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.
Circle Storm
DYS Lyrics
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Race makes no difference, we must unite
Fight against the social norm
Fuck with one, feel our circle's storm
Fight, against the social norm
Fight, and feel our circle's storm
Fight, and feel our circle's storm
Bootboys skinheads all the same
Stress our cause, that's out aim
Our noisy protest will go on
Until the day that we have won
Fight
The lyrics of DYS's "Circle Storm" touches on the issue of racial tension between the black and white communities. The song emphasizes the notion that race should not be a factor in a united front that collectively fights against social norms. The refrain, "Fight against the social norm, fuck with one, feel our circle's storm," assert the band's position on the matter, conveying that they refuse to sit idly by while people are oppressed because of their race.
The song goes on to mention the various entities fighting against social norms, such as boot boys and skinheads, emphasizing that they are all the same and their unified protest will continue until they achieve their goal. In essence, the song's message calls for solidarity between different groups irrespective of their race, so long as they share a common goal in fighting against social oppression.
Line by Line Meaning
The confrontations between black and white
There are conflicts between people of different races, specifically black and white.
Race makes no difference, we must unite
Although there are different races, we need to come together as one and stand together.
Fight against the social norm
We must take a stand against the societal expectations and beliefs that prevent us from achieving unity and equality.
Fuck with one, feel our circle's storm
If anyone tries to go against us, they will face the unrelenting force of our collective group, and they will not win.
Bootboys skinheads all the same
People who promote and perpetuate discrimination and hate, such as bootboys and skinheads, are equivalent in our eyes.
Stress our cause, that's our aim
We will remain focused and committed to our mission, which is to fight against discrimination and hate.
Our noisy protest will go on
We will make our voices heard as we continue our active fight against injustice, even if it means being loud and disruptive.
Until the day that we have won
We will not stop until we have succeeded in creating a society where everyone is treated with equality and respect.
Fight against the social norm
We must take a stand against the societal expectations and beliefs that prevent us from achieving unity and equality.
Fight, and feel our circle's storm
Join us in the fight and experience for yourself the power of our united collective in action.
Fight against the social norm
We must take a stand against the societal expectations and beliefs that prevent us from achieving unity and equality.
Fight, and feel our circle's storm
Join us in the fight and experience for yourself the power of our united collective in action.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: REESE WILSON, ROGER SPRINGER, TONY MARTIN
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