Glocca Morra were an American emo band from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The… Read Full Bio ↴Glocca Morra were an American emo band from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The final line-up consisted of vocalist/guitarist Zach Schwartz, drummer Arik Dayan, guitarist Nate Dionne and bassist JP Casanova. The band originally formed in 2008 as a three-piece, naming themselves after the traditional Irish folk song "How Are Things In Glocca Morra?" The town in question is fictional. The original line-up of Schartz, Dayan and Casanova met in Miami at university, before relocating to Philadelphia in order to be closer to their desired scene. Glocca Morra broke up in 2015.

To date, the band have released two studio albums - 2009's “The Working Bones, A Health Decline” and 2012's “Just Married” - along with a seven-inch EP (Ghoul Intentions), two additional EPs (“An Obscure Moon Lighting An Obscure World”, “Museum Mouth”), a retrospective compilation (“A Collection Of Songs That We Don't Play Anymore”), a two-track seven-inch (“Wussy Pillow” b/w “Secret Drinker”) and splits with The Greek Favourites (“Songs In The Key Of Ayyyy”), Effort (Their side was titled “Fucking Miami”, Effort’s was titled “Bets”), and Summer Vacation.

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Glocca Morra Lyrics

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What sort of place is this?
How did it get this far?
We'd never hear them say
We'll never become
It's like a dream in a sense
I never saw this far
But I see the fault
It's like it's never enoughSo please just say

Where do you go
If nothing can satisfy
I've wasted all this time
I'm finding the road
And tonight the sky
Is burning bright for meI'm pleading innocence
They'll never see these scars
Just like the world
To try and tear us apartBut I won't forget
I'll see this through
To the endSo please just say
Where do you go
If nothing can satisfy
I've wasted all this time
I'm finding the road
And tonight the sky
Is burning bright for meWhere do you go?
Where do you find your home?
Or satisfy your hunger? So please just say
Where do you go
If nothing can satisfy
I've wasted all this time
I'm finding the road

And tonight the sky
Is burning bright for me

Overall Meaning

The Glocca Morra song "Gun Control" is a thoughtful reflection on the state of the world and the human condition. The opening lyrics express a frustration with the world and a confusion about how it has reached such a negative point. The following lines express a sentiment about the need to keep fighting and not giving up hope, even in the face of overwhelming hardship.

The repeated question "where do you go if nothing can satisfy?" reflects a desire for meaning and fulfillment in life. The singer expresses a sense of wasted time and a search for purpose, yet also sees a glimmer of hope in the burning sky. The lyrics suggest a longing for something more, something that cannot be provided by material possessions or superficial pursuits.

Overall, the song is a commentary on the need for human connection and a sense of purpose in life, and the frustration and loneliness that come from the lack thereof.

Line by Line Meaning

What sort of place is this?
What kind of society allows for such rampant gun violence?

How did it get this far?
How did we let the issue of gun control escalate to the point where innocent lives are lost daily?

We'd never hear them say
Politicians will never admit fault when it comes to their lack of action on gun control.

We'll never become
We refuse to become complacent and accept the status quo surrounding gun control laws.

It's like a dream in a sense
The reality of the situation seems surreal, as we struggle to comprehend why anyone would oppose stricter gun control measures.

I never saw this far
The extent of the issue has surpassed our expectations and continues to spiral out of control.

But I see the fault
We acknowledge that those in power are at fault for not implementing stronger gun control laws.

It's like it's never enough
Even in the wake of mass shootings, it seems like the government is unwilling to enact significant change on gun control laws.

So please just say
We implore politicians to take action and address the issue of gun control head-on.

Where do you go
What solutions/hopes can we cling to if gun control laws remain lax?

If nothing can satisfy
When gun control laws remain stagnant, no amount of loss or critique can change that.

I've wasted all this time
As more and more lives are lost, we realize that time spent without addressing gun control laws is time wasted.

I'm finding the road
We're committed to finding a path forward to enact meaningful change in gun control laws.

And tonight the sky
In this moment of darkness, we dream of a brighter future with stronger gun control laws.

Is burning bright for me
The hope for a safer future motivates and inspires us to fight for stronger gun control laws.

I'm pleading innocence
We're not to blame for the current state of gun control laws and the resulting violence.

They'll never see these scars
The long-lasting impact of gun violence on victims and survivors may never be fully visible to those in positions of power.

Just like the world
The issue of gun control is indicative of larger systemic issues in society.

To try and tear us apart
The issue of gun control can create division and strife, but we must remain united in our pursuit for change.

But I won't forget
We will not forget the victims of gun violence and their families, and we will continue to fight for a safer future.

I'll see this through
We are committed to seeing this fight for stronger gun control laws through until change is enacted.

Where do you find your home?
What values and beliefs guide our views on gun control and shape our sense of place in society?

Or satisfy your hunger?
What personal drives and motivations fuel our commitment to enacting stronger gun control laws?

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