The band reunited in February 2012, with a new album to be released in 2015.
Shadows of Defeat
Good Riddance Lyrics
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I'm just a mannequin it's time to go
Don't come too close to me
I can't find no space to breath it's time to go
My touch the kiss of death
More sick with every breath
I just can't seem to slow it down now
Why wear a uniform to grow old and die
In this same fucking town
Obsessed with misery
Life holds no joy for me it's time to go
No colors only gray
I die a little everyday it's time to go
I'm born wrong too dead to feel
Wake up it's all to real it's time to go
Switched off there's no more pain
Padded walls I'm half insane it's time to go
The lyrics to Good Riddance's song "Shadows of Defeat" explore the feelings of resentment and detachment towards society and one's own existence. The repeated phrase "it's time to go" suggests a sense of hopelessness and a desire to escape from the confines of society and personal struggles. The theme of being trapped is emphasized through the metaphor of walls closing in and the comparison of oneself to a mannequin, implying a lack of agency and autonomy.
The lyrics also touch on the idea of conformity and the pressure to fit in, with lines such as "why line up to conform" and "why wear a uniform." The singer of the song rejects societal norms and chooses to live outside of the mold, even if it means feeling isolated and misunderstood. The last verse hints at a potential mental breakdown, with phrases like "switched off" and "padded walls," further emphasizing the feeling of being trapped and out of control.
Line by Line Meaning
These walls keep closing in
Feeling trapped and confined, unable to escape the current situation
I'm just a mannequin it's time to go
Feeling lifeless and unanimated, ready to move on
Don't come too close to me
Pushing away those who try to get close, fearing they will suffocate like the walls
I can't find no space to breathe it's time to go
Feeling suffocated and unable to find a way to catch a breath, ready to leave
My touch the kiss of death
Feeling like everything you touch turns to ruin and destruction
More sick with every breath
Feeling life draining away with each breath taken
I just can't seem to slow it down now
Feeling like life is moving too quickly and out of control
Why line up to conform
Questioning the point of following trends and societal norms
Why wear a uniform to grow old and die
Wondering why people fall into the trap of routine and monotony until death
In this same fucking town
Feeling trapped in the same place, unable to break free of the mundane
Obsessed with misery
Focused only on the negative aspects of life, consumed by sadness and despair
Life holds no joy for me it's time to go
Feeling like there is nothing left to live for, ready to move on to the next life
No colors only gray
Feeling like life is dull and uninteresting, lacking any vibrancy
I die a little everyday it's time to go
Feeling like life is slowly killing you, and that it's time to move on
I'm born wrong too dead to feel
Feeling like you were born to suffer, and that emotions are no longer present
Wake up it's all too real it's time to go
The harsh reality of life is too much to bear, and it's time to move on
Switched off there's no more pain
Feeling like the only way to escape suffering is to shut off and go numb
Padded walls I'm half insane it's time to go
Feeling like you're losing your mind, and that it's time to leave it behind
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Caitlin Joosten
These walls keep closing in
I'm just a mannequin it's time to go
Don't come too close to me
I can't find no space to breath it's time to go
My touch the kiss of death
More sick with every breath
I just can't seem to slow it down now
Why line up to conform
Why wear a uniform to grow old and die
In this same fucking town
Obsessed with misery
Life holds no joy for me it's time to go
No colors only gray
I die a little everyday it's time to go
I'm born wrong too dead to feel
Wake up it's all to real it's time to go
Switched off there's no more pain
Padded walls I'm half insane it's time to go
HorrorBiz138
That martin Luther king quote has been stuck in my head since I bought this record.
This band was important to me, made me look at other counter culture things besides punk rock.
Great record.
HorrorBiz138
That martin Luther king quote has been stuck in my head since I bought this record.
This band was important to me, made me look at other counter culture things besides punk rock.
Great record.
I Just Fell Down
An absolute fucking banger.
Chris Jacobs
Nobody would be rooting for Kyle Rittenhouse if they grew up listening to this
COMANDO DESTRUCTOR
Street Fighter!!!
Andy Wolf
hard to believe the last time I saw that video was nearly 20 years ago