Bandwagon
Glass Hammer Lyrics
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And I know it makes you feel so much better
"Go and be filled." Isn't that your stage advice?
And just those words said without action appease
Hop right on, there are issues to raise!
Climb on board, there are hearts to be changed!
Hop right on, listen while our speech liberates!
"We care!" Isn't that what you said from your ocean-front home?
I know it's got to make you feel so much nicer
"Go and be warned." Oh such warm charity
And these words still with no action will soothe you,
Soothe you
Hop right on, there are issues to raise!
Climb on board, there are hearts to be changed!
Hop right on, listen while our speech liberates!
Climb on board, make the news!
"We care!" Isn't that what they'll read in the history books?
And they'll know it must have made us feel so much better
"Go and be saved." Famous counsel from our age
And these words without any actions relieve
Hop right on, there are issues to raise!
Climb on board, there are hearts to be changed!
Hop right on, listen while our speech liberates!
Climb on board, there is news to be made!
Make the news!
The song Bandwagon by Glass Hammer satirizes the superficiality of those who claim to care about social issues but fail to take any meaningful action to bring about change. The lyrics point towards a sense of self-righteousness that some might feel by simply doing or saying the right things without actually following through. This kind of behavior is mocked in the song, as the singer urges the listener to hop on the bandwagon of social activism without truly committing to the cause.
The repetition of the lines "Hop right on, there are issues to raise!" and "Climb on board, there are hearts to be changed!" emphasizes the idea of jumping onto a trend without any real conviction or understanding of the issues at hand. The singer highlights the hypocrisy of those who claim to care but fail to do anything of substance, ultimately pointing towards the hollowness of such "good intentions".
Overall, the lyrics of Bandwagon call for a deeper engagement with social issues, one that is grounded in genuine care and an aligned action. It cautions against the bandwagon mentality that often permeates discussions surrounding social justice and urges the listener to be rooted in their convictions and committed to bringing about meaningful change.
Line by Line Meaning
"We care!" Isn't that what you sold the camera?
You claimed to care when you sold the camera, didn't you?
And I know it makes you feel so much better
This act of pretending to care must make you feel good
"Go and be filled." Isn't that your stage advice?
Aren't those the empty words you say on stage to make yourself seem like you care?
And just those words said without action appease
But saying those words without ever taking action is just a way to pacify instead of truly helping
Hop right on, there are issues to raise!
Join us in addressing important problems!
Climb on board, there are hearts to be changed!
Come with us and help influence people for the better!
Hop right on, listen while our speech liberates!
Join us and hear our powerful words that can free people's minds!
Climb on board, there is news to be made!
Join us and let's create impactful change that will make headlines!
"We care!" Isn't that what you said from your ocean-front home?
You claimed to care, even from your privileged position beside the ocean
I know it's got to make you feel so much nicer
Such an act of pretend caring must give you great satisfaction
"Go and be warned." Oh such warm charity
Your advice to simply be cautious is a weak form of generosity
And these words still with no action will soothe you, Soothe you
Saying things without doing anything makes you feel better, but it doesn't actually help anyone
"We care!" Isn't that what they'll read in the history books?
In history books, they will say we cared, won't they?
And they'll know it must have made us feel so much better
This artificial sense of caring must have been satisfying for us at the time
"Go and be saved." Famous counsel from our age
Promoting salvation is a well-known counsel from our time
And these words without any actions relieve
But giving empty advice without doing anything is just a way to avoid responsibility
Hop right on, there are issues to raise!
Join us in addressing important problems!
Climb on board, there are hearts to be changed!
Come with us and help influence people for the better!
Hop right on, listen while our speech liberates!
Join us and hear our powerful words that can free people's minds!
Climb on board, make the news!
Join us and let's create impactful change that will make headlines!
Contributed by Joshua L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.