Codeseven was formed in 1995 as a melodic hardcore band in Winston-Salem, N… Read Full Bio ↴Codeseven was formed in 1995 as a melodic hardcore band in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Their first release, A Sense of Coalition gained popularity on college radio stations for an intense cover of Don Henley's "The Boys of Summer" (not to be confused with the Ataris' cover of the same song that became a mainstream radio hit years later). With subsequent releases Division of Labor and The Rescue, the band continually became less aggressive and more melodic, eventually abandoning their hardcore roots in favor of progressive, experimental space rock, much as Cave In had done. Their final album, Dancing Echoes/Dead Sounds was released in 2004 on Equal Vision. In 2005, the band broke up in order to pursue different opportunities. 2010-2011 saw their reformation for a few reunion shows, but the band has no plans to get back together permanently. Members have gone on to join bands such as Echo Crush and Motorist.

Obsolete Folksong
Codeseven Lyrics

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I know it is alive
I can feel it all around me
I know it is a lie
(huh huh huh huh)
They can't kill us all,
If we stick together.
They can't kill us all.
They can't kill us all,

But they'll try.
They can't kill us all,
If we stick together,
They can't kill us all.

La-la-la
La-la-la

Overall Meaning

The song "Obsolete Folksong" by Codeseven is a powerful and inspiring message of resistance against oppressive forces. The opening lines, "I know it is alive, I can feel it all around me, I know it is a lie" suggest a deep understanding of the truth behind the manipulation and lies propagated by those in power. The use of the word "lie" implies a sense of deception and the struggle between those in power and those who resist them.

The chorus, "They can't kill us all, if we stick together" is a call to action, urging people to unite and fight against those who seek to oppress them. The repetition of this phrase emphasizes the importance of solidarity and the belief that together, people can overcome even the strongest of opponents. However, the final line "La-la-la" suggests that there may be a sense of resignation or acceptance that this struggle is ongoing and may never truly end.

Overall, "Obsolete Folksong" is a powerful and insistent message that calls for people to resist injustice and oppression and to stand together in the face of adversity.

Line by Line Meaning

I know it is alive
My beliefs and values are strong and present throughout my surroundings

I can feel it all around me
The essence of my beliefs and values are palpable and pervasive in my environment

I know it is a lie (huh huh huh huh)
Others may perceive my beliefs and values as falsehoods or delusions, but I maintain my conviction in them

They can't kill us all, If we stick together.
Opposition and persecution cannot defeat us as long as we remain united and stand together.

They can't kill us all.
Those who oppose us may try to extinguish our beliefs and values, but they cannot destroy them completely

But they'll try.
Our opposition will make every effort to extinguish our beliefs and values, regardless of the difficulty or the cost

They can't kill us all, If we stick together, They can't kill us all.
Our unity and solidarity are the keys to ensuring that our beliefs and values will not be destroyed, no matter how hard our opposition tries.

La-la-la La-la-la
This refrain is likely an homage to traditional folksongs, but it may also represent a sense of defiance or resilience in the face of opposition.

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