Since its inception, Fugazi has been self-managed and have released almost all their material through Dischord Records, an independent label founded by MacKaye and partner Jeff Nelson in 1980. The band maintained a policy of affordable access to their work through low record and ticket prices and all-ages concerts.
Says AMG All Music Guide, "Along with their stridently underground ethics — which were more out of pragmatism and modesty than anything else — they gained an extremely loyal and numerous global following. To many, Fugazi meant as much to them as Bob Dylan did to their parents."
They played their first show in the fall of 1987 and since then released 7 albums and toured the world extensively covering all 50 United States, Europe, Australia, South America, Japan and many points in between.
In addition to their recorded output Fugazi released a documentary film/video called "Instrument" in collaboration with independent filmmaker, Jem Cohen. The feature length video offers a documentary overview of the the band's career with footage shot in a variety of formats over the last 10 years combining concert, tour and studio material backed with a musical soundtrack by the band unique to the movie.
Fugazi's last musical releases were The Argument, a 10 song LP, and Furniture, a 3 song single, released in the Fall of 2001. These sessions marked the first studio appearance of long time roadie and second drummer Jerry Busher who played additional drums and percussion on a number of the tracks on both releases. The recordings were once again made in collaboration with long time Fugazi engineer Don Zientara at Inner Ear studios.
Prior to forming Fugazi, the members of the band played in various other bands with releases available on Dischord.
Fugazi are currently on hiatus as of 2002, with Mackaye in The Evens, Picciotto having produced various bands including Blonde Redhead and The Blood Brothers, and Lally playing with John Frusciante and Josh Klinghoffer on both Ataxia releases and working on a solo album.
And the Same
Fugazi Lyrics
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But it comes to you spiritually direct
An attempt to thoughtfully affect
Your way of thinking
That is if you believe in race
Or that you were born in the right time or place
This is a thought about face
Your way of
And the same could be said
For all the people lying dead
For them to die was a distraction
And what they found out a bit too late
Got covered up with all that hate
And now its nothing but reaction
If you have to carry a gun
To keep your fragile seat at number one
This is a bullet you can't outrun
Your way of thinking
So wait and see it's coming round
Conscripted through the lost and found
And still we find so tightly wound
Your way of thinking
Your way of
And the same could be said
For all the people lying dead
For them to die was a distraction
And what they found out a bit too late
Got covered up with all that hate
And now it's nothing but reaction
Action, Reaction, Action, Reaction.
The song "And the Same" by Fugazi is a political commentary on race, violence, and the need for change. The lyrics point out that while being politically correct is important, true change comes from a spiritual place that affects one's way of thinking. The song suggests that people should not believe in race or the idea that they are superior due to the time or place of their birth. The song speaks to the discrimination and violence that has occurred and the ignorance and hate that has allowed it to continue.
The chorus repeats the phrase "And the same could be said for all the people lying dead," highlighting the tragic nature of violence and the fact that violence is a distraction. The song suggests that too often, the realization of truth comes too late and is covered up with hate, perpetuating violent cycles of action and reaction.
Line by Line Meaning
Yes I know this is politically correct
Acknowledging that the message could be perceived as politically correct and inoffensive.
But it comes to you spiritually direct
Despite being politically correct, the message is still sincere and is intended to make a personal impact.
An attempt to thoughtfully affect
The message is meant to provoke thoughtful reflection and inspire change.
Your way of thinking
The subject of the song is the listener's way of thinking and how it might need to change.
That is if you believe in race
The song challenges the concept of race and how it shapes people's beliefs and actions.
Or that you were born in the right time or place
The song also critiques the notion of privilege and entitlement based on one's birth circumstances.
This is a thought about face
The song encourages listeners to consider the ways in which people 'face' and navigate systems of oppression.
And the same could be said
The song compares the previous message to another message that will be given in the following lines.
For all the people lying dead
The song recognizes the countless people who have died because of systemic oppression and violence.
For them to die was a distraction
The song argues that the deaths of these people are often used to distract from the larger systemic issues that led to their deaths.
And what they found out a bit too late
The song suggests that the people who died were unable to recognize or address the systemic issues that caused their suffering.
Got covered up with all that hate
The song implies that people or systems of power use hate to cover up, deny, or justify the systemic issues that cause suffering.
And now it's nothing but reaction
The song regrets that society is now only capable of reacting to the systemic issues that have been allowed to persist.
If you have to carry a gun
The song critiques the use of violence to assert power over others or protect one's privilege.
To keep your fragile seat at number one
The song exposes the fragility of status, power, and privilege, and the fear that drives people to violence to preserve it.
This is a bullet you can't outrun
The song implies that violence begets violence and that the use of violence only perpetuates and reinforces the systemic issues.
So wait and see it's coming round
The song warns that systemic issues have a way of coming back around and affecting everyone.
Conscripted through the lost and found
The song suggests that systemic issues are ingrained in the systems and institutions of society and can impact anyone at any time.
And still we find so tightly wound
The song observes that society is too tightly wound and unable to let go of the beliefs and systems that perpetuate systemic issues.
Action, Reaction, Action, Reaction.
The song repeats the cycle of action and reaction that perpetuates systemic issues and reinforces the need for change.
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Friendly Koala
Yes I know this is politically correct
But it comes to you spiritually direct
An attempt to thoughtfully affect your way of thinking
That is if you believe in race
And that you were born in the right time or place
That is a thought about face your way of thinking
Your way of...
And the same could be said for all the people lying dead
For them to die was a distraction
And what they found out a bit too late
Got covered up with all that hate
And now it's nothing but reaction.
If you have to carry a gun
To keep your fragile seat at number one
This is a bullet you can't outrun...
Your way of thinking
So wait and see it's coming round
Conscripted through the lost and found
And still we find so tightly wound...
Your way of thinking your way of...
And the same could be said for all the people lying dead
For them to die was a distraction
And what they found a bit too late
Got covered up with all that hate
And now it's nothing but reaction
Action. Reaction. Action. Reaction.
Friendly Koala
Yes I know this is politically correct
But it comes to you spiritually direct
An attempt to thoughtfully affect your way of thinking
That is if you believe in race
And that you were born in the right time or place
That is a thought about face your way of thinking
Your way of...
And the same could be said for all the people lying dead
For them to die was a distraction
And what they found out a bit too late
Got covered up with all that hate
And now it's nothing but reaction.
If you have to carry a gun
To keep your fragile seat at number one
This is a bullet you can't outrun...
Your way of thinking
So wait and see it's coming round
Conscripted through the lost and found
And still we find so tightly wound...
Your way of thinking your way of...
And the same could be said for all the people lying dead
For them to die was a distraction
And what they found a bit too late
Got covered up with all that hate
And now it's nothing but reaction
Action. Reaction. Action. Reaction.
residentgiant
june 2020, and this is more relevant than ever. action, reaction....
wannabecarguy
Go and listen to all the music from that time. All relevant.
Quart'nSession
this ties as best song with almost everything else they've done.
John Barry
Best track off "Margin Walker"
bstokes1975
my favorite fugazi song but all their songs are trully great songs very thought evoking songs
Leonardo Alves
Brilliant and eternal
Emerson Smithereens
man that's good stuff
DJ Well Dressed Man
Best Anti-Racist song evah Yes I know this is politically correct But it comes to you spiritually direct An attempt to thoughtfully affect your way of thinking That is if you believe in race that you were born in the right time or place... ...And now it's nothing but reaction Action. Reaction. Action. Reaction
Builder and the Gamer
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