Formed in 2004 by Dan 86 (guitar), Mat (guitar), JEEE-P (vocals) and Pierre-Luc (vocals), the group originally got together as an excuse to drink and party. But following a self-released demo (2005) and a self-titled full length (2006 on Troika Records), it soon became evident that this union was particularly apt at creating solid punk rock. Many shows followed, both in and out of town, and Hold A Grudge garnered a strong fan base.
After going through countless lineup changes, notably with Pierre-Luc leaving the group in 2008, the band finally settled as a 5-piece with Dom (of Self Control) on drums and Steve (of …And The Saga Continues) on bass. Now the strongest recording to date, “Doing Time” will be released on Insurgence Records on March.17th.
What sets Hold A Grudge apart from the rest of the pack is the unique way they blend all subgenres of punk rock in one cohesive, energetic entity.
Their love and respect for punk, oi! and hardcore bands of yesteryear is evident and contagious, yet they manage to build something new and refreshing.
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Addict
Hold a Grudge Lyrics
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Is your life so fucking blank?
You spend all day in the front of your screen
Don't you realize how low you sank?
Factory produced TV stars are enough to fill your plastic world
Boring idiots acting like 'tards become the center of your boring world
Is your life so fucking blank?
You spend all day in the front of your screen
Don't you realize how low you sank?
Can't tell fake from reality, useless gossips is the only thing you know
You wish you were as happy as the braindead assholes from your stupid show
Slave of the cathode rays, brainwash vegetable
Superficiality and lies, fill the void in your brain
Slave of the cathode rays, brainwash vegetable
Superficiality and lies, fill the void in your brain
Is you life so fucking boring?
Is your life so fucking blank?
You spend all day in the front of your screen
Don't you realize how low you sank?
Do you really watch those stupid show to know how to dress to know how to think
Spent all your money only to know you've been a pawn of their fucking machine
Is you life so fucking boring?
Is your life so fucking blank?
You spend all day in the front of your screen
Don't you realize how low you sank?
Factory produced TV stars are enough to fill your plastic world
Boring idiots acting like 'tards become the center of your boring world
Slave of the cathode rays, brainwash vegetable
Superficiality and lies, fill the void in your brain
Slave of the cathode rays, brainwash vegetable
Superficiality and lies, fill the void in your brain
In the song Addict, the lyrics delve into the dangers and addictive nature of spending too much time in front of the screen, particularly on television. The lyrics explore how people spend their lives indulging in superficiality and lies, trading reality for a fake world that is propagated by TV stars and their shows. The song compares these people to vegetables and slaves of the cathode rays, while highlighting the impact that such a lifestyle can have on one's sense of self-worth and their ability to make coherent decisions. The song is a powerful reminder of the dangers of addiction, the impact of technology, and the need for people to stay rooted in reality.
Line by Line Meaning
Is you life so fucking boring?
Is your life lacking in excitement and stimulation?
Is your life so fucking blank?
Is your life devoid of meaning and purpose?
You spend all day in the front of your screen
You devote all your time to staring at electronic devices
Don't you realize how low you sank?
Are you not aware of how far you've fallen?
Factory produced TV stars are enough to fill your plastic world
Television celebrities that lack substance are satisfactory to fill your superficial existence
Boring idiots acting like 'tards become the center of your boring world
Uninteresting people behaving foolishly are the focus of your unexciting reality
Can't tell fake from reality, useless gossips is the only thing you know
You are unable to distinguish between fabricated and authentic, and useless gossip is your sole familiarity
You wish you were as happy as the braindead assholes from your stupid show
You aspire to the contentedness of the mindless imbeciles depicted in your mindless programming
Slave of the cathode rays, brainwash vegetable
You are a captive to television, a prey to brainwashing
Superficiality and lies, fill the void in your brain
A vacuity in your mind is occupied by falsehoods and shallow concepts
Do you really watch those stupid show to know how to dress to know how to think
Is your purpose for tuning in to obtain guidance on attire and beliefs?
Spent all your money only to know you've been a pawn of their fucking machine
You've exhausted your funds only to realize that you were a mere pawn in their corrupt system
Contributed by Ian V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.