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Grenades
Cancer Bats Lyrics


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West side of town,
We?ve got weighed down
Like minds all down ?til the end
Where we?re living?s where we?re laying our heads down
Doesn?t really matter where you?re from
Under skies that have no end,
I?d die without my friends



All the glimmering hearts with the self-cut hair
All the prettiest girls with the brains that work
All the freshest kids with the Heart Guts shirts


In the midday or the morning sun
We?re living in a suitcase screaming? let?s go
In the evening or the falling rain
Screaming our lungs out trying ? let?s go, let?s go


We?re rolling as good as it gets
Give me sparks don?t give me regrets
I?m never gonna call it quits,
I love the ones I?m living with
This is a hell of a team
We?ve got here tonight


All the glimmering hearts with their games on lock
All the prettiest girls with their stitched tight slacks
All the freshest kids with the patched up backs


In the midday or the morning sun
We?re living in a suitcase screaming? let?s go
In the evening or the falling rain
Screaming our lungs out trying ? let?s go, let?s go



Promises, we?re either sweet or we?re dead
One thing to know about me, bsod




Still rolling as good as it gets
Give me sparks don?t give me regrets
I?m never gonna call it quits,
I love the ones I?m living with
This is a hell of a team
We?ve got here tonight



All the glimmering hearts with their heads held up high
All the prettiest girls with their death punk looks
All the freshest kids with the Villains & Crooks


In the midday or the morning sun
We?re living in a suitcase screaming ? let?s go
In the evening or the falling rain
Screaming our lungs out trying ? let?s go, let?s go

Overall Meaning

In Cancer Bats's song "Grenades,” the lyrics describe a group of friends who live and travel together, always on the move and screaming "let's go." The geographical location and individual backgrounds of the group are not important; they share a common mindset and are bonded by their experiences together. The band acknowledges the personalties of each member of the group, describing the "glimmering hearts," "prettiest girls with the brains that work," and "freshest kids with the patched up backs." The lyrics repeatedly emphasize a strong group dynamic, stating "this is a hell of a team we've got here tonight," and "we're rolling as good as it gets."


The song's chorus is a call and response between the lead vocalist and the group, with the words "let's go" punctuating each line. The repetition of this phrase creates a sense of urgency and excitement, as if the group is always in motion and looking for their next adventure. The line "promises, we're either sweet or we're dead" further reinforces the intensity of this way of life, suggesting that every moment must be lived to the fullest. The line "one thing to know about me, bsod" is a reference to a computer glitch that results in a blue screen of death, further highlighting the idea of living life to its limits.


Line by Line Meaning

West side of town,
Referring to a specific location, perhaps an area where the artist and their friends live.


We?ve got weighed down
Feeling heavy or burdened in some way.


Like minds all down ?til the end
The artist and their friends share a common mindset or attitude.


Where we?re living?s where we?re laying our heads down
The place where they live is also where they sleep.


Doesn?t really matter where you?re from
The group doesn't discriminate against outsiders or people from different places.


Under skies that have no end,
Referring to a vast or open space.


I?d die without my friends
The artist values their friends and considers them an essential part of their life.


All the glimmering hearts with the self-cut hair
Describing a group of people who have a distinct look or style.


All the prettiest girls with the brains that work
Not just focusing on outward appearance, but also intelligence.


All the freshest kids with the Heart Guts shirts
Describing people who are fashionable or cool, specifically with a particular shirt.


In the midday or the morning sun
Describing times of day when the artist and their friends are active.


We?re living in a suitcase screaming? let?s go
A desire to travel or explore, possibly without much regard for material possessions.


Screaming our lungs out trying ? let?s go, let?s go
Emphasizing the group's desire to move forward and do something exciting.


We?re rolling as good as it gets
Referring to the group's current state of happiness or success.


Give me sparks don?t give me regrets
Preferring excitement and adventure to regret and safety.


I?m never gonna call it quits,
The group is committed to their lifestyle and way of living.


I love the ones I?m living with
Reiterating the value the artist places on their friends.


This is a hell of a team
Describing the group as a tight-knit and effective.


All the glimmering hearts with their games on lock
Continuing to describe the distinctive style of the artist's friends.


All the prettiest girls with their stitched tight slacks
Another description of the group's appearance.


All the freshest kids with the patched up backs
Describing the appearance of the group as edgy or streetwise.


Promises, we?re either sweet or we?re dead
The group values honesty and accountability.


One thing to know about me, bsod
A cryptic statement, possibly referring to a computer error message or some other code.


All the glimmering hearts with their heads held up high
This line again refers to the group's style, specifically a confident attitude and air.


All the prettiest girls with their death punk looks
Describing the group's look as a mix of punk and gothic styles.


All the freshest kids with the Villains & Crooks
Another reference to the group's fashion and style.


Screaming our lungs out trying ? let?s go, let?s go
The artist emphasizes their desire for adventure and excitement once again.




Lyrics © Bluewater Music Corp.
Written by: Andrew Tait McCracken, Liam Joseph Cormier, Michael Darrin Peters, Scott Andrew Middleton

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Comments from YouTube:

Joseph Kellett

I'm so glad I started listening to Cancer Bats today :)

hulio932

i cant get enough of these guys

Red Fox

God damn...Liam is so chill. I was talking to him at the merch table and he was like: Yo man. Hows it going? Then he commented on my Dream Theater t-shirt. =D

Tyler

this is a great song

ICULookin

TestAmenT tshirt is badass too!

cash scout

cancer bats are wicked!!!

Kimmy Pletting

and they're cute. hahaha. imo.

Devonpenner

@Andragon90 Agreed haha

Sam Maclintock

cant wit to see them on the 29