Not when AHEAD TO THE SEA are entering the stage!
This is the new band of the Singer of Across the Border (RIP)!
Riverdance on Speed, with hard Guitars and a great Rhythm-Section, spiced with some cool Dub, the spirit and sound of Punk and some hot Ska Beats. That is their sound and they call it: Folk Punk.
Great Lyrics about Unfairness, Fight and Love, Happiness and Pain without beeing a teacher.
The heart is on the left side...!
A Must have for fans of The Pogues or newer bands like Flogging Molly!
Website: www.ahead-to-the-sea.com
No Excuse
Ahead To The Sea Lyrics
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Was für ein Scheiß
Unhappy childhood, broken family,
Was für ein Scheiß
A very little self esteem, I see
Was für ein Scheiß
and unemployment, weak economy
Was fur ein Scheißgerede, Ausreden
Denn in Wahrheit zählt ein Leben
Für euch nicht viel
Ein Leben nicht viel
There's no excuse to fight these people, it's no excuse
There's no excuse to kill these people, it's no excuse
There's no excuse to burn these people, it's no excuse
There's no excuse to fight these people, it's no excuse
There's no excuse
The lyrics of Ahead To The Sea's song "No Excuse" touches on a range of themes, but the overarching message is one against violence and hatred, no matter what the motivation may be. The song starts off with a few lines that hint at the rough and tough journey that the singer might have had so far. It speaks of a life without any support, a troubled past, and a complete lack of confidence which could be due to unemployment in a weak economy. These lines, "Never had a few good mates, unhappy childhood, broken family, very little self-esteem, and unemployment in a weak economy" are expressed in German, which makes it all the more impactful. It seems as though the singer has seen and experienced a lot of pain and struggles, which have spurred them to speak out against violence.
Then, the song transitions to the powerful chorus which focuses on the theme of violent behavior. The refrain is a repetition of the line, "There's no excuse," which is then followed with three different violent actions – fighting, killing, and burning. The song may be calling out to all those who commit such actions and remind them that there is never any justification for it, no matter what the reason may be. The use of repetition and the strong emphasis on the phrase, "There's no excuse," helps to drive the message home.
Overall, the song "No Excuse" is an earnest message against violent behavior, especially in light of the singer's own life experiences. It is a reminder that no matter how hard things may seem, it is never acceptable to choose a violent path.
Line by Line Meaning
Never had a few good mates, I see
I have never really had a close group of friends who have had my back through thick and thin.
Unhappy childhood, broken family,
As a child, my family situation was less than ideal and constantly filled with conflict and unhappiness.
A very little self esteem, I see
I have very little self-worth and confidence in myself.
and unemployment, weak economy
To add insult to injury, the economy is weak meaning that jobs are hard to come by and I am currently unemployed.
Was fur ein Scheißgerede, Ausreden
All of your talk and excuses are complete nonsense and hold no weight.
Weiter spinnt ihr eure Fäden
You continue to spin your lies and deception to try and justify your actions.
Denn in Wahrheit zählt ein Leben
In reality, every life and individual is valuable and should not be taken lightly or for granted.
Für euch nicht viel
For you, however, human life does not hold much significance or value.
Ein Leben nicht viel
To you, a single life does not hold much worth or meaning.
There's no excuse to fight these people, it's no excuse
There is no justification or valid reason to engage in physical altercation or violence against these individuals.
There's no excuse to kill these people, it's no excuse
Taking the life of another individual is never a reasonable course of action or a valid excuse for anything.
There's no excuse to burn these people, it's no excuse
Setting someone or something on fire is not a rational decision and holds absolutely no justification.
There's no excuse to fight these people, it's no excuse
Repeating this refrain reinforces the message that there is no valid reason or justification for engaging in violence or aggression towards others.
Contributed by Caroline M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.