DYS was a straight edge hardcore punk band from Boston, Massachusetts, and … Read Full Bio ↴DYS was a straight edge hardcore punk band from Boston, Massachusetts, and part of the notorious Boston Crew along with contemporaries such as SSD and Negative FX. They released two LPs: Brotherhood, an album still held in high regard by fans of hardcore music, and DYS (i.e., self-titled), an album that is more a hard rock or heavy metal album than a hardcore album. Both albums have been reissued together on a CD by Taang! Records (titled Fire and Ice), and Brotherhood has been reissued on CD in early 2005 by Taang! Records in its original format with the addition of the Wolfpack demo tape with Hüsker Dü singing back-up vocals as well as on vinyl by Reflex Records (as Wolfpack, with additional tracks.

DYS took its name from the Department of Youth Services, a Massachusetts governmental organization. Singer Dave Smalley went on to sing for Dag Nasty, ALL, and Down By Law. Bassist Jonathan Anastas became founding member of Slapshot before leaving the music business for a career in advertising.

Limits
DYS Lyrics

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The girl's got limits
But I'm gonna make her mine
The girl's got limits
But it's gonna take time
Gonna gonna get you baby
You know I'm gonna get ya

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to DYS's song Limits appear to be about a man who is pursuing a woman, despite her having certain boundaries or limits. The repeated phrase "the girl's got limits" suggests that the woman has communicated these boundaries to the man, but he remains determined to win her over regardless. The lines "But I'm gonna make her mine / But it's gonna take time / Gonna gonna get you baby / You know I'm gonna get ya" emphasize the singer's persistence and determination to win over this woman, no matter how long it takes or what limits she may have.

While some may interpret these lyrics as romantic or flattering, others may view them as problematic or potentially dangerous. The idea that someone is willing to ignore or push past another person's boundaries to satisfy their own desires can be seen as a red flag in relationships. It is important to acknowledge and respect the limits of others, rather than trying to manipulate or coerce them into doing something they are not comfortable with.

Line by Line Meaning

The girl's got limits
The girl has restrictions or boundaries that prevent her from certain actions

But I'm gonna make her mine
Despite her limitations, I am determined to pursue a relationship with her and make her mine

The girl's got limits
The girl still has boundaries that I must navigate around in order to be with her

But it's gonna take time
It will require patience and effort to surpass the girl's limitations and earn her affection

Gonna gonna get you baby
I am determined to win her over and make her fall for me

You know I'm gonna get ya
I am confident that I will ultimately succeed in winning the girl over despite her limitations and obstacles

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