Like many political punk bands, A Global Threat is known and loved for the aggression of their music and ideals, and are well respected in the underground punk community.
Set Up
A Global Threat Lyrics
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But 2 bucks is 6 cans down on Douglas Street
OT got docked this week and somehow more snow
No license, no registration and nowhere to go
Brain is bouncing off walls
It's just a setback, not a downfall
Set the snare
Out across the sprawl on no sleep
Thrown around like a ragdoll, can't compete
If down inside something's off, at least I tried
I just can't seem to keep peace but that's how it goes
Brains are bouncing off of all walls
It's just a setback, not our downfall
We're running out of room inside the scene
Just apply the staples
Set up again
Without a chance
The lyrics of A Global Threat's song "Set Up" seem to describe the hardships and struggles of the working-class life. The opening lines refer to the financial difficulties faced by many individuals, with the cost of living seeming to greatly outweigh the wages earned. The next few lines talk about failed attempts at legal and financial stability, highlighting the uphill battle that people often face in trying to make it in society. The chorus, "brains are bouncing off walls, it's just a setback not our downfall", is a testament to the resilience and perseverance of those facing adversity, and the idea that one setback doesn't have to define the rest of their lives.
The second half of the song speaks to the emotional and mental toll of these struggles, with lines such as "thrown around like a ragdoll, can't compete" and "just can't seem to keep peace". Despite this, there is a sense of trying to keep pushing forward, with the line "at least I tried" showing that even if success isn't guaranteed, the effort was still made. The ending lines, "we're running out of room inside the scene, just apply the staples, set up again, without a chance", can be interpreted as a commentary on the cyclical nature of societal problems and how difficult it is to break out of them. It's a bleak perspective, but one that is unfortunately all too real for many.
Line by Line Meaning
Extra sheets cause oil isn't cheap
We're using extra sheets because we can't afford to turn up the heat
But 2 bucks is 6 cans down on Douglas Street
We can only afford cheap beer from the convenience store
OT got docked this week and somehow more snow
I got docked pay at work and now there's even more snow to deal with
No license, no registration and nowhere to go
I don't have a valid license or registration for my vehicle and nowhere in particular to go
Brain is bouncing off walls
I'm feeling very anxious and restless
It's just a setback, not a downfall
I'm optimistic that this is just a temporary challenge and not a complete failure
Take me to the back room where nostrums zoom right down the throttle
I want to go somewhere to get high and forget my problems
Set the snare
Let's trap ourselves in our addiction and negative behavior
Out across the sprawl on no sleep
I'm wandering around the city at night without having slept
Thrown around like a ragdoll, can't compete
I feel completely helpless and unable to keep up
If down inside something's off, at least I tried
If something's wrong with me, at least I made an effort to succeed
I just can't seem to keep peace but that's how it goes
I can't seem to find inner peace, but that's just how life is sometimes
Brains are bouncing off of all walls
We're all feeling very anxious and restless
It's just a setback, not our downfall
We're still hopeful that this is just a temporary challenge and not a complete failure
We're running out of room inside the scene
We're losing our place and influence within our social group
Just apply the staples
We need to stick to what's familiar and comfortable
Set up again
Let's repeat our past mistakes and patterns of behavior
Without a chance
We don't have much hope for success
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