"I clearly remember how Fireside started. All of us were huge hardcore fans and listened to bands like Gorilla Biscuits and Youth of Today, and when the guitarist of Gorilla Biscuits started a new band called Quicksand I pre-ordered a seven-inch single. When it arrived I phoned Pelle Gunnerfelt and he biked from the other side of town to my home and we listened to it together, and the first thing we said was “We’re starting a new band and it’s gonna sound like this” (laughs). That was the decisive moment when Fireside started; Quicksand were the role models together with Fugazi. "
Having released five albums to date, Fireside have since developed a personal style. Their most recent album, Get Shot, was released in 2003 via V2 Records.
Throw It Away
Fireside Lyrics
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Through other peoples dreams
It's a pity you don't listen to yourselves
Just to your next of kin
Judging people putting down their beliefs
Is that a necessary
You're gonna get it back belive me
You're just a peasant under your regim
It's all
You want
You know you got it
And you know you gotta thow it away
You know I try to live with myself
And not through my dreams
I try to listen to what's in my head
But it's not what it seems
Just like you but in a different way
I'm gonna get it back
You know I try but in a different way
Another power you lack
The lyrics to Fireside's song "Throw It Away" are a poignant commentary on the human inclination to judge others while failing to look inward and understand ourselves. The opening lines call out the foolishness of trying to live through other people's dreams, implying that we are not paying enough attention to our own desires and aspirations. The following lines speak to the tendency to judge others based on their beliefs, as the singer questions whether this is really necessary. The sentiment that "you're gonna get it back" suggests a karmic payback for this type of behavior, while the final line positions the listener as a peasant under their own regime, highlighting the power dynamics at play in these situations.
The chorus of the song sets up a stark contrast to the verses, with its focus on acquisition and disposability. "You want it, you know you got it, and you know you gotta throw it away" speaks to the consumerist nature of our society, where we desire material things only to quickly discard them for the next shiny object. The lyrics hint at a sense of disillusionment with this way of life, suggesting that there must be something more to strive for than empty acquisition and disposability.
Overall, "Throw It Away" is a powerful statement on the need for self-reflection and the dangers of judging others without examining ourselves. It calls us to question our values and priorities, and to consider whether we are truly living in line with our deepest desires and aspirations.
Line by Line Meaning
You fools try to live with yourselves
You are foolishly attempting to live your life based on others' experiences and not your own.
Through other peoples dreams
Your dreams are being influenced by others rather than originating from your own subconscious.
It's a pity you don't listen to yourselves
It is a shame that you are not more introspective and take heed of your inner thoughts and feelings.
Just to your next of kin
You only listen to those closest to you instead of assessing all perspectives.
Judging people putting down their beliefs
You criticize and condemn others for having different beliefs than you.
Is that a necessary
Is it really necessary to be so judgmental and intolerant of opposing viewpoints?
You're gonna get it back belive me
Your negative actions and attitudes will eventually come back to haunt you.
You're just a peasant under your regim
You are subservient to the oppressive system you follow and have no real power or independence.
It's all
The desires and goals you pursue.
You want
You crave and desire certain things in life.
You know you got it
You are aware that you possess these desires.
And you know you gotta thow it away
However, you also know that these desires are ultimately meaningless and need to be let go of.
You know I try to live with myself
I make an effort to live according to my own values and personal truths.
And not through my dreams
My dreams and aspirations come from within me rather than being influenced by external factors.
I try to listen to what's in my head
I prioritize my inner thoughts and feelings over those of others.
But it's not what it seems
However, my perception of reality may not always be accurate or objective.
Just like you but in a different way
I am similar to you in that we both struggle to find our own path in life, but our approaches may differ.
I'm gonna get it back
I will reap what I sow and am responsible for my own actions.
You know I try but in a different way
I may not always succeed, but I make an effort to live authentically and true to myself.
Another power you lack
The power to live independently and follow your own path without conforming to societal norms or expectations.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CARL JOHAN OLSSON, FRANS PER ERIK JOHANSSON, KRISTOFER LARS ASTROM, PER GUNNERFELDT, PER LENNART NORDMARK
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