These were the key ingredients that defined Insted and would earn them an important spot in the hardcore punk scene. In the spring of 1989 they flew to New York to do some dates with Vision and strengthen their relationship with the East Coast. That summer they released the "We’ll Make the Difference" 7" on Nemesis records and were back in the van for another full U.S assault.
That summer they shared the stage with bands like Gorilla Biscuits, Bold, Uniform Choice, Slapshot and Reason to Believe. Upon returning home, they were offered a record deal from Epitaph Records in which they accepted. Insted’s following had steadily grown and they were now headlining 1000 seat venues and drawing massive crowds. During the recording of "What We Believe" they made plans to expand their borders and tour Europe. But at the end of 1990, shortly after "What We Believe" was released, America went to war with the Middle East. Due to the circumstances they were unable to ship equipment over seas and decided to stay in their homeland. In the spring of 1991 they did another national tour. They were now sharing the stage with bands like Judge, Snapcase, and the Cro-mags. The hardcore sound of the early 80’s that they were so familiar with was changing. It was turning into a hard metal edge sound and the attitude of the scene reflected it. Bands that they looked up to like Uniform Choice and Youth of Today were broken up and their old time favorites Minor Threat and 7 Seconds were long gone.
When they returned from tour they began working on new material but felt out of place. The band had built its reputation on respect and integrity. In July of 1991 they decided to do a final show and bow out gracefully. Spanky’s Cafe in Riverside was one of their favorite spots and a perfect host for their humble grand finale. They made sure to include on the bill a few of the promising up and coming local bands.
Over the years Insted traveled throughout the country making friends and building a legacy that ingrained them into hardcore history. To this day the friendships they built are still in tact and their legacy lives on.
Good Things
Insted Lyrics
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The song "Good Things" by Insted is a classic punk rock anthem that speaks to the reality that nothing good in life lasts forever. The opening lines "The good things never last" are immediately relatable to anyone who has experienced the fleeting nature of happiness or pleasure. The lyrics go on to acknowledge the pain of losing someone or something, but also offer a measure of hope by reminding the listener that memories remain even when the good times are gone.
As the song progresses, the relentlessly upbeat tempo belies the darker message that permeates the lyrics. The repetition of the phrase "The good things never last" acts as a constant reminder that trying to hold onto happiness or avoid pain is a futile enterprise. The song seems to suggest that the best way to deal with the impermanence of good things is to accept it and cherish the memories.
In essence, "Good Things" is a simple yet powerful reminder to live in the moment and appreciate what we have while we have it, because nothing good lasts forever.
Line by Line Meaning
The good things never last.
Positive experiences always seem to come to an end.
You may realize in the past.
Hindsight can help us understand that good things were temporary.
You may lose a friend but it's not the end.
Friendship may end, but life still goes on.
The memories aren't gone.
Good memories can live on forever.
Time still marches on.
Regardless of how we feel, time keeps moving forward.
When will the good things never end?
We long for the good times to continue without end.
The good things never last - it's all over.
The end of a positive experience can feel like the end of the world.
The good things never last - it doesn't seem right.
It's unfair that good experiences must come to an end.
The good things never last - it's in the past.
Good times are memories that we can never relive in the present.
The good things never last - never last.
This repetition emphasizes the idea that good things are always fleeting.
It's just not fair the way things come and go.
The unpredictable nature of life can be frustrating and unfair.
Before you know it things have passed you by.
Time can feel like it's moving too fast and we can miss out on good experiences.
And you can't figure out where the time has gone.
We may feel like we've wasted time and don't know where it's gone.
Things never last - never last
The repetition of this line reinforces the concept that good things are always temporary.
Contributed by Brody R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.