The group draws creative influence from the early 80′s punk rock and European Oi! scenes. Bands like Blitz, Stiff Little Fingers, Cock Sparrer and Minor Threat.
Formed in the spring of 2011 [although the roots of band reach back to the late 1990's] Bishops Green is quickly establishing a presence on the Western Canadian punk scene and is developing a loyal fan-base throughout North America and abroad in Europe.
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Tumbling Down
Bishops Green Lyrics
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I don't see no change
All you do is run and hide
Up the taxes you decide
Raise the prices hike the tax
Gouge a little more
Make for certain
We remain the working poor
When the walls come tumbling down
When the world comes crashing in
When the walls come tumbling down
When the world comes crashing in
The Bishops Green's song Tumbling Down is a protest song that expresses the frustrations of working-class people due to government actions that continue to keep them underprivileged instead of improving their economic status. The opening lyrics "Why were left with nothing, I don't see no change" perfectly encapsulates the struggles of the working class, who despite their efforts, remain stuck in the same cycle of poverty.
The verse "All you do is run and hide, Up the taxes you decide, Raise the prices hike the tax, Gouge a little more" is a critique of government policies that continuously impose unbearable taxes on the people, leaving them with nothing. The song expresses the hopelessness of the working class, who despite working harder and harder, remain the working poor, and their desperation and struggle is further exacerbated by rising costs.
The chorus "When the walls come tumbling down, When the world comes crashing in" signifies the boiling point of the society, where the working class can only take so much before they rise up against their oppressors.
Overall, Tumbling Down serves as a cry of the working class, expressing their frustration with a system that continues to ignore their struggles, and the hopelessness that many feel trapped in their own poverty.
Line by Line Meaning
Why were left with nothing
We are questioning why we have no resources or assets
I don't see no change
We can't see any progress or improvement
All you do is run and hide
The people in power are avoiding responsibility and accountability
Up the taxes you decide
You increase taxes arbitrarily
Raise the prices hike the tax
You increase the cost of goods and services in addition to increased taxes
Gouge a little more
You exploit us by overcharging us
Make for certain
Ensure that
We remain the working poor
We continue to struggle financially, despite working hard to make ends meet
When the walls come tumbling down
If a crisis or disaster happens
When the world comes crashing in
If we face overwhelming challenges or difficulties
When the walls come tumbling down
If our security or stability is threatened
Contributed by Emily M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@joeduffy5039
i am 58 ihave been a punk for 40 years and I love punk especialy street punk more than ever this song this band are great bishops green gets my vote
@xtoc1skywalker484
Totally agree
@glenphillips7681
I'm with you, Joe, three years later.
@bobothehobo420
This song gives me goose bumps. The Guitar work and vocals are second to none.
@daisycutter4645
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@ingoguldi9863
Oi! from Germany, great Band !!!
@bambamVSstalitsa
Thank you for the wonderful evening you gave us through your music ...
We are waiting for you soon
for another crazy night with your music !!!
keep in touch ... from Athens Greece
Oi!
@Nikttaki888
Oi from Poland!
@BishopsGreen
Hello from Canada!
@nicholasjennings6980
This is the soundtrack to our times