On the 18th June 2005, Five Knuckle played their last gig in their home town - Bristol.
Open Mind
Five Knuckle Lyrics
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Because i cant help but feel
I've got a little bit inside me
I do believe our music brings us together
A special bond that will last forever
Cause im sick and tired of being put down
Yes,im sick and tired of being put down
By the so called in crowd
Get a grip, this is reality
We've got to keep and open mind
We've got to stick together
We've gotta, we've gotta keep an open mind
Cause if we keep and open mind then you will find that
We will all be at ease with eachother
Get along, with one another
Cause i cant help but feel its us versus them
Then i get laid down by my so called friends
Am i the only one in this fight?
In this fight to do whats right
Honesty, trust, loyalty
Theres not enough
We've got to keep an open mind
Cause if we keep an open mind
Then surely we'll eventually find peace
The lyrics to Five Knuckle's song "Open Mind" are a call to action for unity and inclusivity within the music scene, specifically within the punk and hardcore genres. The opening line, "I do believe in anarchy," sets the tone for a rebellious and non-conformist attitude, but the following lines reveal that this belief stems from a desire for togetherness and a shared sense of purpose. The singer acknowledges the special bond that music can create between people, but also addresses the common issue of feeling ostracized or judged by the "in crowd" of a scene. The chorus emphasizes the need to "keep an open mind" and stay united in order to find peace and acceptance.
The second verse continues with these themes of honesty, trust, and loyalty, while also expressing frustration and confusion about feeling alone in the fight for what's right. The bridge brings the song to a hopeful conclusion, stating that if we can all keep an open mind and get along, we will eventually find peace.
Overall, "Open Mind" serves as a powerful anthem for anyone who has felt like an outsider or has struggled to find a sense of belonging. It encourages listeners to look beyond superficial differences and embrace each other's unique personalities, while also reminding us of the importance of staying true to our own values and principles.
Line by Line Meaning
I do believe, i do believe in anarchy
I strongly believe in a society without government or laws
Because i cant help but feel
I've got a little bit inside me
I have a strong personal inclination towards anarchy
I do believe our music brings us together
A special bond that will last forever
I believe that our music unites us and creates long-lasting bonds
Cause im sick and tired of being put down
Yes,im sick and tired of being put down
By the so called in crowd
I am exhausted by constantly being belittled by the popular group of people
We should be judged on our personality
Get a grip, this is reality
We should be evaluated based on our character instead of superficial criteria, let's be realistic
We've got to keep and open mind
We've got to stick together
We need to maintain an open attitude and support each other
We've gotta, we've gotta keep an open mind
Cause if we keep and open mind then you will find that
We will all be at ease with eachother
Get along, with one another
We must keep an open mind so that we can be comfortable with one another, and get along
Cause i cant help but feel its us versus them
Then i get laid down by my so called friends
Am i the only one in this fight?
In this fight to do whats right
I feel like we are pitted against them, but even my friends betray me. Am I alone in this fight for what is right?
Honesty, trust, loyalty
Theres not enough
We are lacking qualities such as honesty, trust and loyalty
We've got to keep an open mind
Cause if we keep an open mind
Then surely we'll eventually find peace
Keeping an open mind will lead us towards eventual peace
Contributed by Kaitlyn C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.