Guitarist Walter Schreifels' later musical endeavors include Quicksand, Rival Schools, and Walking Concert. Frontman Civ became the singer for eponymic hardcore punk group CIV and is currently the owner of a New York City tattoo studio called Lotus Tattoos.
Gorilla Biscuits disbanded around 1991. They reformed for a benefit show at CBGB's, New York, in 1997 and August 14,2005.
They did a nationwide reunion tour in 2006, playing almost every song they wrote at every show. In 2007 they did a month-long European tour.
Hold Your Ground
Gorilla Biscuits Lyrics
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Hold Your...GROUND Hold Your...Hold Your Ground
It's time to stand up, for what you believe Have no fear of your critics Be proud of the life you lead You may be different from your friends but if their true they'll understand
Hold your ground - Be yourself and be the best you can Step Out!
Conformity, the easy way to be accepted I'd rather be outcast any day. It's hard to be yourself with all the pressures coming down, It takes a strong fucking person to hold your ground.
Hold You...GROUND Hold Your...Hold Your Ground
The lyrics of Gorilla Biscuits's "Hold Your Ground" is all about standing up for oneself and not conforming to societal pressure or peer pressure. The song starts with the line "A step apart, I don't fit in with my peers, but I don't give a shit." This line sets the tone for the entire song. The singer is acknowledging that they are different from their peers and do not fit in, but they are unapologetic about it. The next line, "Laughed at in the streets of my town, their laughter hurts, but I'll hold my ground," is a clear indication of the societal pressure that the singer is facing. The criticism and mocking of others hurt, but the singer is determined to hold their ground and be themselves.
The second verse of the song is all about standing up for oneself, no matter the criticism. The lyrics say, "It's time to stand up for what you believe, have no fear of your critics, be proud of the life you lead." The singer is trying to inspire listeners to stand up for themselves and their beliefs. The song talks about conformity and how it is the easy way to be accepted. The last lines of the song say, "It takes a strong fucking person to hold your ground," which reinforces the theme of strength and courage in the face of criticism and societal pressure.
Overall, "Hold Your Ground" is an anthem for non-conformists, encouraging them to stand up for themselves and be proud of who they are, even if it goes against the norm.
Line by Line Meaning
A step apart, I don't fit
I feel like an outsider because I don't conform to my peers.
In with my peers, but I don't give a shit
I don't care that I don't fit in.
Laughed at in the streets of my town
People make fun of me for being different.
Their laughter hurts, but I'll hold my ground
Even though their laughter is hurtful, I won't change who I am.
It's time to stand up, for what you believe
It's important to advocate for your beliefs.
Have no fear of your critics
Don't let criticism intimidate you.
Be proud of the life you lead
Take pride in your individuality and choices.
You may be different from your friends but if their true they'll understand
Your true friends will accept you for who you are, regardless of differences.
Conformity, the easy way to be accepted
It's easier to conform to fit in with others.
I'd rather be outcast any day.
I'd rather be true to myself than fake to fit in.
It's hard to be yourself with all the pressures coming down,
It's difficult to be who you are when there are societal pressures to conform.
It takes a strong fucking person to hold your ground.
Being true to yourself in the face of opposition takes strength and resilience.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CHRIS HOBBS, DAVID HODGES, CHAD JENSEN, STEVEN MILLER, BRIAN SMITH, CASEY WALKER
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