Both Josh Farrell and Tom Petta have received producers credits on several well known albums. Tom Petta has most recently produced the new record entitled "For Heaven's Sake" by Canadian punk rock band Only Way Back, which is scheduled for release in December 2007
Numbers
Big Wig Lyrics
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The lyrics to Big Wig's song "Numbers" touch on themes of systemic oppression and the hypocrisy of those in power. The opening lines express a frustration with the idea of fighting for a country that doesn't support or defend its marginalized communities. The subsequent lines call out the imposition of religious beliefs and the rigid societal rules that restrict personal freedoms.
The chorus of "Numbers in the computer, The numbers are getting stronger," may be interpreted as a commentary on the dehumanization and objectification of people within complex social systems. As individuals become reduced to mere "numbers", their humanity and individuality are disregarded. The lines "How can you glorify bloodshed? Don't tell me about sacrifice" express disillusionment with the glorification of violent acts in the name of patriotism or religion.
The repeated phrase "Fuck your schools, fuck your rules, Fuck you and your boundaries" further emphasizes a rejection of societal constraints and a desire for personal agency. The closing line "And now I'll die for mine" may be interpreted as a willingness to fight for one's own beliefs and values, even if they are in opposition to the prevailing status quo.
Line by Line Meaning
How can I fight for your country, When your country won't fight for me?
I cannot defend your nation if it is unwilling to defend me.
How can I pray to your god, When you force me to believe?
I cannot sincerely worship the deity of your choice if you impose it on me.
Fuck your schools, fuck your rules, Fuck you and your boundaries,
I despise everything that you stand for, including your educational institutions, regulations, and limitations.
How can you try to control me When you don't even know me?
You cannot exert power over me if you do not have an understanding of who I am.
Numbers in the computer, The numbers are getting stronger,
Data on a machine is growing in significance and influence.
How can you glorify bloodshed? Don't tell me about sacrifice,
I do not condone celebrating violent conflict, and I do not want to hear about heroic selflessness.
You're god died for his sins, And now I'll die for mine.
Your deity endured punishment for its offenses, and I am prepared to suffer the consequences of my own wrongdoing.
Fuck your schools, fuck your rules, Fuck you and your boundaries!
Once more, I express my disdain for all that you represent, including schools, regulations, and limitations.
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