Apocalypse
Garrison Hawk w/ Sly And Robbie Lyrics
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We don't want to get a job
We all need a decent rock
Where it's all kicking off
Baby it's alright baby it's alright
You don't need to call it off
Baby it's alright baby it's alright
We just stopped for cheaper thrills
Since the price went up on pills
From Stoke-on-Trent to Beverley hills
We know it's all kicking off
Baby it's alright baby it's alright
You don't need to call it off
Baby it's alright baby it's alright
It's only us
It's only us
Baby it's alright baby it's alright
You don't need to call it off
Baby it's alright baby it's alright
It's only us
It's only us
The lyrics in Garrison Hawk w/ Sly And Robbie's song Apocalypse seem to encapsulate youthful rebellion against societal norms of growing up and getting a job. The opening lines "And they want us to grow up, we don't want to get a job, we all need a decent rock, where it's all kicking off" suggest a rebellion against the mainstream life that is expected of young people. The song acknowledges that although they may be caught up in cheaper thrills and drugs in places like Stoke-on-Trent to Beverly Hills, everything is kicking off and it's all okay as it's only them. The song seems to be an anthem to the wild spirit of youth, urging them not to call it off as it sounds like they are having fun.
The repetition of "Baby it's alright, baby it's alright" in the chorus is reassuring and comforting, as if the artist is trying to convince themselves and others that their lifestyle is okay. The song may be an expression of a certain freedom that they experience when everything is kicking off, a release of stress and pressure to conform.
Line by Line Meaning
And they want us to grow up
People expect us to mature and take responsibility as adults.
We don't want to get a job
We are not interested in pursuing traditional careers.
We all need a decent rock
We require stability and support in order to function properly.
Where it's all kicking off
Where there is chaos and disorder.
Baby it's alright baby it's alright
Everything is okay, there is no need to worry.
You don't need to call it off
There is no need to cancel or abandon what we are doing.
We just stopped for cheaper thrills
We have reduced our expectations and are now seeking less expensive forms of entertainment.
Since the price went up on pills
The cost of drugs has increased, leading us to look for alternatives.
From Stoke-on-Trent to Beverley hills
From a working-class town to a wealthy area, we are affected by these changes.
We know it's all kicking off
We are aware that there is chaos and unrest around us.
It's only us
We are the only ones responsible for our own actions and choices.
Baby it's alright baby it's alright
Nothing is going to harm us, we are safe.
It's only us
We are the ones in control of our lives.
It's only us
We are responsible for the consequences of our actions.
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Written by: GUY CHAMBERS, ROBERT PETER WILLIAMS
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