Not Just Talk
Crippled Youth Lyrics

The lyrics of Crippled Youth's "Not Just Talk" discuss the idea of unity and communication within the hardcore punk scene. The first two lines "Our scene is all scattered/ But it doesn't really matter" acknowledges the fact that the hardcore punk scene is not a cohesive community but it doesn't deter them from trying to stick together. The following lines "Because come what may/ We've got to stick together" reiterate the importance of unity within the scene, especially during times of adversity.

The next few lines "Communication is a must/ From the east coast to the west/ Sharing plans and thoughts/ United we're at our best" further emphasize the need for communication and exchange of ideas between different hardcore punk scenes across the country. The chorus "IT'S NOT JUST TALK/ BELIEVE IN ME/ MORE AND MORE PEOPLE/ ARE STARTING TO SEE" encourages people to take action and not just talk, and have faith in the idea that more people are starting to understand the importance of unity within the scene.

The bridge "A STAB IN THE NACK/ WON'T MAKE THINGS RIGHT/ SUPPORT THE 'OTHER' GUY/ AND JOIN THE FIGHT" is a call to action, encouraging individuals in the scene to support and unite with whoever they may perceive as the "other" and fight against oppression and discrimination. The last verse "Now it may seem/ Like we've sung this before/ Get it through your head/ It's one you can't ignore/ Our minds, souls, and guts/ Still remain the same/ With open eyes, we'll sing this again" acknowledges the fact that the message of unity and taking action is not new but it is still relevant and necessary to repeat.