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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Sell Out
Hold a Grudge Lyrics
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News corporation it's all a fucking shame
Call what you write news, we've got news for you
You won't be writing much when we're done with you
You sell your mom to be on the front page
Sellout reporters you're a fucking disgrace
You don't really care what's the truth or lies
We won't name names because you're all the same
News corporation it's all a fucking shame
Call what you write news, we've got news for you
You won't be writing much when we're done with you
You sell your mom to be on the front page
Sellout reporters you're a fucking disgrace
You don't really care what's the truth or lies
We can help you there, it's all a fucking lie
You always try to put us down but you can't do it - SELL OUT
Distort the facts with your lies you're just a filthy - SELL OUT
You can run but you can't hide, we will fuck you up - SELL OUT
Distort the facts with your lies you're just a filthy - SELL OUT
In "Sell Out," Hold a Grudge takes on news corporations and their perceived lack of journalistic integrity. The lyrics suggest that news outlets care more about selling papers and generating clicks than they do about reporting the truth. This sentiment is captured in lines like "Call what you write news, we've got news for you" and "We won't name names because you're all the same." The band accuses these corporations of not caring about what's true or false and instead peddling lies to get ahead. They suggest that the only way to fight back against this is to expose the lies and hold these news organizations accountable. The final lines of the song drive this point home: "You always try to put us down but you can't do it - SELL OUT / Distort the facts with your lies you're just a filthy - SELL OUT / You can run but you can't hide, we will fuck you up - SELL OUT / Distort the facts with your lies you're just a filthy - SELL OUT."
Line by Line Meaning
We won't name names because you're all the same
We refuse to identify specific individuals because you are all equally corrupt
News corporation it's all a fucking shame
We are disgusted by the unethical practices of news organizations
Call what you write news, we've got news for you
What you label as news is misleading and biased
You won't be writing much when we're done with you
We will expose your fraudulent behavior, leaving you with nothing to write about
You sell your mom to be on the front page
You would do anything for fame, even exploit your own family
Sellout reporters you're a fucking disgrace
Reporters who sell their integrity are shameful and contemptible
You don't really care what's the truth or lies
You have no interest in distinguishing between truth and lies
We can help you there, it's all a fucking lie
We can inform you that everything you believe is a deceitful fabrication
You always try to put us down but you can't do it - SELL OUT
Despite your efforts to undermine us, you cannot succeed because you lack integrity
Distort the facts with your lies you're just a filthy - SELL OUT
You are a despicable sellout who manipulates the truth with deceitful lies
You can run but you can't hide, we will fuck you up - SELL OUT
You might try to avoid accountability, but we will catch you and expose you for the liar you are
Distort the facts with your lies you're just a filthy - SELL OUT
You are a contemptible sellout who twists the facts to suit your own interests
Contributed by Eli P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.