Old school
Inhabited Lyrics
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We're gonna turn up the music
Can you feel the beat
We're gonna rock gonna have us a real good time
I'm making noise until they take us away
They said turn down all of them noisy guitars
Listen to the man just to see the charts
Sell out now or we'll push you down
But there's a fire burning in our soul
We just wanna play some rock n roll
Win some
Lose some
You pushed us around but
Hey! Hey! you haven't knocked us down
They're making me crazy
They're driving me crazy
I think I'm going insane
We're gonna rock until everybody's on their feet
We're gonna turn up the music
Can you feel the beat
We're gonna rock gonna have us a real good time
Making noise until you take us away
The song "Old School" by Inhabited expresses a youthful rebellion against societal norms and expectations. The lyrics depict a band that is determined to play rock and roll, despite the pressure to conform to mainstream music. The opening lines, "We're gonna rock until everybody's on their feet," and "We're gonna turn up the music, can you feel the beat?" create a sense of excitement and anticipation for what is to come. The band is ready to let loose and have a good time, even if it means being disruptive and noisy.
However, the rest of the lyrics reveal that not everyone is on board with this mentality. The band is told to turn down their "noisy guitars" and "listen to the man just to see the charts." They are warned that if they don't sell out, they will never make it in the industry. Despite this pressure to conform, the band's passion for rock and roll is unwavering. They would rather make noise and be themselves than sacrifice their art for fame.
The lines "Win some, lose some, you pushed us around but hey! hey! you haven't knocked us down" hint at the band's resilience in the face of adversity. They have faced criticism and rejection, but they are not defeated. The chorus repeats the theme of rocking and having fun, as if to say that no matter what happens, they will always have their music.
Overall, "Old School" celebrates the rebellious spirit of rock and roll, encouraging listeners to embrace their individuality and passion for music.
Line by Line Meaning
We're gonna rock until everybody's on their feet
We will perform music until everyone is energized and standing on their feet
We're gonna turn up the music
We will increase the volume of the music
Can you feel the beat
Are you able to recognize and connect with the rhythm of the music
We're gonna rock gonna have us a real good time
Our goal is to entertain and have a great time by playing rock music
I'm making noise until they take us away
I will continue to play loud music until someone stops us
They said turn down all of them noisy guitars
They asked us to reduce the volume of our guitars because they perceive it to be disturbing
Listen to the man just to see the charts
They want us to follow a pre-designed musical path that ensures success on the charts
Sell out now or we'll push you down
If we don't compromise our artistic integrity and conform to their expectations, we'll face consequences
You'll never make it baby in this town
They don't believe that we will find success in the music industry in this particular place
But there's a fire burning in our soul
We have an intense passion and drive for our music
We just wanna play some rock n roll
Our desire is to perform rock music and create an enjoyable experience for ourselves and our audience
Win some
Sometimes we will succeed
Lose some
Other times, we will experience failure
You pushed us around but
Despite facing challenges from authority figures, we persevered
Hey! Hey! you haven't knocked us down
We are still standing strong and pursuing our musical dreams, despite obstacles
They're making me crazy
The pressure and expectations from external forces are causing emotional distress
They're driving me crazy
The external pressures are causing intense discomfort and frustration
I think I'm going insane
I feel like my mental health is deteriorating because of the stressful situation
Making noise until you take us away
We will keep playing loud music until someone intervenes and stops us
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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