1) Joseph is a… Read Full Bio ↴There are several artists and projects named Joseph:
1) Joseph is an American folk/rock band from Portland, Oregon. The band is made up of three sisters, Natalie Allison and Meegan Closner. The sisters took their name from a small town in their home state and in homage to their Grandfather. Their debut album, Native Dreamer Kin was released in 2014 and two years later came the 2nd album I'm Alone, No You're Not" featuring a mixture of folk and rock but all the while highlighting their mesmerizing vocal abilities and harmonies especially on such tracks as Canyon, White Flag and the beautiful SOS. In 2017 they issued a version of the Mamas & The Papas classic "California Dreamin' and later that year their EP "Stay Awake" which features their own version of "Everybody Wants To Rule The World"
2) Joseph was a blues rock/stoner rock band from the USA. It released the album "Stone Aged Man" in 1969.
3) Joseph is a psychedelic rock/hard rock project by the Belgian musician Yannick Letawe, who released the album "Toys" in 2018.
White Flag
Joseph Lyrics
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Keep it down now, keep it down now
There's talk going 'round this town
Keep it down now, keep it down now
Noises closing in from all sides
Warning all the ways to die
They say "you'd better give up, you'd better give up"
I'll be an army, no you're
Not gonna stop me gettin' through, ooh
I'll sing a marching song and
Stomp through the halls louder than you, ooh
I could surrender but I'd
Just be pretending, no I'd
Rather be dead than live a lie
Burn the white flag
Burn the white flag
Whisper, move the air
Can you hear me?
Can you hear me?
Sometimes it's all I've got to spare
Can you hear me?
Can you hear me?
Noises closing in from all sides
Warning all the ways to die
They say "you'd better give up
You'd better give up"
I say "I'll never give up, I'll never give up"
I'll be an army, no you're
Not gonna stop me gettin' through, ooh
I'll sing a marching song and
Stomp through the halls louder than you, ooh
I could surrender but I'd
Just be pretending, no I'd
Rather be dead than live a lie
Burn the white flag
Burn the white flag
Burn the white flag
Burn the white flag
I'll be an army, no you're
Not gonna stop me gettin' through, ooh
I'll sing a marching song and
Stomp through the halls louder than you, ooh
I could surrender but I'd
Just be pretending, no I'd
Rather be dead than live a lie
Burn the white flag
Burn the white flag
Burn the white flag
Burn the white flag
In Joseph's song "White Flag," the singer is trying to drown out the noise of others trying to bring them down. The lyrics describe the town being filled with talk and noise coming from all sides, but the singer refuses to give up. Instead, they choose to be an army and sing a marching song, stomping through the halls louder than their enemies. The singer acknowledges that they could surrender and live a lie, but instead, they would rather die than give in. The chorus repeats the phrase "burn the white flag," indicating that the singer is not willing to surrender or give up their beliefs.
The lyrics of "White Flag" are a call to arms for those who feel oppressed or beaten down. The imagery of an army and marching song is often associated with protest movements, and the lyrics suggest that the singer is part of such a movement. The repetition of the phrase "keep it down now" can be interpreted as a reference to the ways in which marginalized groups are often silenced or told to be quiet. The singer, however, refuses to be silenced or give up their fight, even if it means risking their life.
Overall, "White Flag" is a powerful anthem that encourages listeners to stand up for what they believe in and fight against oppression, even in the face of extreme adversity. The song's message of resilience and perseverance is one that resonates with many people around the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Your yelling's getting loud
Your anger and frustration are escalating to unbearable levels.
Keep it down now, keep it down now
Please calm down and lower your voice to avoid drawing unwanted attention to yourself.
There's talk going 'round this town
There are rumors circulating about you and your situation in this town.
Noises closing in from all sides
The challenges and threats around you are intensifying and coming from all directions.
Warning all the ways to die
The danger is real and there are many ways your situation could end in disaster.
They say "you'd better give up, you'd better give up"
Others are urging you to give up and accept defeat.
I'll be an army, no you're
I will be a strong and determined force against anyone who tries to stand in my way.
Not gonna stop me gettin' through, ooh
I will not let anyone or anything prevent me from succeeding and overcoming my challenges.
I'll sing a marching song and
I will use my voice and my determination to encourage myself and those around me to keep moving forward.
Stomp through the halls louder than you, ooh
I will make my presence known and demand to be heard, even in the face of adversity.
I could surrender but I'd
I could give up and accept defeat, but I know that would be a lie and a betrayal of my true self.
Just be pretending, no I'd
By giving up, I would only be pretending to be someone I'm not, rather than facing my challenges head-on.
Rather be dead than live a lie
I value my integrity and honesty above all else, and would rather die than compromise these qualities.
Burn the white flag
I refuse to surrender or give up, and will destroy any symbol of defeat or surrender.
Whisper, move the air
Sometimes, when facing difficult challenges, the only thing you have left is hope and the faintest whisper of a plan.
Can you hear me?
Am I being heard and understood by others?
Sometimes it's all I've got to spare
In the face of great adversity, sometimes all you have left is a whisper and a hope that someone is listening.
I say "I'll never give up, I'll never give up"
I declare my unwavering determination to overcome any obstacle and succeed in my endeavors.
Burn the white flag
I refuse to surrender or give up, and will destroy any symbol of defeat or surrender.
Lyrics Β© Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Natalie Closner, Allison Closner, Meegan Closner, Morgan Taylor Reid
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@khd2005
I am taking chemotherapy.....every time I hear this song I sit up straighter and resolve to keep on fighting!
@VivendonaAmericaBrasil
God bless you...Hope you get well soon!!!
@mcgcurtis
How are you doing?!
@mortalclown3812
Sending love and πππ
@ghostknight627
i hope you're well. i cry while singing this song at the top of my lings.
@GoodEnergy999
Iβm praying that you listen and pull the poison plug β outβ and Live your life! #Chemo is Not Medicine # Yourprecious # YourLifeMatters #YourNotACommodity #WhenTheTreatmentKillsYou #RUN πβ€οΈ
@hikersteph
I spent 6 months hiking from Mexico to Canada, and this song was one of my "don't give up" anthems <3 Perfect song for crushing up mountains!
@proudmomma7174
So this song gives me power, I tried suicide and did not succeed thankfully when I was younger, and In my 30s lost my grandpa to suicide, this song gives me strength and I sing it at the top of my lungs while dancing in my kitchen and being happy for all I've been through and all I have, mental illness doesn't always mean "crazy" it can just mean that your "low" days are really really REALLY hard to get through, but it's always darkest before the dawn β€ forget about the stigma and just be there for everyone you love π you may never understand how much it means to someone β
@lovinglo803
God Bless you happy your still here π
@allisonkuhl7880
I donβt think youβre mentally Ill I think people are assholes