in Washington D.C. and New York, it quickly spread through the US and Canada. By the 1980s, bands on the west coast of the United States, such as America's Hardcore (A.H.C.), Stalag 13, Justice League and Uniform Choice, were gaining popularity. In the early stages of this subculture’s history, concerts often consisted of non-straight edge punk bands along with straight edge bands. However, circumstances soon changed and the old school era would eventually be viewed as the time "before the two scenes separated". Old school straight edge bands included: the Washington D.C. bands Minor Threat, State of Alert (S.O.A.), Government Issue and Teen Idles, Reno, Nevada's 7 Seconds, Boston's SSD, DYS and Negative FX, California bands as mentioned above, and New York City bands such as Cause for Alarm.
Youth crew (Mid 1980s)
During the youth crew era, which started in the mid 1980s, the influence of music on the straight edge scene seemed to be at an all-time high. The new branches of straight edge that came about during this era seemed to originate from ideas presented in songs. Notable youth crew bands included: 7 Seconds, Gorilla Biscuits, Judge, Bold, Youth of Today, Chain Of Strength and Slapshot.
Starting in the mid-1980s, the band Youth of Today became associated with the straight edge movement, and their song "Youth Crew" expressed a desire to unite the scene into a movement. The most identifiable theme that arose during the youth crew era was an association of straight edge with vegetarianism. In 1988, Youth of Today released the song "No More", which initiated this new theme within the subculture. Lead singer Ray Cappo displayed his vegan views in the lyrics: "Meat-eating, flesh-eating, think about it. So callous this crime we commit". This however isn't required and is optional.
By the end of the 1980s, straight edge bands all over the United States and Canada sang about animal cruelty. During the late 1980s, not all people who claimed to be straight edge identified with animal rights issues, although bands such as Earth Crisis had continued the animal rights trend.
1990s
By the early 1990s, militant straight edge was a well-known presence in the scene, and the term militant described someone who was dedicated and outspoken, but who was also believed to be narrow-minded, judgmental, and potentially violent. The militant straight edger was characterized by the following: less tolerance for non-straight edge people, more outward pride in being straight edge, more outspokenness, and the willingness to resort to violence in order to promote clean living.
In the mid-1990s, a number of bands advocating social justice, animal liberation, veganism, and straight edge practices displayed a stronger metal influence. Bands from this era include Culture, Earth Crisis, Chorus of Disapproval, Undertow, and Strife.
2000s
After the 1990s, some of the more controversial aspects that surrounded straight edge began to disappear, partly in response to media reports portraying the movement as a type of gang. In the 2000s, straight edge and non-straight edge bands have played concerts together regularly. Some of these new era straight edge bands include xAFBx, Allegiance, Black My Heart, Casey Jones, Champion, The First Step, Have Heart, Throwdown, Ten Yard Fight, and Verse.
Lush Life
Zara Larsson Lyrics
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Live my day as if there was no past
Doin' it all night, all summer
Doin' it the way I wanna
Yeah, I'ma dance my heart out 'til the dawn
But I won't be done when morning comes
Doin' it all night, all summer
Gonna spend it like no other
It was a crush
But I couldn't, couldn't get enough
It was a rush
But I gave it up
It was a crush
Now I might have went and said too much
But that's all it was
So I gave it up
I live my day as if it was the last
Live my day as if there was no past
Doin' it all night, all summer
Doin' it the way I wanna
Yeah, I'ma dance my heart out 'til the dawn
But I won't be done when morning comes
Doin' it all night, all summer
Gonna spend it like no other
It was a crush
I kept saying I'ma stay in touch
But that thing went bust
So I gave it up, ooh
No tricks, no bluff
I'm just better off without them cuffs
Yeah, the sun won't set on us
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, yeah, yeah
Went low, went high
Still waters run dry
Gotta get back in the groove
I ain't ever worried
Went low, went high
What matters is now
Getting right back in the mood
I live my day as if it was the last
Live my day as if there was no past
Doin' it all night, all summer
Doin' it the way I wanna
Yeah, I'ma dance my heart out 'til the dawn
But I won't be done when morning comes
Doin' it all night, all summer
Gonna spend it like no other
Now I've found another crush
The lush life giving me a rush
Had one chance to make me blush
Second time is one too late
Now I've found another crush
The lush life giving me a rush
Had one chance to make me blush
Second time is one too late
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
I live my day as if it was the last
Live my day as if there was no past
Doin' it all night, all summer
Doin' it the way I wanna
Yeah, I'ma dance my heart out 'til the dawn
But I won't be done when morning comes
Doin' it all night, all summer
Gonna spend it like no other
Now I've found another crush
The lush life giving me a rush
Had one chance to make me blush
Second time is one too late
Now I've found another crush
The lush life giving me a rush
Had one chance to make me blush
Second time is one too late
The song "Lush Life" by Zara Larsson is about living in the moment and enjoying life to the fullest without worrying about the past or the future. The lyrics "I live my day as if it was the last, Live my day as if there was no past" portrays this idea. The singer wants to dance all night and make the most of her time without any regrets. She mentions having a crush on someone before but realizing that it was just a passing phase, and now she has found someone new who gives her a rush.
The lines "Went low, went high, Still waters run dry, Gotta get back in the groove" indicate that in life, there are both good and bad times, but it’s important to keep moving forward even when things get tough. The song is upbeat and catchy, matching the carefree attitude of the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
I live my day as if it was the last
Living life to the fullest, like it's the last day on earth
Live my day as if there was no past
Moving forward from past mistakes and not dwelling on the past
Doin' it all night, all summer
Having fun and enjoying life without any time constraints
Doin' it the way I wanna
Living life on one's own terms, doing what makes you happy
Yeah, I'ma dance my heart out 'til the dawn
Expressing oneself through dance without any inhibitions
But I won't be done when morning comes
The fun doesn't have to end when the night is over
Gonna spend it like no other
Making unforgettable memories
It was a crush
Having a fleeting attraction to someone
But I couldn't, couldn't get enough
Struggling with wanting more despite knowing it wasn't right
It was a rush
Feeling exhilarated by the crush
But I gave it up
Ending the crush and moving on
Now I might have went and said too much
Potentially oversharing feelings for the crush
But that's all it was
Realizing it wasn't anything more than a crush
So I gave it up
Moving on from the crush and not letting it affect one's life negatively
No tricks, no bluff
Not playing games with one's emotions
I'm just better off without them cuffs
Feeling freer and happier without the attachment to the former crush
Yeah, the sun won't set on us
Feeling limitless and invincible
Went low, went high
Experiencing highs and lows in life
Still waters run dry
Life can get stagnant and boring if one doesn't take risks
Gotta get back in the groove
Finding one's rhythm and getting back on track
I ain't ever worried
Feeling confident and carefree
What matters is now
Living in the present moment
Now I've found another crush
Finding a new romantic interest
The lush life giving me a rush
Living life to the fullest feels exhilarating
Had one chance to make me blush
The new crush made a memorable first impression
Second time is one too late
Not giving someone a second chance if they missed their opportunity
Lyrics © CTM Outlander Music LC, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Fridolin Walcher, Christoph Bauss, Markus Sepehrmanesh, Linnea Sodahl, Iman Hulten, Emanuel Abrahamsson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Playlist when the boys aren’t over
Sugar - Robin Schulz
Lush Life - Zara Larsson
Summer - Calvin Harris
I took a Pill in Ibiza - Mike Posner
Lean On - Major Lazer
Feel So Close - Calvin Harris
Light it Up - Major Lazer
It Ain’t Me - Kygo & Selena Gomez
Yeah Yeah Yeah - Chris Brown
Meant to Be - Bebe Rexha ft. Florida Georgia Line
Cheerleader - Omi
Riptide - Vance Joy
Budapest - George Ezra
Renegades - X Ambassadors
— EVERYTHING PAST THIS POINT IS A SUGGESTION. I DONT TAKE CREDIT FOR ANY OF IT —
Shake it off - Taylor Swift
Replay - Iyaz
7 years - Lucas Graham
Someone you loved - Lewis Capaldi
Waiting for love - Avicii
Hideaway - Daya
Sit still look pretty - Daya
Rather Be - Clean Bandit
Call Me Baby - Exo
Closer - Chainsmokers
Shower - Becky G
Thank you, next - Ariana Grande
If I can’t have you - Shawn Mendes
In the name of love - Martin Garrix ft. Bebe Rexha
The Nights - Avicii
Off to the races - Lana del ray
Summertime Sadness - Lana del ray
PassionFruit - Drake
One Last Dance - Drake
Beautiful Madness - Michael Patrick Kelly
Girls Like You - Maroon 5
Adventure of a lifetime - Coldplay
Call you mine - Chainsmokers
Mama - Jonas Blue ft. William Singe
Perfect Stranger - Jonas Blue ft. JP
Me myself and I - Bebe Rexha
The way I are - Bebe Rexha
Era Istrefi - Bonbon
Maps - Maroon 5
Friends - Anne Marie ft. Marshmello
Sugar - Maroon 5
Hey Soul Sister - Train
Say so - Doja Cat
Stitches - Shawn Mendes
Cooler than me - Mike Posner
Better when I’m dancing - Meghan Trainor
Panini - Lil Nas X
Some nights - Fun
Castle on the hill - Ed Sheeran
I don’t care - Es Sheeran & Justin Bieber
Back to you - Louis Tomlinson ft. Bebe Rexha
Head and Heart - Joel Corry ft MNEK
What did I miss? Feel free to respond more songs. I’ll try to add them all.
@hughdavies1177
Don't worry, you're not the only one watching this 9 years after
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omg
@cp12298
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@bshuffle527
Yess 2021 can never forget such an upbeat and positive song
@maralippolis8504
Hahahhaha
LOL
@SnitchDaRat
Zara Larsson sucks, my music better
@avakoh6020
it doesn’t matter if you’re a fan of Zara or not, this song is iconic
@elovyiet4768
And that’s on facts
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Periodt👊🙌
@seddikyoucefi7411
Facts