They played their first show on the roof of Joe's apartment building because no one would book them. Since then, they've been playing all over the city- in bars, basements, kitchens, and backyards.
The songs are about love, alienation, indecisiveness, comics, and high fives; they're singable, but mosh pits are common and welcome. A Big Ups show is a performance, but it's never an act.
Justice
Big Ups Lyrics
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But no one understands there's a war in our hands
Keeping minds blank and replies frank
Or someone else is taking you to the bank
Everyone's so used to being used
That it means nothing on the frontpage news
Everyone's so used to being used
Everybody says it's getting better all the time
But it's bad still bad
We're all waiting, endless kill
Afraid to get?
All for one and one for none
Step out of line get? with the gun
And if business goes as planned
There's no time to take a stand
There's gotta be a better way
But I just can't say what will make it okay
If I had just one wish
I'd wish for this, I'd wish for justice
I know there's a better way
But I just can't say what will make it okay
If I had just one wish
I'd wish for this, I'd wish for justice
The song "Justice" by Big Ups presents a commentary on the current state of society, in which people feel helpless and uncertain about the future. The lyrics suggest that we are all walking through no man's land, a metaphor for the state of confusion and chaos that we are in. However, the majority of people cannot see the bigger picture and don't understand that there's a war going on. The idea of being used and taken advantage of by others is a theme that is prominent throughout the song. The lyrics suggest that people have become used to this state of being used, and that it has become so common that it's not even news anymore.
Furthermore, the song suggests that people are afraid to step out of line or take a stand because it could lead to punishment or being met with a gun. The implication is that people are living in a 'survival of the fittest' kind of environment where they believe the only way to get ahead is to take advantage of others. The song also highlights the injustice that is prevalent in society, but the singer acknowledges that he doesn't have all the answers; he just wishes for justice.
In summary, "Justice" by Big Ups is a commentary on society's current state, emphasizing the themes of confusion, chaos, injustice, and a general feeling of being used.
Line by Line Meaning
We're all walking through to no man's land
We are all on a path to an uncertain future.
But no one understands there's a war in our hands
No one seems to realize the struggles that we are facing.
Keeping minds blank and replies frank
People are encouraged to suppress their thoughts and express themselves without much thought.
Or someone else is taking you to the bank
If you don't speak up, someone else will take advantage of you.
Everyone's so used to being used
People have become accustomed to being exploited.
That it means nothing on the frontpage news
The suffering of individuals has become so normalized that it no longer features as a headline news.
Everybody says it's getting better all the time
There is a widespread belief that things are improving in society.
But it's bad still bad
Despite the optimistic outlook, the reality remains bleak.
We're all waiting, endless kill
We are all just waiting for our inevitable fate.
Afraid to get?
People are hesitant to confront their fears.
All for one and one for none
We prioritize ourselves over others, resulting in a society with no collective unity.
Step out of line get? with the gun
Disrupting social norms can result in violence.
And if business goes as planned
The status quo is incredibly hard to disrupt.
There's no time to take a stand
The fast-paced nature of life makes it difficult to take a stand.
There's gotta be a better way
We must be capable of finding a better way to live.
But I just can't say what will make it okay
The solution is not immediately clear.
If I had just one wish
Given the opportunity, the author would have one specific wish.
I'd wish for this, I'd wish for justice
That wish is for a fair and just society.
I know there's a better way
There is faith in the possibility of something better.
But I just can't say what will make it okay
Despite the optimism, the answer is still elusive.
If I had just one wish
Given the opportunity, the author would have one specific wish.
I'd wish for this, I'd wish for justice
That wish is for a fair and just society.
Contributed by Jeremiah F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@DaddysDayOff
These guys aren't going anywhere, they're just a Minor Threat.
@PoetryJesusY2K
Most underrated album of the year
@TheGoldenPorsches
best noise of the year
@PrincipledUncertainty
Oh yeah! That's the stuff.
@Nativecary
So good for my ears and soul!!
@VideoclipsTv
Great!
@beguncic77
fain
@myBASSmakeBOOM
Mad
@TheAdrien001
Hey I spot my old hs teacher who retired from teaching and is taking up acting (the gentleman at podium)
@W00DZ.
Sounds like a more metal 2014 version of cake