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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Right Or Wrong
Battalion of Saints Lyrics
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You have to believe
In yourself
No matter
What it could be
If you think
You're doing right
Hold strong
All right
Be yourself
Who cares what they say
Be yourself
Who cares
Be it right or wrong
Be it right or wrong
Changes that have to be done
Start with number one
Your life may not seem like much
Hope your convictions are strong
Can't you see
(Chorus)
When people
Joke at you
Do you let it get to you
Look at then in their neighbors mold
It's a joke
They're so easily formed
It's okay
(Chorus)
The lyrics of the song "Right or Wrong" by Battalion of Saints tell us to believe in ourselves and hold strong in our convictions, even if they are not popular or conventional. The opening lines - "there's something, you have to believe, in yourself, no matter what it could be" - suggest that the song is about self-belief and trusting one's own judgment. The song encourages us to be true to ourselves and not worry about what others might say or think. The chorus repeats the idea of being yourself, regardless of whether it is right or wrong in the eyes of others. This suggests that it is better to be true to oneself, rather than conform to the expectations of others.
The second verse encourages us to make changes in our lives if they are necessary, but to start with ourselves. The lyrics suggest that even if our life may not seem significant, strong convictions can make a difference. The final lines - "when people joke at you, do you let it get to you, look at them in their neighbors' mold, it's a joke, they're so easily formed" - suggest that the opinions of others can be shallow and unimportant. It is better to be true to oneself than to mold oneself to the expectations of others, who may not always have our best interests at heart.
Line by Line Meaning
There's something
There is something within yourself that must be believed in
You have to believe
It is imperative that you believe in yourself
In yourself
This belief must be rooted in yourself
No matter
Regardless of any hurdles or obstacles
What it could be
Whatever goal, aspiration or dream you may have
If you think
If you believe deep down
You're doing right
That what you're striving for is the correct path for you
Hold strong
Stay steadfast and unwavering
It could be a long fight
The journey towards achieving your goal is prone to be difficult and long
All right
Everything will be okay in the end
Be yourself
Never try to be someone you're not
Who cares what they say
Ignore what other people say or think about you
Be it right or wrong
Whether justified or not, stay true to yourself
Changes that have to be done
For changes to be effected
Start with number one
Begin with yourself
Your life may not seem like much
Your life may seem insignificant or not worth much
Hope your convictions are strong
Hope that your beliefs and convictions are firm enough
Can't you see
Can't you see what you're capable of
When people
When other people
Joke at you
Tease or mock you
Do you let it get to you
Do you allow their words to affect you
Look at then in their neighbors mold
See them conform to societal standards or norms
It's a joke
Their opinions or words are not worth taking seriously
They're so easily formed
Their ideas and opinions are easily influenced by others
It's okay
It's alright, don't take it seriously
Contributed by Matthew T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.