In 2002 Battalion of Saints reformed, the current line-up includes San Diego Veterans Matt Anderson (Heroin) on bass, Scott Bartoloni (Heroin, Clikitat Ikatowi) on guitar, Steve Gearhardt "Gearbox" (Total Chaos) and Mario Rubalcaba (Clikitat Ikatowi, RFTC, Hot Snakes) sharing duties on drums, and enlisting old friend and partner in crime Londis Kues "TK" (Crucified Youth, TOF) on guitar. The original Battalion of Saints lineup put out the "Fighting Boys" 12" EP, and the "Second Coming" LP, plus numerous compilation tracks. Most of this material has been re-released on the "Death-R-Us" CD available on Taang! Records. The line-up with Terry Bones put out one EP and the "Cuts" CD also available on Taang! Records.
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Inter Course
Battalion of Saints Lyrics
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Is lots of fun
But there′s nothing to do
The people come to see
The beaches and the palm trees
Runaways are out here too
They try and make it in the movies
But something isn't right
So they walk the streets late at night
Trying to make money so they can survive
Selling their bodies for a cheap price
Any old john will suffice
Intercourse is the only way
That some kids can stay alive
Their future isn′t bright
Since a lot of them
End up being murdered
Their parents don't really care
They think that's what they deserve
The boys and girls that have died
No one knows who they really are
There′s no star above their door
Just a small gravestone
The lyrics of Battalion of Saints's song Inter Course depicts the harsh realities of life on the streets for runaways and young people in California during summertime. The song talks about how the beaches and palm trees attract people to the city, but runaways and some young people are left with nothing to do. Instead, they roam the streets trying to make ends meet, hoping to make it big in the movies, but finding their dreams out of reach. They are left with no option but to sell their bodies for a cheap price to survive. The song also highlights the fact that for some kids, intercourse is the only way they can stay alive.
The song's lyrics are a commentary on the brutal realities of life for young runaways and prostitutes, who often face violence, exploitation, and death on the streets. Despite being a fast-paced punk rock song, Inter Course is a poignant reminder of the plight of young people who are forced to resort to prostitution to survive. The song also highlights how the society often fails these young people and their parents, who have all but given up on them. Overall, Inter Course is a powerful call to action to address the root causes of youth homelessness and exploitation.
Line by Line Meaning
Summer time to me
The season of summer is personally enjoyable to the singer
Is lots of fun
Summer time is filled with excitement and adventure
But there's nothing to do
Despite its enjoyability, the singer finds a lack of activities during summer
The people come to see
Tourists gather in the artist’s area
The beaches and the palm trees
Tourists’ attractions include the sea, sand and exotic flora
Runaways are out here too
Runaway teens also make it to the area to seek new opportunities
They try and make it in the movies
Some of these runaways attempt to make it as actors
But something isn't right
The situation is far from perfect
The parts so easily got
They are able to land movie parts easily
So they walk the streets late at night
When their acting careers are not successful, they resort to walking the streets at night
Trying to make money so they can survive
They are engaging in street prostitution to make a living
Selling their bodies for a cheap price
The sexual services the runaways provide are offered at low rates
Any old john will suffice
They do not have the luxury of being choosy about their customers
Intercourse is the only way
Sex work has become the only means of survival for these teens
That some kids can stay alive
Working as prostitutes is the only way for these teens to make enough money to live on
Their future isn't bright
Their future prospects are grim
Since a lot of them
Considering many of them
End up being murdered
The runaways are at great risk of being killed
Their parents don't really care
Parents of these teens are often negligent
They think that's what they deserve
The parents do not care about their child's survival with prostitution, believing they deserve to perish
The boys and girls that have died
Teens involved in prostitution who did not survive
No one knows who they really are
The teens remain anonymous due to their situations at death
There’s no star above their door
No one pays attention to what happened to the deceased teens
Just a small gravestone
The teens may have ended up with a simple grave
Writer(s): Valentino Valpa
Contributed by Abigail Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.