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.
Keep Right
Insted Lyrics
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The lyrics to Insted's song Keep Right can be interpreted as a message about making the right choices in life. There's a path for everyone to choose, and going right is seen as the correct choice. The singer warns that going wrong will result in losing, which can be interpreted as losing one's way, a sense of purpose, or even losing oneself. The singer stresses the importance of making the right choices in life, and the urgency of the message is conveyed through the repetition of "keep right." In essence, the lyrics of the song urge the listener to focus on making the right choices and staying on the path that leads to success and fulfillment in life.
The song itself is notable for its straightforward and repetitive nature, which reinforces the message of the lyrics. It's also worth noting that the song was released in the late 1980s during the heyday of the straight edge movement in punk and hardcore music. Straight edge is a subculture and social movement that advocates for abstinence from drugs, alcohol, and other vices, and promotes clean living, self-improvement, and consciousness-raising as paths to personal fulfillment. Insted were one of the pioneering bands of the straight edge scene, and the message of Keep Right can be seen as reflective of straight edge values.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a path for you to choose.
There are choices in your life that you have to make.
If you go right, you can't go wrong.
If you make good choices, you will be successful and happy.
If you go wrong, you can't go right.
If you make bad choices, it will be difficult to fix them and go back.
Make it right or you'll lose.
You need to make the right choices to avoid negative consequences.
I'm talking, I'm talking, I'm talking about your life.
I'm discussing your choices and how they affect your life.
Keep right - keep right!
Make the right choices and stick to them.
Keep right - keep right!
Stay on the path of making good choices.
Keep right!
Keep making good choices and avoid negative consequences.
Contributed by Juliana K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Jessie Smith
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auxiliary-character
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Jessie Smith
@auxiliary-character sadly I’ve seen it happen a lot! I’m sure you have too
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jackdowling101
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Jessie Smith
Thank you! That means a lot to me to hear 🙏
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