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 radioās 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. āFluorescent Youthā is the sure fired vehicle that will skyrocket Conditions into the next strata of stardom.
When it Won't Save You
Conditions Lyrics
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And what supposed to be real
Strongly disagree
There is one thing
I keep in front of me
'Cause cash won't save
Cars won't transcend the grave
The only things of value
I could ever own
It worries my mind
Knowing days of my life
Slowly disappear
Is there something
That I should be doing here
With my time
Should I fall in line
I can't chase the American dream
Trading life for money
Never made much sense to me
And some may say
That I'm already gone
But I say
Hey, if I'm wrong at all
For living this way
I'm alright being wrong
And I say
Hey, as i slowly let
Possession slip away
I feel I belong
I'm alright being wrong
I try and I try
To find appeal in nine to five
But I never win
Stuck in days
That don't seem to begin
The answer I find
To the question in mind
King of diamonds, kings of hearts
One dies loved
And one is dead from the very start
And some may say
That I'm already gone
But I say
Hey, if I'm wrong at all
For living this way
I'm alright being wrong
And I say
Hey, as I slowly let
Possession slip away
I feel I belong
I'm alright being wrong
And things like this
Aren't hard to resist
As my mind persists
Allowing absolutely no interest
In things that fade
As fast as they accumulate
I refuse to bury myself that way
Hey, if I'm wrong at all
For living this way
I'm alright being wrong
And I say
Hey, if I'm wrong at all
For living this way
I'm alright being wrong
And I say
Hey, as I slowly let
Possession slip away
I feel I belong
I'm alright being wrong
In "When it Won't Save You," Conditions gets introspective about the meaning of life and what truly matters in the grand scheme of things. The singer is grappling with the idea that material possessions, such as cash and cars, will not save him in the end. He calls everyone he knows, because the only things of real value that he could ever own are the relationships and connections he has with other people.
The song reflects on the passing of time and how it worries the singer that he may not be doing enough with his time on Earth. He questions whether he should fall in line and chase the American dream of trading life for money, but ultimately decides that it doesn't make much sense to him.
The lyrics also touch on the idea that it's okay to be different and buck societal norms. The singer acknowledges that some may say he's already gone or out of touch, but he's okay with being perceived that way if it means living life on his own terms.
The song ends on a hopeful note, with the singer expressing a sense of belonging and contentment as he lets go of possessions and focuses on what truly matters in life.
Line by Line Meaning
The way that I feel
I am expressing my emotions
And what supposed to be real
I am questioning reality
Strongly disagree
I do not agree with something
There is one thing
I have one certainty
'Cause cash won't save
Money cannot save a person
Cars won't transcend the grave
Material possessions are not important in death
I call everyone I know
I seek for connections
The only things of value
The only things that have worth
I could ever own
That I possess
It worries my mind
I am anxious
Knowing days of my life
Being aware of my lifespan
Slowly disappear
Time passes by quickly
Is there something
I question the purpose of my existence
That I should be doing here
What is my role in life?
With my time
How I use my life
Should I fall in line
Should I conform to societal norms
I can't chase the American dream
I cannot pursue the ideal of success in America
Trading life for money
Exchanging time and experiences for wealth
Never made much sense to me
This idea does not resonate with me
And some may say
Others may argue differently
That I'm already gone
That I am no longer present in this world
But I say
I disagree
Hey, if I'm wrong at all
It's okay if I am incorrect
For living this way
Because of the lifestyle I choose
I'm alright being wrong
It is acceptable for me to be incorrect
And I say
Moreover, I believe
Hey, as i slowly let
Slowly as I release
Possession slip away
My material possessions disappear
I feel I belong
I feel a sense of belonging
I try and I try
I attempt repeatedly
To find appeal in nine to five
To find satisfaction in a typical job schedule
But I never win
I never succeed
Stuck in days
Trapped in a cycle
That don't seem to begin
That have no innovative start
The answer I find
I discover that the solution
To the question in mind
To the question of my purpose
King of diamonds, kings of hearts
Playing cards symbolizing wealth and love
One dies loved
One passes with love
And one is dead from the very start
The other dies without love
And things like this
Events like this
Aren't hard to resist
Aren't challenging to avoid
As my mind persists
As my thought process continues
Allowing absolutely no interest
Showing no interest in anything
In things that fade
In things with impermanence
As fast as they accumulate
As quickly as they are received
I refuse to bury myself that way
I refuse to be consumed by material possessions
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Will Golden Electric Fishes See the Sunrise?
The way that I feel, and what's supposed to be real strongly disagree
There is one thing I keep in front of me
Cause cash won't save, cars won't transcend the grave
I call everyone I know the only things of value I could ever own
It worries my mind knowing days of my life slowly disappear
Is there something that I should be doing here with my time?
Should I fall in line?
I can't chase the American Dream
Trading life for money never made much sense to me
And some may say that I'm already gone but I say, "Hey, if I'm wrong it all for living this way? I'm alright being wrong"
And I say, "Hey, as I slowly let possession slip away I feel I belong
I'm alright being wrong"
I try and I try to find appeal in 9 to 5, but I never win
Stuck in days that don't seem to begin
The answer I find to the question in mind
King of diamonds, king of hearts? One dies loved, and one is dead from the very start
Things like this aren't hard to resist as my mind persists allowing absolutely no interest in things that fade as fast as they accumulate
I refuse to bury myself that way
Wes Vinton
I don't know if anyone from Conditions ever bothers to read the comments on this anymore but I just wanna let you guys know that the message from this song has played an incredibly important role in my life as of late and has inspired me to chase me dreams instead of leading the life everyone else seems to be content with. Thank you so much for writing this song.
Twitchy
BE A KING OF HEARTS BRO, FUCK THE DIAMONDS
B R E N N A N
this band is ridiculously underrated.
Have You Met Steve?
They've broken up now :(
B R E N N A N
Woe, Is SteveĀ i heard... bummer..
Have You Met Steve?
The were awesome (still are) So gutted i didn't get to see them
Christophe Brou
Indeed
G
Always was and still is
Shicosa
It's 2020 and i still love these guys "King of Diamonds, Kind of Hearts? One dies loved, and one is dead from the very start."
Twitchy
one of my favorite lines in any song ever