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”.

Terrorist's Life
D.I. Lyrics

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The violent pursuit of what they hope to be...
A better world
Rejection of society and the desire...
To destroy it.
As we look back, so many attacks.
Chorus:
Because back through time, many men have died.
It's all the same; many will be slain.

Long live the rebels, the flashed in the sky.
Iran, Pakistan, many countries lie.
Middle East in turmoil, ironic sick game.
Looks like the world's slowly going insane.
Bombs and arms, the missiles in the sky.
If they're such men of wisdom,
Why is there still terrorism?
Pope John Paul was shot in Rome.
Ronal Reagan was shot here at home.
Oktoberfest murders in Munich, Germany.
Sixty hostages in the Turkish embassy.
As we look back, they attack.
(repeat chorus)
I wonder when the world is gonna Glow.
Self destruction, they just don't know.
World destruction is a friend to us all.
Crying won't help no matter how sad.
Leaders on a one way mission;
They're on a mission to the top.

Until armagheddon it seems,
Until Armagheddon, will they stop

Overall Meaning

In D.I.'s song "Terrorist's Life," the lyrics describe the violent pursuit of those who hope to create a better world through the rejection of society and its destruction. The first stanza speaks to the many attacks carried out by these individuals and groups as they seek to bring about their vision of a better world. The chorus acknowledges that many men have died throughout history due to acts of terrorism, and while it seems ironic that those who claim to be men of wisdom continue to engage in violent acts, the world remains in turmoil.

The second stanza paints a picture of self-destruction and a world that has gone insane. It describes the many bombings, arms, and missiles in the sky, as well as several historical acts of terrorism. The repetition of the chorus serves to emphasize the gravity and severity of these attacks, as well as the sense of hopelessness that permeates the lyrics. The final line of the song speaks to a one-way mission of leaders who seem to be driving the world towards Armageddon, leaving the audience to wonder when it will all end.

Overall, "Terrorist's Life" serves as a commentary on the destructive power of terrorism and the futility of violence as a means of achieving change. Through its poignant lyrics and powerful imagery, the song delivers a sobering message about the consequences of extremist ideology and the dangers of fanaticism.

Line by Line Meaning

The violent pursuit of what they hope to be...
The terrorists believe that violence is a means to achieve a better world.

A better world
Their definition of a better world involves the destruction of society.

Rejection of society and the desire...
They reject society and desire to destroy it.

To destroy it.
The terrorists aim to destroy society by launching attacks.

As we look back, so many attacks.
There have been countless attacks by terrorists in the past.

Because back through time, many men have died.
Many men have lost their lives to terrorism throughout history.

It's all the same; many will be slain.
Terrorism continues to kill many people, and the cycle repeats itself.

Long live the rebels, the flashed in the sky.
The terrorists see themselves as heroic rebels, fighting for their cause.

Iran, Pakistan, many countries lie.
Terrorism is a global issue, affecting many countries.

Middle East in turmoil, ironic sick game.
The Middle East is a hotbed of violence and conflict, which the terrorists see as an opportunity.

Looks like the world's slowly going insane.
Terrorism is a symptom of how the world is becoming increasingly chaotic and unstable.

Bombs and arms, the missiles in the sky.
Terrorists are not afraid to use any means necessary to achieve their goals.

If they're such men of wisdom,
Despite their extreme actions, terrorists see themselves as possessing wisdom and knowledge.

Why is there still terrorism?
The terrorists question why their ideology is still not accepted by society.

Pope John Paul was shot in Rome.
The terrorists have carried out attacks on religious leaders as well.

Ronal Reagan was shot here at home.
Even the US president was not immune to terrorist attacks.

Oktoberfest murders in Munich, Germany.
Terrorist attacks have happened in Germany at the iconic Oktoberfest.

Sixty hostages in the Turkish embassy.
Hostages were taken at the Turkish embassy - a violation of international law.

As we look back, they attack.
Terrorist attacks have happened throughout history and they continue to happen today.

I wonder when the world is gonna Glow.
The terrorists wonder when their actions will bring about the end of the world.

Self destruction, they just don't know.
The terrorists are unaware that their actions will lead to their own destruction.

World destruction is a friend to us all.
The terrorists believe that the destruction of the world will be the ultimate goal of their cause.

Crying won't help no matter how sad.
Terrorism is a heartless act, and the sadness of the victims will not stop the terrorists.

Leaders on a one way mission;
The leaders of terrorist organizations are committed to their cause with no intent to turn back.

They're on a mission to the top.
The terrorists aim to become the most powerful force in the world through their actions.

Until armagheddon it seems,
The terrorists believe that their actions will lead to the end of the world, as prophesied in the Book of Revelation.

Until Armagheddon, will they stop
The terrorists will not stop their actions until the end of the world, as they believe it will lead to the establishment of their ideal society.

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