Suburban Knights
Hard-Fi Lyrics


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Suburban days, they last so long
In shop and office, we sing our song we all sing
We ain't got nothing, nothing to do
A big fat nothing, nothing for me, nothing for you

Suburban dreams, just out of reach
Work till you die, that's what they teach you at school
With that in mind, what's there to lose?
My friends and I, doped up on TV fags and booze
Hear them all singing

We're the ones that you've forgotten
But we will not be denied
Coming out of the shadows
We rock the satellites

Suburban nights, they get so hot
People get angry, we sing our song we all sing
A global terror they say, we are at war
But I ain't got time for that 'cause
These bills keep dropping through my door
Hear them all singing

We're the ones you've forgotten
Out of mind, out of sight
Coming out of the shadows
We rock the satellites

All these people who criticize us well
We're only saying what we're seeing with our own eyes
This one way system it ain't, it ain't paradise
Not everybody wants to race, wants to fight
Hear them all singing

We're the ones you've forgotten
But we will not be denied
Coming out of the shadows
We rock the satellites

We're the ones that you've forgotten
Out of mind, out of sight




Coming out of the shadows
Coming live via satellite

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Suburban Knights" by Hard-Fi describe the lives of people living in suburban neighborhoods. The mundane routine of working in shops and offices has left these individuals, the song's subjects, feeling unfulfilled and as if they have nothing to do; they are consumed by TV, cigarettes and alcohol. The song points out the hopelessness of their situation and how it is expected of them to work until they die, something they were taught in school. However, the suburban people are not happy with their positions in life and refuse to be forgotten. They believe that it's time for them to come out of the shadows and rock the satellites.


Throughout the lyrics, the band expresses the discontent of suburban life, the never-ending pattern, and how they don't want to be ignored anymore. They are dissatisfied with their lives and the one-way system and want to break free from it. The suburb's way of life is not paradise, and individuals should not be judged for not wanting to fight or race. The harsh reality of life in the suburbs is presented, and how it is isolating, making individuals feel like they are forgotten.


Line by Line Meaning

Suburban days, they last so long
The daily life in the suburbs seems monotonous and uneventful, with time dragging on endlessly.


In shop and office, we sing our song we all sing
Despite being stuck in mundane jobs, people in the suburbs find solace in a sense of community and togetherness.


We ain't got nothing, nothing to do
There's a lack of excitement or purpose in suburban life.


A big fat nothing, nothing for me, nothing for you
The emptiness of suburban life is experienced by everyone, with nothing to look forward to or aspire towards.


Suburban dreams, just out of reach
Despite working hard every day, the American Dream feels unattainable for those living in the suburbs.


Work till you die, that's what they teach you at school
The traditional education system teaches students to work hard and never stop, without necessarily equipping them with the necessary skills or opportunities to seek better lives.


With that in mind, what's there to lose?
Given the lack of opportunities and excitement in suburban life, why not seek new experiences and take risks?


My friends and I, doped up on TV fags and booze
In lieu of excitement or adventure, people in the suburbs resort to vices like television, smoking, and drinking for stimulation.


We're the ones that you've forgotten
Suburban dwellers feel neglected and overlooked by society at large.


But we will not be denied
Despite the challenges and struggles, suburbanites refuse to give up or be ignored.


Coming out of the shadows
They are emerging from obscurity and making their presence known.


We rock the satellites
Through music and culture, suburbanites are leaving their mark on the wider world.


Suburban nights, they get so hot
Even in the safety of their homes, tensions and frustrations can mount in the suburbs.


People get angry, we sing our song we all sing
Music provides a therapeutic outlet and unified voice for suburban dwellers in the face of their frustrations.


A global terror they say, we are at war
As the world around them seems to be falling apart, suburbanites are trying to hold onto a sense of normalcy and stability.


But I ain't got time for that 'cause
The realities of daily life, like bills and responsibilities, take priority over global crises.


These bills keep dropping through my door
The financial strain of suburban life doesn't let up, even amidst larger concerns.


All these people who criticize us well
Suburbanites face judgment and criticism from those outside of their community.


We're only saying what we're seeing with our own eyes
Despite what others may think, suburbanites feel like they have a unique perspective on their way of life and the challenges they face.


This one way system it ain't, it ain't paradise
The suburbs might seem idyllic to outsiders, but the reality is much more complicated and difficult to navigate.


Not everybody wants to race, wants to fight
The suburban lifestyle might not be glamorous or exciting, but it provides a different kind of value and appeal for those who live it.


Coming live via satellite
The suburban community is finding ways to connect and share their culture and experiences with others beyond their immediate surroundings.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: RICHARD ARCHER

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@DrumsTheWord

This is still an amazing song. I come back to listen every now and then. It never ages. THAT chorus!!

@stuartfear4538

Couldnt agree more m8. Chorus is mega innit

@dattebayo155

such a top tune! One of those you can't stop playing on loop, until someone gets FED UP with you ha ha

eh eh eh oh oh oh ah ah ah

@BackFromNowere

Hard Fi were massively underrated.

@nelsonj1985lasvegas

BackFromNowere yes ! 😔

@Fearyourown

BackFromNowere indeed

@Doomer42389

agree

@danielnevha4664

obviously

@GunglAdam

*are

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@ShocksandDropsMedia

still love this album and shame they do not do much anymore :(

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