Coming out of the streets of Fullerton California, DI was formed in the sha… Read Full Bio ↴Coming out of the streets of Fullerton California, DI was formed in the shadows of The Adolescents back in 1983 in a studio behind a pawn shop. The Adolescents, Social Distortion, Agent Orange and several other local early punk rock pioneers were the breeding ground from which DI was born. DI branded their own form of punk rock that complemented the Orange County Punk scene in sound and attitude. DI was thrown to the forefront after the band performed "Richard Hung Himself" with the original line up that recorded the bands first EP in the 1984 movie, "Suburbia", directed by Penelope Spheeris who's previous production was "Decline of Western Civilization." When the band went through a line up change after the first EP titled Team Goon, members of emerging Fullerton band Almost 21 became the backbone for the sound that DI is known for today. During that line up change, front man Casey Royer known for his cutting and outrageous social commentary through humor is joined by Rikk Agnew of The Adolescents on guitar. Rikk brought to DI a handful of songs written in previous years, such as "Falling Out" and "OC Life" which were featured on Rikk Agnew's solo album, "All By Myself" and were made wildly popular though Casey Royer's style and personality. Over the many years that DI has been on the scene, the band has went though a lot of line up changes that has made DI a very incestuous family of players. Most of the former and present members were all part of the Fullerton and north Orange County Punk scene which proved to be the key ingredient to keeping the personality that makes DI what it is. DI has toured extensively throughout North America and Europe, and everywhere they performed DI left the audience not wanting the show to be over. The current line, which many have stated could very well be the hardest hitting and most cohesive line up ever, made up of Casey Royer on vocals, brothers Eddie and Joey Tatar as the rhythm unit of bass and drums, Chickenhead on rhythm guitar and brought together by lead guitarist Clinton Calton.
DI is proud to bring you the band’s 8th release, “On The Western Front”.

Guns
D.I. Lyrics

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Weapons, weapons, weapons

M-16's and 45's
They help your country stay alive
They got the guns but we got the trigger
That gun of mine makes me feel a whole lot bigger

Social dogma, you think you're safe

I think I'm losing my mind
Deal with reality deal with facts
I've got 'em shooting at me I'm gonna shoot back

Cuz I like guns and guns like me
I like guns they made America free
I like guns and guns are the way
I like guns

So your lost in your lost world
Without my own weapon I'd rather be dead
People on the streets getting shot every hour
That's what Tawny Schnieder said
Time to look out your front door
Blow that sucker right on the floor
Load your gun and let him have it
The right to bear arms the right to be free

Cuz I like guns and guns like me
I like guns they made America free
I like guns and guns are the way
I like guns
Weapons, weapons, weapons
Go!

People on the street you think you're safe
There little guns all over the place
They'll take our toys and the government'll have them
It's time to not let them oppress you
Time to force your life on them
Tell 'em the way cuz you know it
Tell 'em the way cuz that's your right

I like guns and guns like me
I like guns they made America free
I like guns and guns are the way
I like guns

Remember
The right to bare arms
The right to bare arms
The right to bare arms
The right to bare arms
The right to bare arms
The right to bare arms

The right to bear arms
They'll wind up coming to get you

Overall Meaning

The song "Guns" by D.I. appears to be a commentary on the right to bear arms, firearms and the perception of safety in the United States. Throughout the song's lyrics, the band members make a case for why they believe in the importance of owning a gun for protection. The chorus of the song repeatedly states the message, "I like guns and guns like me, I like guns they made America free. I like guns and guns are the way, I like guns."

The lyrics seem to suggest that owning a gun is necessary to protect oneself in a world filled with violence, crime, and an oppressive government. The verses mention guns such as M-16's and 45’s and how they help the country stay alive. The lyrics also touch upon the idea that the right to bear arms is something that should be protected, and that the government should not be allowed to take away people's guns. The song also touches upon the idea that society is losing touch with reality and that people feel unsafe.

Overall, the song is a commentary on the value and importance of owning guns in America, and it is meant to express support for the Second Amendment.

Line by Line Meaning

Weapons, weapons, weapons
The song is centered around guns and their importance in society.

M-16's and 45's
References to specific types of guns commonly used by the military and law enforcement.

They help your country stay alive
Guns are seen as integral to the survival and protection of a nation.

They got the guns but we got the trigger
Despite those in power having access to guns, the people still have the power to wield them.

That gun of mine makes me feel a whole lot bigger
Possessing a gun can boost one's confidence and sense of power.

Social dogma, you think you're safe
The belief that societal structures such as laws can protect people from violence is flawed.

I think I'm losing my mind
The emotional toll of living in a violent society where one feels unprotected.

Deal with reality deal with facts
Facing the truth about the level of violence and danger in society.

I've got 'em shooting at me I'm gonna shoot back
In a violent situation, one must defend themselves by any means necessary.

Cuz I like guns and guns like me
A personal affinity for guns and the security they provide.

I like guns they made America free
A belief that guns were necessary for America to gain its independence and maintain its freedom.

So your lost in your lost world
People who believe they are safe in the world are living in a false reality.

Without my own weapon I'd rather be dead
The idea that owning a gun is vital to survival in a violent society.

People on the streets getting shot every hour
Living in a world where violence is rampant and unpredictable.

That's what Tawny Schnieder said
Referencing a real-life news story to illustrate the prevalence of violence.

Time to look out your front door
Encouraging people to be aware of their surroundings and potential danger.

Blow that sucker right on the floor
If threatened, it is acceptable to use force to protect oneself or loved ones.

Load your gun and let him have it
The idea that guns are the most effective way to defend oneself in a violent situation.

The right to bear arms the right to be free
The belief that gun ownership is necessary to maintain personal freedom and autonomy.

People on the street you think you're safe
Reiterating the idea that people are not as safe as they believe themselves to be.

There little guns all over the place
The prevalence of guns in society makes it more dangerous and unpredictable.

They'll take our toys and the government'll have them
The fear that the government will take away citizens' right to own guns.

It's time to not let them oppress you
Encouraging people to take a stand and protect their rights.

Time to force your life on them
The belief that people should take control of their own lives and not be controlled by the government.

Tell 'em the way cuz you know it
Encouraging people to speak up and advocate for their beliefs.

Remember The right to bare arms The right to bare arms The right to bare arms The right to bare arms The right to bare arms The right to bare arms The right to bear arms
Repeating the message that it is essential to protect the right to own guns.

They'll wind up coming to get you
The idea that without the protection of guns, individuals are vulnerable to harm and oppression.

Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: ADDT'L LYRICS GORDON COX, INDREK PAUL KOSTABI

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