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.
What Is True
Insted Lyrics
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The lyrics of Insted's song What Is True touch upon the issue of people talking behind one's back and spreading lies, while unable to say it to the face. The singer calls out such behavior as being reflective of insecurity and an opaque statement that is all a blur. The lyrics also highlight how such people build something out of nothing and become fabricators who rely on lies as their fate. The singer urges the fabricators to change their attitude and forget about using their heads, as nothing they say is true.
The song speaks to the importance of honesty and speaking the truth, as well as addressing the impact of lies and rumors on relationships and communities. The lyrics also address the psychological motivations behind such behavior, highlighting insecurity and the need to feel superior to others. The chorus, 'Nothing you say is true,' reminds the listener that the truth is a valuable commodity that should not be taken for granted.
Line by Line Meaning
Talk behind our back, your stones are so slack.
You gossip about us behind our backs, but your insults lack conviction.
Can't say to our face, uttering out of place.
You can't confront us directly, so you make inappropriate comments in our absence.
Maybe you're just insecure, statement opaque, all a blur.
Perhaps you lack confidence in yourself and your statements are unclear and difficult to understand.
Say what you want to hear, stories assembled so unclear.
You tell us what we want to hear, but your stories lack coherence and clarity.
Nothing you say is true.
We can't trust any of the things you say because you have a reputation for dishonesty.
Build something of nothing, fabricators, you're the king.
You have a talent for creating stories out of thin air and you enjoy being seen as the master of deception.
Telling versions of lies, it's on our fate that you rely.
You are known for telling multiple versions of the same lie, and yet you expect us to believe you when it matters most.
Gotta change that attitude, it's something you need to do.
You need to adjust your way of thinking and behaving, as it is harming both yourself and others around you.
Forget how to use your head, I can't believe all the things you said.
You seem to have lost your good judgement and ability to reason properly, and it's hard for us to accept the things you say.
Nothing you say is true
Despite all of your talking, we still cannot trust anything you say. Your reliability has been completely eroded
Contributed by Cameron T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Ash
Scary yet effective
RealKey
Yeah it looks mean but its being real! We are afraid to be real and mistake it for mean.
Sta
@RealKey and what do we do when we are real and we say what we think but others think you're mean. There won't be ppl that dislike you and love you. Only resentment.
Witner Devolaton
I got scared when he hit the chair 😂
Sta
I did that and my best friend said I'm too honest and mean...
Should I continue to do say what I think? I observed what I thought for a day and it was quite mean. I don't know what to do. Any advice?
GotFaculty
We treat others how we would treat ourselves In same situation
It's good to make mistakes, keep making them
Then ponder on them. And Repeat :)