Pete- Bass… Read Full Bio ↴Charging basslines and pummeling drums from Chicago, IL.
Pete- Bass, Vocals
Eric- Bass, Vocals
Josh- Drums
1981
(-o-) Lyrics
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To A Special Kind Of Person
The Kind Of Person That's Hiding
Under Rocks And In Closets
Wherever You Go
Hiding
Behind A Guise Of Respectability
The Cowardly Journalist
Exploiting People Who Can't Fight Back
The Assassin
Who Strikes People By Surprise
The Sickie Sadist
Who Hides Behind His Police Badge
To Commit Crimes Of Violence
Against Other People
Whatever Role They Are Playing
These Creeps
Are Always The Same
Because
A Pig Is A Pig
And That's That
(Ichi Ni San Shi)
Your Stinkin' Lies Are So Lame
Your Stupid Ideas Are The Same
A Pig Is A Pig
And That's That
You Know Who You Are
Your Phoney Pose Is So Old
You're Just A Product From The Mold
A Pig Is A Pig
And That's That
You Know Who You Are
I Can Predict What You'll Do
'cause Everyone Else Is Like You
A Pig Is A Pig
And That's That
Stupid Mean And Ugly
Down In The Dirt Where You Go
Lower Than You You Can't Go
A Pig Is A Pig
And That's That
Big Brother's Watching You
You Can Dress Up In Disguises
You Can Try To Mesmerize 'em
You Can Surround
Yourself With Friends
Who Tell You What You Want To Hear
But In The End No Matter What You Do
You Will Come Shining Through
The lyrics to (-o-)’s song “1981” focus on a specific type of person: those who hide behind various guises but ultimately cannot cover up their true nature as unpleasant individuals. The song starts with a dedication to this type of person, specifically highlighting those who exploit others through their profession, such as cowardly journalists, assassins, and sadistic police officers. These people, regardless of the role they play, are all the same—because a pig is a pig.
Throughout the song, (-o-) emphasizes the universality of this type of person, predicting that they will act similarly to everyone else around them because they are all stupid, mean, and ugly. Despite attempts to disguise themselves or surround themselves with supportive friends, these individuals will ultimately reveal their true colors. The song concludes with a reference to George Orwell’s 1984, reminding the listener that “Big Brother’s watching you.”
Overall, (-o-)’s lyrics highlight the futility of attempting to hide one’s true nature or perpetrating harm against others. By emphasizing the universality of this type of behavior, the song encourages the listener to take an active stance against these individuals and their actions.
Line by Line Meaning
Now This Song Is Dedicated
To A Special Kind Of Person
The Kind Of Person That's Hiding
Under Rocks And In Closets
This song is dedicated to a certain type of person who hides themselves from others, avoiding being seen in any way possible.
Wherever You Go
Hiding
Behind A Guise Of Respectability
No matter where they go, these people hide behind a facade of respectability, pretending to be people they aren't.
The Cowardly Journalist
Who Hides Behind His Typewriter
Exploiting People Who Can't Fight Back
Journalists who use their power to take advantage of those who can't defend themselves while hiding behind their writing are cowardly.
The Assassin
Who Strikes People By Surprise
The Sickie Sadist
Who Hides Behind His Police Badge
To Commit Crimes Of Violence
Against Other People
People who use their position of power to assault or attack others are the type of person this song addresses. Assassins and sadistic police cowards are a few examples of who this song is meant for.
Whatever Role They Are Playing
These Creeps
Are Always The Same
Because
A Pig Is A Pig
And That's That
Regardless of what label they use, these people are always the same, and cannot change. They are referred to as creepy and disgusting or like pigs, which cannot change their true nature.
Your Stinkin' Lies Are So Lame
Your Stupid Ideas Are The Same
A Pig Is A Pig
And That's That
You Know Who You Are
These people's lies are easily detectable and their ideas are unoriginal. They cannot change who they are, which is a liar or a person with no original thought.
Your Phoney Pose Is So Old
You're Just A Product From The Mold
A Pig Is A Pig
And That's That
You Know Who You Are
These people's fake persona has been seen before, and is not unique in any way. They are a conformist, not an individual, who cannot change.
I Can Predict What You'll Do
'cause Everyone Else Is Like You
A Pig Is A Pig
And That's That
Stupid Mean And Ugly
Their actions are predictable because they are like other people who act in the same way. They are referred to as stupid, ugly, and mean examples of a person like a pig.
Down In The Dirt Where You Go
Lower Than You You Can't Go
A Pig Is A Pig
And That's That
Big Brother's Watching You
These people go to a low level of immorality that is hard to beat. Big Brother, which can refer to society, is watching them and sees the truth of who they are.
You Can Dress Up In Disguises
You Can Try To Mesmerize 'em
You Can Surround
Yourself With Friends
Who Tell You What You Want To Hear
But In The End No Matter What You Do
You Will Come Shining Through
They might try to hide their true nature by disguising themselves, but they cannot hide their true nature from others forever. They might have friends who enable their behavior, but eventually, their true self will be apparent for all to see.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, PLASMATICS MEDIA LLC.
Written by: J. BEAUVOIR, R. SWENSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@WeirdHistory
Which one of these stories would you like to see full videos on? (besides McRib and Natalie Wood which we already have)
@jairoperdomo4743
Can we get a full cover of the Smurf song
@truthstartshere.9214
How about fashion. Alot of today's kids dont know, the rhyme nor the reason why we wore what we did haircuts . So I'd say fashion & music etx . Rotary phones and party lines lol.
@WeirdHistory
@Lance Mclaughlin Are those Bugle Boy Jeans you're wearing?
@AluminumOxide
Add more space stuff
@cdldriver2348
this video showed it was release 1 day before my 10th birthday!!
@chermeeks80
I swear you could make an episode for each year 1980-2020 and I’d sit happily and binge watch every single one!
@WeirdHistory
We eventually will
@JoseVargas-qb2ry
Its like a time machine. 😁
@eversomellow2538
How about 1880 for that matter?