Up the Punks
Ghost Mice Lyrics

What have we done?
Have we accomplished anything or are we just enjoying ourselves?

Is this more than just music?
Does our punk rock scene go beyond just playing music and attending shows?

Is it more than just a club?
Does our punk rock scene have more of a purpose than just being a group of people who like the same music?

Are we making any difference?
Are our actions having a positive impact on the world around us?

Well just take a look around and I'm sure that you'll agree
If you examine the punk rock community and its actions, you'll notice similarities in our positive efforts

That we've done a lot of things to improve community
The punk rock community has made strides to better our neighborhoods and society as a whole

Like organizing protests and serving Food Not Bombs
Examples of our efforts include peacefully demonstrating against injustice, and providing food for those in need

Sending books to all the prisoners that've been locked up for so long
We've taken steps to help those who may have been forgotten about by sending literature to individuals who are incarcerated

Throwing bricks through all the windows of the evil corporate shops
Sometimes, our actions are not peaceful, and we may resort to vandalism in protesting and standing up against large corporate entities

Supporting mom and pop and standing up to the murdering, racist cops
We support small, locally-owned businesses, and we do not abide by police brutality or racism

Seems like we're always talking about the things that we do wrong
As a community, we seem to focus on our negative behaviors and areas in which we can improve

But let's not forget to talk about the things that we've done
It's important to recognize and bring attention to the positive things our community has accomplished

But punk rock music saved my life, I can sing it honestly
For some individuals, punk rock music has been life-changing and has provided a sense of belonging and purpose

Sometimes it may seem like we haven't done anything
At times, it may appear as though our efforts are insignificant or not enough

But I think that we made it a little bit better than it was
Despite our imperfections and limitations, we have made progress and have positively impacted our community

That's why I sing and I'll ask you to sing with me
The joy and purpose we find in our punk rock scene is why we sing and invite others to join us

Up the punks
A call to action and expression of pride for the punk rock community

Up the punks
Reiteration of the call to action and expression of solidarity

Up the punks
Reiteration of the call to action and expression of shared identity

Up the punks
Reiteration of the call to action and expression of community pride

Up the punks
Reiteration of the call to action and expression of shared purpose

Up the punks
Reiteration of the call to action and expression of unity

Up the punks
Reiteration of the call to action and expression of defiance against societal norms

Up the punks
Reiteration of the call to action and expression of our place in the world

Up the punks
Reiteration of the call to action and expression of our influence and power

Up the punks
Reiteration of the call to action and expression of our pride in our community

Up the punks
Reiteration of the call to action and expression of solidarity