The Call Out "
Hit the Lights Lyrics
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So we can't help we're easily forgettable
So formulate and way too simple
To be at all original, yea so we heard
It's time to keep your mouth shut
While we show you how to rock-n-roll
We still ain't got on your best of best CD
And whoa, we know this is the hook
So bring on mixed reviews
This one's out played again
There's a lot more that they're not letting on
And whoa, we know you'll have no scene let when it's done
We won't back down
You know that we can do this
With or without you
With or without you
To all your friends who make rules
We wrote them
To those who prey on hearts of fools
We broke them
This one's out played again
There's a lot more that they're not letting on
And whoa, we know you'll have no scene let when it's done
We won't back down
You know that we can do this
With or without you
With or without you
We won't back down
You know that we can do this
With or without you
With or without you
Taking what we get
We're modern day cut-throats
We're breaking all your plans
Staking out every road
Taking what we get (We won't back down)
We're modern day cut-throats (You know that we can do this)
We're breaking all your plans (With or without you)
Staking out every road (With or without you)
We won't back down
You know that we can do this
With or without you
With or without you
We won't back down
You know that we can do this
With or without you
With or without you
The song "The Call Out" by Hit the Lights is an expression of defiance and rebellion towards those who have set rules and standards that the band doesn't fit into. The lyrics suggest that the band is aware that they're easily forgettable and lack originality, but they don't seem to care. The line "we still ain't got on your best of best CD" implies that they've been overlooked for commercial success, but they're not letting that stop them. The chorus "we won't back down, you know that we can do this, with or without you" is a message to those who doubt them that they're going to keep creating music regardless.
The lines "to all your friends who make rules, we wrote them" and "to those who prey on hearts of fools, we broke them" suggest that the band is tired of being told what to do and how to sound. They're taking control of their music and breaking away from the constraints and expectations that have been placed on them. The lyrics "taking what we get, we're modern-day cut-throats" convey the idea that they're going to take what's rightfully theirs, and they're not going to apologize for it.
Line by Line Meaning
So we can't help we're easily forgettable
We are not well-known or memorable.
So formulate and way too simple
Our music is simplistic and formulaic.
To be at all original, yea so we heard
We know we lack originality.
It's time to keep your mouth shut
We are about to show you how it's done.
While we show you how to rock-n-roll
We are going to impress you with our music.
So we can't we so unrecognizable
Our lack of recognition continues.
We still ain't got on your best of best CD
We are not yet on people's favorite albums.
And whoa, we know this is the hook
We know this part of the song is catchy.
So bring on mixed reviews
Our music may receive mixed reviews, but we are ready for it.
To all your friends who make rules
We have written the rules that others follow.
We wrote them
We are proud of our songwriting skills.
To those who prey on hearts of fools
We have exposed those who take advantage of naive people.
We broke them
We have put an end to their wrongdoings.
Taking what we get
We make the most of what we have.
We're modern day cut-throats
We are ruthless when it comes to pursuing our dreams.
We're breaking all your plans
We are defying people's expectations and making our own way.
Staking out every road
We are exploring every path to success.
We won't back down
We are determined to succeed.
You know that we can do this
We believe in ourselves and our abilities.
With or without you
We will achieve our goals, with or without support from others.
We won't back down
We will not give up.
You know that we can do this
We are confident that we will succeed.
With or without you
We do not need anyone else's approval or help.
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Sam Swinea
One of the best pop punk albums ever made.
Kyle Kirby
Easycore
Sam Swinea
lol not even easycore. this is the basis of pop punk...
Kyle Kirby
Sam Swinea Well I suppose but the new stuff tho
Jordan Allen
+cLoud chasEr NFG is where it all started...Sticks and Stones
Jean Long
Yes it is
Chris Kwissiwa
Still one of my favourite bands. Brings me back
Jacob Ponce de Leon
WITH OR WITHOUT YOU!
Popped my concert cherry, songs still hits till today
future shock
Who else loves the guitar tone?
Jean Long
If Colin never left the band who knows what they could have been...not to say they aren’t a successful band but what amazing vocals