Against Me! is an American punk rock band formed in 1997 in Gainesville, Fl… Read Full Bio ↴Against Me! is an American punk rock band formed in 1997 in Gainesville, Florida, by singer and guitarist Laura Jane Grace. Since 2001, the band's lineup has also included guitarist James Bowman. After releasing three studio albums through independent record labels (Reinventing Axl Rose on No Idea records, and As The Eternal Cowboy and Searching for a Former Clarity on Fat Wreck Chords), Against Me! moved to Warner/Sire Records for 2007's New Wave, which reached no. 57 on the Billboard 200. White Crosses followed on Warner/Sire in 2010. In 2011, the band launched their own record label, Total Treble, to independently release future recordings.

In 2012, Grace publicly came out as transgender. After a long period of line-up changes and uncertainty surrounding the band's future, their sixth studio album, Transgender Dysphoria Blues, was released independently in January 2014 to critical acclaim. The band's seventh album, Shape Shift with Me, was released in 2016. In addition, the band have four well known EPs: Crime as Forgiven by Against Me!, The Acoustic EP, The Disco Before the Breakdown, and New Wave B-Sides. They have released numerous singles, two live albums, and demo versions of the three of their studio albums.

Band members:
Laura Jane Grace – vocals, guitar
James Bowman – lead guitar
Andrew Seward – bass
Atom Willard – drums

Former members:
Kevin Mahon – drums (1998–2001)
Dustin Fridkin – bass (2000–2002)
Warren Oakes – drums (2001–2009)
George Rebelo – drums (2009–2010)
Jay Weinberg – drums (2010–2012)
Inge Johansson – bass (2013–2018)

Discography:
• Reinventing Axl Rose (2002)
• As the Eternal Cowboy (2003)
• Searching for a Former Clarity (2005)
• New Wave (2007)
• White Crosses (2010)
• Transgender Dysphoria Blues (2014)
• Shape Shift with Me (2016)

We Did It All for Don
Against Me! Lyrics

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Please tell me why we couldn't stay
Don't let this feeling ever go away
Let this memory forever be inside of me
Through every hour of every day
It's with the company of these friends
That we drove on through the night
We were carried by the wheels of Armageddon
We're gonna force ourselves to live

Thankful it's hurt more than we've ever felt
It's just our means to an end

And honestly we were armed with our best intentions
Maybe those intentions alone
Are just enough to get us anywhere but here
In the middle of America
Six cylinders will take us further than any president
The same promises that we forgot the last time
There's no difference between staying and a bullet in the head
Maybe it's gonna come from the radio
Or the next eight-hour day
Driving to the next town
A collect call home to your best friend
We are the company we keep
We could live off of dumpsters if we have to
Sell our blood by the pint to make rent

This kind of dignity doesn't come easy
But you'll never find it for sale

Overall Meaning

The song "We Did It All for Don" by Against Me! tells a story about a group of friends who hit the road and drove through the night with a fierce determination to make their mark on the world. They are fueled by their desire to live life to the fullest and to never let go of their memories together. The lyrics are a reflection on the ups and downs of life, and how the company of friends can be what gets you through the toughest times.

The opening lines of the song, "Please tell me why we couldn't stay / Don't let this feeling ever go away / Let this memory forever be inside of me / Through every hour of every day," set the tone for the rest of the lyrics. The singer is pleading with someone to explain why they had to leave, and expressing a desire to hold onto the memories they made together. The next few lines describe how they pushed through the night with the help of their friends, and how they were carried by the "wheels of Armageddon." The chorus declares that they will "force ourselves to live," even though the pain they feel is almost too much to bear.

The second verse centers on the idea that the group of friends is capable of achieving great things if they work together. They believe that their best intentions are enough to push them forward, although it's clear that they've failed in the past. The line "Six cylinders will take us further than any president" suggests that they don't need political promises to achieve their goals, but rather the perseverance and faith that they have in each other. The final lines of the song acknowledge that their way of life might seem unconventional or even maddening to others, but it's what gives them a sense of dignity and freedom that they wouldn't trade for anything.

Overall, "We Did It All for Don" is a powerful anthem about the importance of friendship and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. It's a song that speaks to anyone who's ever felt lost or alone, and reminds us that we're not in this life alone.

Line by Line Meaning

Please tell me why we couldn't stay
I am curious to know the reason for our departure

Don't let this feeling ever go away
I hope this experience remains with me forever

Let this memory forever be inside of me
May this recollection be eternally present in my mind

Through every hour of every day
Without interruption or cessation, this memory persists

It's with the company of these friends
These friends enabled me to feel this way

That we drove on through the night
We traveled through the evening hours because of their presence

We were carried by the wheels of Armageddon
We depended on our vehicle to get us through this hardship

We're gonna force ourselves to live
We are determined to survive

Thankful it's hurt more than we've ever felt
We are grateful for a painful experience that forced us to grow

It's just our means to an end
This pain served a purpose in our lives

And honestly we were armed with our best intentions
We approached this situation with good intentions

Maybe those intentions alone
Perhaps our intentions were not enough

Are just enough to get us anywhere but here
Our intentions could have taken us anywhere except where we are now

In the middle of America
We were in a location that represents the heart of the country

Six cylinders will take us further than any president
Our vehicle could take us farther than any politician's promises

The same promises that we forgot the last time
We have heard empty promises before and have not learned

There's no difference between staying and a bullet in the head
The choice between staying and dying is the same

Maybe it's gonna come from the radio
The answer or solution may come from a broadcast

Or the next eight-hour day
Perhaps tomorrow will bring a solution

Driving to the next town
We are continuing our journey, looking for answers

A collect call home to your best friend
We reach out to our closest confidant for advice and support

We are the company we keep
Our company influences our lives and decisions

We could live off of dumpsters if we have to
We could survive off of discarded items if necessary

Sell our blood by the pint to make rent
We are prepared to make sacrifices to pay for basic necessities

This kind of dignity doesn't come easy
Maintaining our pride and self-respect is difficult

But you'll never find it for sale
It is impossible to buy true dignity and self-respect

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

cucu atuk

3y↑4

Please tell me why we couldn't stay
Don't let this feeling ever go away
Let this memory forever be inside of me
Through every hour of every day
With the company of these friends
We drive on through the night
We're carried by the wheels of armageddon
We're gonna force ourselves to live
Thankful it's hurt more than we've ever felt
It's just our means to an end

[Chorus:]
Please tell me why we couldn't stay
Don't let this feeling ever go away
Let this memory forever be inside of me
Through every hour of every day
With the company of these friends
We drive on through the night
We're carried by the wheels of armageddon

And honestly we were armed with our best intentions
Maybe those intentions alone
Are just enough to get us anywhere but here
In the middle of america
Six cylinders will take us further than any president
The same promises that we forgot the last time
There's no difference between staying and a bullet in the head

[Chorus:]

Maybe it's gonna come from the radio
Or the next 8 hour day
Driving to the next town
A collect call home to your best friend
We are the company we keep
We could live off of dumpsters if we have to
Sell our blood by the pint to make rent
This kind of dignity doesn't come easy
But you'll never find it for sale

And that's why we couldn't stay
Would never let that feeling ever go away
Kept a memory inside of us through every hour
Through every day until we died
It was with the company of those friends
We drove on through the night
Behind the wheel of armageddon

All comments from YouTube:

cucu atuk

3y↑4

scribbin the scribe 1

7y↑9

SO FUCKING TELL ME WHY!!! Against Me! has the best drinking sing-a long songs ever!🍻🍺

seizuresalad82

12y↑3

I've lost friends and family over time, as I guess happens when it does. This song is the sound track to my life. "this kind of dignity doesn't come easy, but you'll never find it for sale"