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!
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Not My Country
Ahead To The Sea Lyrics
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He thinks he got us on a string
But know myself who's friend or foe
Never, never, never, no...
Refrain:
I would never fight for my country
'Cause it won't fight for you and me
Instead social security
We got internal one you see
Their eyes are everywhere I go
It's for all the best I know...
Refrain
The song Not My Country by Ahead To The Sea portrays a strong anti-nationalism and anti-militarism message. The opening lines "the enemy lies here within, he thinks he got us on a string" indicate that the enemy is not an external force but is present within the society itself. The lyrics convey the idea that the enemy is the government or the ruling class who controls the people and their thoughts. The lines "but know myself who's friend or foe, never, never, never, no..." suggest that the singer is not sure whom to trust and hence cannot fight for his country. The refrain "I would never fight for my country, 'cause it won't fight for you and me" underlines the lack of trust in the government and the military.
The second verse of the song advocates for social security instead of military protection. The lines "instead social security, we got internal one you see, their eyes are everywhere I go, it's for all the best I know" suggest that the government should focus on the internal security of its people rather than military protection. The singer believes that the government's surveillance of its citizens is for their own good. Therefore, he doesn't mind being monitored and would rather have proper social security.
Line by Line Meaning
The enemy lies here within
Our real enemy is not outside but within, referring to the internal problems in the country.
He thinks he got us on a string
The enemy thinks that he has control over us, but we are not easy to manipulate.
But know myself who's friend or foe
I am aware of who is my friend and who is my enemy, and I don't trust anyone easily.
Never, never, never, no...
I will never stop being vigilant and aware of the dangers around me.
I would never fight for my country
I refuse to fight for my country because it doesn't care for me or my well-being.
'Cause it won't fight for you and me
The country has shown no interest in protecting its citizens, and hence, I won't risk my life fighting for it.
Instead social security
I would rather have social security and assurance that I am taken care of, than blindly fighting for a corrupt system.
We got internal one you see
We have an internal struggle to fight against, that is more important than an external one.
Their eyes are everywhere I go
The government is constantly monitoring us, which makes me feel unsafe and uncomfortable.
It's for all the best I know...
The government may claim that their surveillance is for our safety, but I am skeptical about its intentions.
Contributed by Penelope V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.