1) Defiance is a punk rock band from Portland, Oregon formed in 1993 from the ashes of Portland’s anarcho bands Deprived, Resist, and The Unamused. Their album “No Future, No Hope” has been sited as a major influence on other ’90s anarcho and street bands such as The Unseen. Since being together Defiance has released 5 E.P.s and 4 full lengths. They finished their latest album in February of 2010 and will release it on Unrest Records.
2) Defiance is a Thrash Metal band from the bay area formed in 1985 by Brad Bowers, Mike Kaufmann, and Matt Vander Ende. They are known as one of the classic second-tier thrash bands to come from the Bay Area thrash metal scene. They played a decidedly technical style of thrash originally evoking bands like Testament, though they would later move on to playing in their own unique, more progressive thrash style. They recorded and released 3 albums for Roadrunner Records before splitting up in 1994. In 2005 the band regrouped and signed on with Candlelight Records. They released their 4th full length studio album entitled "The Prophecy" in October 2009.
3) Defiance was a d-beat rawpunk band from Osaka, Japan. Pre Gloom. Demo and some compilations.
4) Thrash metal/crossover from Caen, France
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No Reason
Defiance Lyrics
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And that laws are set up to preserve democracy and freedom
You can fuck right off
You think I'm following your laws?
I won't fall in line
Or be a soldier for your cause!
There's no reason
There's no reason
To waste your lifetime following their laws
You say war is waged
To benefit the nation
Preserve Security and Protect us from annihilation
Freedom ain't freedom when your backs against a wall
And you're on your own
I you're against the law.
There's no reason
To waste your life in another mans war
There's no reason
To waste your lifetime following their laws
When war is declared
It's assured annihilation
We suffer while they prosper
That's the way its always been
You can fuck right off
You think I'm following your rules
I won't fall into line
Or be a soldier for your cause
There's no reason
To waste your life in another mans war
There's no reason
To waste your lifetime following their laws
Fuck Off.
Defiance's song "No Reason" is a powerful critique of the way governments use war and laws to manipulate and control their citizens. The lyrics start by challenging the idea that wars are fought to benefit ordinary people, pointing out that governments often claim to be defending democracy and freedom, but in reality they are only interested in protecting their own power and interests. The singer rejects the idea of blindly following the laws and rules created by these governments, arguing that real freedom means being able to think for yourself and make your own decisions.
The song goes on to criticize the idea that wars are necessary to protect a nation's security, arguing that in reality they only lead to suffering and destruction for ordinary people while the wealthy and powerful continue to thrive. The chorus reiterates the central message of the song, that there is no good reason to waste your life in someone else's war or to blindly obey the laws and rules set by those in power. The final line, "Fuck Off," is a direct challenge to anyone who would try to impose their will on the singer.
Overall, "No Reason" is a passionate call to resist the forces of domination and control in society, and to stand up for individual freedom and independence. It's a powerful song that speaks to the need for critical thinking and self-determination in an age of increasing authoritarianism and war.
Line by Line Meaning
You say war is waged to benefit the people
You are claiming that war is fought for the good of the citizens
And that laws are set up to preserve democracy and freedom
You also argue that laws are created to maintain democracy and liberty
You can fuck right off
However, I reject your assertions
You think I'm following your laws?
Do you think I am blindly obeying your regulations?
I won't fall in line
I refuse to conform
Or be a soldier for your cause!
And I won't fight for your agenda either!
There's no reason
There is absolutely no justification
To waste your life in another mans war
For sacrificing one's life in another person's conflict
To waste your lifetime following their laws
For dedicating one's life to following someone else's regulations
When war is declared
As soon as a battle is initiated
It's assured annihilation
Destruction is certain
We suffer while they prosper
The people endure while the leaders thrive
That's the way its always been
This is how things have always been done
Fuck Off.
So, you can just go away.
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