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Sandcastles
Cable Ties Lyrics
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"Why not red?"
I'll paint it again
"Don't listen to them"
I tried my best but I guess
"Just don't get out of bed"
I hear what you're saying
"You're wrong, I'm right"
"I've won this fight"
But it's just more complicated than we can see
You don't do anything because you know that people like you they
Just don't do anything at all but tear each other down
You don't do anything because you know that people like you they
Just don't do anything at all but tear each other down
You get your power
By always being right
You shift with the goal posts from side to side
What kind of movement
Do you hope to make
By burning everyone who doesn't speak the same?
You don't do anything because you know that people like you they
Just don't do anything at all but tear each other down
You don't do anything because you know that people like you they
Just don't do anything at all but tear each other down
But tear each other down
But tear each other down
You don't do anything because (but tear each other down)
You don't do anything (but tear each other down)
You don't do anything because (but tear each other down)
You don't do anything (but tear each other down)
You don't do anything because (but tear each other down)
You don't do anything (but tear each other down)
You don't do anything because (but tear each other down)
You don't do anything (but tear each other down)
You don't do anything because
You never stopped kicking down sandcastles (you don't do anything)
You never stopped kicking down sandcastles (you don't do anything)
You never stopped kicking down sandcastles (you don't do anything)
You never stopped kicking down sandcastles (you don't do anything)
You never stopped kicking down sandcastles (you don't do anything)
You never stopped kicking down sandcastles (you don't do anything)
You never stopped kicking down sandcastles (you don't do anything)
You never stopped kicking down sandcastles
You don't do anything because you know that people like you they
Just don't do anything at all but tear each other down
You don't do anything because you know that people like you they
Just don't do anything at all but tear each other down
You don't do anything because you know that people like you they
Just don't do anything at all but tear each other down
You don't do anything because you know that people like you they
Just don't do anything at all but tear each other down
The song Sandcastles by Cable Ties is a commentary on the destructive nature of people who tear each other down instead of building each other up. The lyrics speak to the idea of working hard to build something, like a greenhouse, only to have someone else criticize it for not being the right color, causing the builder to question their efforts. The song features a back and forth dialogue between two opposing viewpoints, with one person claiming to always be right and the other acknowledging the complexity of the situation.
The refrain repeats the line "You don't do anything because you know that people like you they just don't do anything at all but tear each other down," implying that negative people who never take action are content to simply tear others down instead of working towards a better future. The lyrics express frustration with people who gain power through always being right and shifting the goalposts to suit their needs, especially those who burn anyone who doesn't conform to their ideas.
The song ultimately laments the fact that these types of people never stop kicking down sandcastles, never working towards anything positive or constructive. It is a call to action to identify and challenge these negative forces in order to build a better future.
Line by Line Meaning
I built a green house
I made something beautiful and unique and I'm proud of it.
"Why not red?"
Other people are questioning my choices and trying to bring me down.
I'll paint it again
I'm not going to let their negativity stop me from doing what I love.
"Don't listen to them"
I need to tune out the negative voices and focus on my own passions and goals.
I tried my best but I guess
Even when we give it our all, sometimes things don't turn out perfectly.
"Just don't get out of bed"
It can be tempting to wallow in disappointment and failure, but we have to keep moving forward.
I hear what you're saying
I am listening to your perspective.
"You're wrong, I'm right"
I have my own opinion and I'm willing to defend it.
I partly agree
I can see where you're coming from, but I don't completely agree.
"I've won this fight"
I feel like I've come out on top in this argument or disagreement.
But it's just more complicated than we can see
There are often many layers and nuances to any situation or conflict, and it's important to acknowledge that.
You don't do anything because you know that people like you they
Some people are too afraid to take risks or pursue their passions because they are afraid of criticism from others.
Just don't do anything at all but tear each other down
This negativity can lead to a toxic cycle where everyone is tearing each other down instead of building each other up.
You get your power
Some people derive their sense of power and control from always being right or having the final say.
By always being right
They are so invested in their own opinions and worldview that they can't see any other perspective as valid.
You shift with the goal posts from side to side
These people may change the parameters of a conversation or argument in order to maintain their sense of control or dominance.
What kind of movement
This tactic is ultimately counterproductive and doesn't lead to any real progress or change.
Do you hope to make
It's important to question our motivations and goals in any conflict or conversation.
By burning everyone who doesn't speak the same?
Attacking those who have different opinions or perspectives doesn't lead to any meaningful dialogue or progress.
You never stopped kicking down sandcastles
These negative behaviors can continue in a vicious cycle, destroying innocent and beautiful things along the way.
Contributed by Annabelle L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@joneshugh
Henry Rollins sent me here!!
@brianjones3191
joneshugh
I heard him praising them in a "discussion" with Johnny Rotten/Lydon and other punk rock founders – if involving John can properly be called a discussion, lol.
@simonsays2809
Henry Rollins,that man👊
@martyknox2218
@@brianjones3191 Henry did a far better job of making sense. 🤦♂️ Having said that p.i.l was the first band I ever really got into. It was very much John style that he's talking over top of everyone & then on the verge of tears, in a matter of minutes 😔
@mrbert2771
Me too, tha same discusión bring me, 👍🏼
@Graterstuuf
Can you imagine the feeling of John and Henry digging your shit
@ji5378
All I have to say is DAMN THAT'S FUCKING GREAT!!! I found Cable Ties because of Henry Rollins as well!!!
@taylortrash9184
I wasn't prepared for the song to be as incredible as it is!
@Myblenko
THANK YOU HENRY ROLLINS FOR INTRODUCING ME TO THE CABLE TIES!
@TheGenbox2
Love this sound / music : exciting, fresh and authentic. And it's the lyrical authenticity, that at 58 yrs, that i can still get down with, even if aged body forces a need to go to bed early ! Love the bassist's fatigued nonchalant dissociated contempt at not to even looking a bit excited, while he lets the woman have there say! Love that flash in her lead singer's eye's and teeth, and the drummer's habituated down of mouth! Says it all! Thanks everyone for putting it out here (or there). All the best!