1. A hardcore punk … Read Full Bio ↴There are at least four artists named "Faction".
1. A hardcore punk rock band from Halloween 1982 until Halloween 1985. Coming from the heart of the San Jose, California skateboard scene, the band was one of the original Skate Rock bands whose music and lifestyle tastes centered on skateboarding and punk rock.
2. A UK band who released a 7" called "You've Got The Fire" on the Subhumans' Bluurg label in 1983. They also released a cassette on 96 Tapes.
3. An ambient-electronica-IDM group consisting of Yair Etziony and Rani Golan. They released the LP "The End of Tel Aviv" on Neo Ouija in 2004.
4. Faction is a Wave/Post-Punk band from Bandung/Indonesia who rely on the dark sound of Joy Division and The Cure. http://www.myspace.com/factionthepil
Skate & Destroy
Faction Lyrics
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Pass the jogger, skate and destroy
Snap it back, skate and destroy
Kick that bike, skate and destroy
It's not a cause or political belief. it's something in my thinking
If you agree it's cool by me, at least I'm not a robot
I'm not afraid of things I read, I won't divide my friends up
Dictatorship of people's minds is not what I will strive for
They always try to stop me but urethane is faster than boots
You may be in a parking lot throwing up your contents
So what who cares I know I don't
Be a hood, don't be good.
The song Skate & Destroy by Faction is a rebellious anthem for skaters who refuse to conform to mainstream society. The lyrics urge the listener to forget about the rules and regulations of society, and just skate and destroy. It is not a political statement or agenda, but rather a mindset that is engrained in the skater’s mind. To them, skateboarding represents more than just a sport; it represents a way of life.
The lyrics highlight the conflict between the skaters and law enforcement, with the cops constantly trying to stop them from skating. However, the skaters refuse to let that stop them, with the line “urethane is faster than boots” implying that no one can catch them when they are on their boards. The song encourages the listener to be themselves and follow their own path rather than conforming to societal norms.
Overall, Skate & Destroy is a rebellious anthem for skaters who refuse to conform to society’s rules and regulations. It is an ode to individualism and a call for freedom.
Line by Line Meaning
Forget the light, skate and destroy
Don't wait for permission, just go for it and skate as hard as you can
Pass the jogger, skate and destroy
Don't let anything slow you down, even if it means being reckless
Snap it back, skate and destroy
Push yourself to your limits, and then push even harder
Kick that bike, skate and destroy
Don't let anyone else's interests get in the way of your own. If something's in your path, get rid of it
It's not a cause or political belief. it's something in my thinking
Skating is an expression of who I am, not a statement about the world
If you agree it's cool by me, at least I'm not a robot
I don't need validation from anyone else to know that skating is a part of who I am
I'm not afraid of things I read, I won't divide my friends up
I won't let outside influences or differences of opinion come between my friends and I
Dictatorship of people's minds is not what I will strive for
I won't conform to anyone else's expectations of what I should be or think
The cops are coming after me, their sons are BMXers
The authorities may not understand or appreciate my lifestyle, but even their own children have their own version of extreme sports
They always try to stop me but urethane is faster than boots
People may try to hold me back, but I'll always find a way to keep moving forward
You may be in a parking lot throwing up your contents
Other people may not be able to handle the intensity and adrenaline of skating, but that doesn't mean I should stop
So what who cares I know I don't
I don't need anyone else's approval or permission to live my life the way I want to
Be a hood, don't be good
It's more important to be true to yourself and your own values, rather than trying to meet someone else's idea of what's 'good'
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