It does not take but one listen to the music of Conditions to quickly understand why they have been able to make fast and lasting impressions on fans. They write songs that are instantly accessible to a listener without any dilution of heart or lack of hard cutting edge. Their commanding stage presence and airtight musicianship during live performances emits a vibrant and impassioned spirit. It is this rare mix of charisma and chops that has allowed Conditions to amass a loyal and supportive fan base from swooning teen pop fans to discerning older rock fans. Those fans purchased 4,000 songs off of their "You Are Forgotten EP" in the first month of its release. It is exactly that type of zealous fan reaction that has caught the eye of media outlets nationwide. The Alternative Press recently proclaimed the band as one of their "100 bands you need to know in 2010".
2010 is indeed looming large for Conditions. Their brand new full-length album, "Fluorescent Youth", is set to be released on September 14th through Good Fight Music. The songs are steeped in hard rock with an infusion of heart felt pop. Track after track finds towering hook laden choruses fit to reign on radio’s airwaves. The vocal prowess of Conditions is on full display as engaging 3-part harmonies sing songs of life, love, and hope. The depth and substance of the lyrical content will assure these high powered pop rock anthems resonate with fans on an authentic and meaningful level. “Fluorescent Youth” is the sure fired vehicle that will skyrocket Conditions into the next strata of stardom.
Miss America
Conditions Lyrics
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But you coat your broken body so subliminal
And the colors that you wear hide a criminal
You devour classic beauty, you destroy it all
There's no easy way to say this
There's no pretty way to say this
And good little girls won't stay away
It's amazing how quickly they shed their youth, as you capture every one with your distorted truth
Your words and your ways are absolute as you rob them of potential to be just like you
Stay away.
The song "Miss America" by Conditions tackles the societal pressure of beauty on women. The lyrics highlight how feeling beautiful is a basic human need, but the way women become obsessed with outer appearances can eventually cause damage to their health and wellbeing. The opening lines "But you coat your broken body so subliminal / And the colors that you wear hide a criminal" imply that women are often under intense pressure to conform to society's beauty standards and hide their true selves.
The song then shifts its focus on the beauty pageant culture in America, where the reigning Miss America becomes a role model for young girls. The lyrics, "Miss America is a slave from the waist down, stealing the whole town's love / And good little girls won't stay away" suggest how women who participate in such pageants become a slave to the beauty standards and must conform to them, while young girls who aspire to be like them follow suit.
The song ends with a plea to girls to stay away from the toxic beauty culture. Overall, "Miss America" sheds light on the damage that beauty standards can cause on women and how it can negatively impact their mental health and self-esteem.
Line by Line Meaning
It's a basic human need, feeling beautiful
Everyone needs to feel beautiful and valued as a human being.
But you coat your broken body so subliminal
You try to hide your insecurities and self-perceived flaws, often in subtle ways.
And the colors that you wear hide a criminal
Your outward appearance and fashion choices conceal the fact that you are doing harm to others.
You devour classic beauty, you destroy it all
You try to consume and control traditional standards of beauty, but ultimately end up ruining them for everyone else.
There's no easy way to say this
The message I'm about to deliver is difficult and uncomfortable.
There's no pretty way to say this
There's no way to sugarcoat or dress up the truth.
Miss America is a slave from the waist down, stealing the whole town's love
The epitome of conventional beauty and perfection in our society is, in reality, a prisoner to restrictive beauty standards, and takes love and attention away from others in the process.
And good little girls won't stay away
Even well-intentioned, innocent people can be captivated by the alluring yet damaging image that Miss America represents.
It's amazing how quickly they shed their youth, as you capture every one with your distorted truth
It's alarming how quickly impressionable people are swayed by the misleading and damaging portrayals of beauty standards that Miss America embodies.
Your words and your ways are absolute as you rob them of potential to be just like you
Your influence is pervasive and powerful, convincing others that they should conform to your image rather than expressing their own unique potential and beauty.
Stay away.
As a warning to others, it's best to distance yourself from these harmful and destructive beauty standards.
Contributed by Peyton W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
AileenWaasHere
Accidently found this song... Definitely don't regret it. I think I found my new favorite band<3
xiiCompaRe
i gotta say, all their songs are so good!!!
Jace Babin
I love how I listen to a song once and just fall inlove with it :D Amazing song and band Woo!!!
Finley4EvA
AWESOME NEW ALBUM! GREAT GREAT SONG! I JUST LOVE CONDITIONS :D
Sam Brown
defiantly my favorite off the album, WHY DOESN'T YOUTUBE HAVE A LOOP BUTTON!
OverSlyZed
awesome lyrics.
Pivot
so amazing!
Stone
love it
Lizzie Joshua
beautiful song :3 <3
DemonsRaven
I saw them in Jacksonville, Florida last night they were great!!1