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”.

Imminent War
D.I. Lyrics

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What is this world trying to do to me sometimes I gotta find a way out just like an animal trapped in a cage about to explode, got to get out imminent war, time to see the light imminent war, it's me or my friend that's gonna fight one of these things is gonna come back and kill you you just listen to the bomber's purr well I think it stands for murder imminent war, time to see the moonlight imminent war, it's me or my friend that's gonna die in the long run you know it imminent war... we told you so imminent war, time to see the moonlight imminent war, it's you my friend that's gonna bite imminent war...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of D.I.'s song "Imminent War" express a sense of entrapment and urgency that seems to be driven by the political climate of the time. The singer describes feeling trapped like an animal in a cage and needing to find a way out before they explode, which could be a metaphor for feeling stuck or oppressed in a larger system that is difficult to escape. The idea of an "imminent war" creates a sense of danger and immediacy, as if conflict or violence could break out at any moment.

The lyrics also suggest a sense of impending doom and inevitability, as if the war is going to happen no matter what anyone does. The words "it's me or my friend that's gonna fight" and "it's you my friend that's gonna bite" imply that people are being forced to take sides and fight against each other, possibly against their will. The line "we told you so" adds a sense of frustration and forewarning, as if the singer or their community has been warning others about the impending war but no one has listened.

Overall, "Imminent War" is a song that speaks to the anxieties and tensions of its time, while also expressing a desire for escape or resolution. It suggests that conflict and violence are never far away, but also that there may be ways to resist or fight against them.

Line by Line Meaning

What is this world trying to do to me
Questioning the motives of the world and its impact on the individual

sometimes I gotta find a way out
Feeling trapped and seeking an escape

just like an animal trapped in a cage about to explode, got to get out
Feeling intense frustration and a need for freedom

imminent war, time to see the light
Acknowledging the impending danger of conflict and the need to prepare for it

imminent war, it's me or my friend that's gonna fight
Recognizing the personal stakes of war and the potential for loss of life

one of these things is gonna come back and kill you
Highlighting the cyclical nature of violence and the potential for retaliation

you just listen to the bomber's purr
Commenting on the eerie and unsettling sound of war

well I think it stands for murder
Expressing a strong anti-war sentiment and belief that war leads to unnecessary death

imminent war, time to see the moonlight
Suggesting the harsh reality and brutality of war, even at night

imminent war, it's me or my friend that's gonna die in the long run you know it
Facing the grim reality of death and the inevitability of its impact on oneself or loved ones

imminent war... we told you so
Pointing out the warnings and predictions about the dangers of war that were ignored or dismissed

imminent war, it's you my friend that's gonna bite
Speculating about who will suffer or die in the forthcoming conflict

imminent war...
Repeating the ominous phrase to emphasize the gravity of the situation

Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: ALFIE AGNEW, CASEY ROYER, JOHN CALABRO, JOHN KNIGHT, RIKK F. AGNEW JR.

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