Began in 2002 with Brian, Ryan and Jake. Played our first show in November … Read Full Bio ↴Began in 2002 with Brian, Ryan and Jake. Played our first show in November of that year and have been playing constantly since. Added Ricky after his stint in a Bewitched music video (seriously, he's sitting on a boxcar playing banjo) in 03 to increase the sex appeal and released the Passion for Destruction e.p. (aprox. 500 made, all burned on my computer and printed at Kinkos.) Mark Unseen of A.D.D. records kindly signed our sorry assses to his label and we released Finding Freedom in Hopelessness in 04 to critical acclaim, charting at 12 on Billboard. It is currently in its second press. Did a couple tours with the likes of The Dregs from SLC, Cheap Sex, A Global Threat and the Unseen. 2006 will see the new Loss of Words cd, more touring, more shows and more good times. Career Soldiers decided to call it quits in 2009. Jake and Ricky have moved on to another band called Pass The Axe.

Long Live The Underground
Career Soldiers Lyrics

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Punk has got me through the darkest days
Through the times when I wanted to die
This is so much more than a phase
It's what I live for and who I am inside

Punk has saved me from suicide
This sound is what keeps me alive

Long live the underground
And this punk rock sound
This one's dedicated to underground kids
Who keep the scene alive through thick and thin

It's been a fucked up day
So I'll grab my board and go skate

Put my headphones on
Suddenly everything feels okay

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Career Soldiers's song "Long Live The Underground" express the significance of punk music and skateboarding in the singer's life. The singer indicates that his love for punk has helped him overcome dark moments in his life, where he contemplated suicide. He emphasizes that his connection to punk is not just a phase, but an integral part of who he is as an individual. Moreover, he highlights the underground, punk rock community and dedicates the song to skateboarders, who keep the scene alive under any circumstances. In this way, the singer indicates that punk and skateboarding provide him with a sense of belonging and purpose in life.

Line by Line Meaning

Punk has got me through the darkest days
Punk music has helped me endure the toughest times of my life

Through the times when I wanted to die
During the moments where I felt like ending my life

This is so much more than a phase
My love for punk goes beyond just a temporary interest

It's what I live for and who I am inside
Punk rock is integral to my being and identity

Long live the underground
Let us celebrate and honor the underground music scene

And this punk rock sound
Specifically referring to the powerful, authentic sound of punk rock music

This one's dedicated to underground kids
This song is for those who remain faithful to the underground scene

Who keep the scene alive through thick and thin
For those who work tirelessly to ensure the survival and success of the underground scene

It's been a fucked up day
I had a really bad day

So I'll grab my board and go skate
I'll use skateboarding as an escape from my problems

Put my headphones on
I'll listen to music to drown out my negative thoughts