P.Y.D
Junior Lyrics
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On the east coast of the states
Ultra violent Philadelphia, guerilla had their own thing in LA
Bingo halls no vacancy,
Full of heart a breath of fresh air for this industry
You've heard of the punks,
The heroes,
They all came through this scene
Let's take this mindset overseas
Underrated for so long couldn't even get on regional TV
When the has-beens turned their nose,
We paid our dues, our flights, our fuel to get on shows
And that's more than you'll ever know
And that's more than you'll ever know
No guts
No spine
Our passion for this fuels the fire that's burning inside
Make progress and breathe it in, you are what you make of it
Shape
The mindset in your territory,
Take every moment every opportunity
Make progress and breathe it in,
(Make progress and breathe it in)
Or what you make of it
You are what you make of it!
The lyrics of "P.Y.D" by Junior describe the start of a movement that originated back in 1994 on the East Coast of the United States. Philadelphia and Los Angeles were the two cities that stood out, and these cities were known for their ultra-violent and guerrilla-like ways of doing things. The scene was reminiscent of the punk and dragon music genre, and it had become the breath of fresh air that the music industry needed.
The Bingo halls had become the venues for this underground music movement, and even though they were always full, they were still underrated, and the musicians could barely get on regional television. The song implies that the musicians had to pay their dues to make a name for themselves. The listeners are told that the ones who made it to the top had to pay their flights and fuel expenses to perform anywhere they could get a show, which others could never know.
The song is a call to take charge of the opportunities that are available, and to make something great out of them. The lyrics convey the idea that the passion for the craft is what should fuel the artist, and that any progress should be savoured. The message is that it's essential to recognise every moment and take every opportunity to move ahead because one's future is shaped by what one makes of it.
Line by Line Meaning
It started back in '94
The roots of our journey begin in 1994.
On the east coast of the states
Our story takes place on the eastern side of the United States.
Ultra violent Philadelphia, guerilla had their own thing in LA
The Philadelphia and Los Angeles scenes were both unique in their own ways and were integral to our journey.
Bingo halls no vacancy, full of heart a breath of fresh air for this industry
Despite the lack of space, our passion-filled performances brought something new and refreshing to the music industry.
You've heard of the punks, the dragons, the heroes, they all came through this scene
Many well-known music acts emerged from this scene, including some of the biggest names in punk, hard rock, and heroic music.
Let's take this mindset overseas
Our unique mindset and approach to music should be shared with the world.
Underrated for so long couldn't even get on regional TV
Despite our talent and hard work, we struggled to gain significant recognition and struggled to even secure regional TV appearances.
When the has-beens turned their nose, we paid our dues, our flights, our fuel to get on shows
Although we were often overlooked by more established artists, we put in the work and sacrificed our time and money to get our music out there.
And that's more than you'll ever know
We did what we had to do to succeed, and others may never truly understand our struggles and sacrifices.
No guts, no spine
Without courage and strength, one cannot hope to succeed in this industry.
Our passion for this fuels the fire that's burning inside
Our love for music is what drives us to overcome obstacles and continue working towards our goals.
Make progress and breathe it in, you are what you make of it
Success is up to us, and we must seize every opportunity and make the most of it.
Shape the mindset in your territory, take every moment every opportunity
We can influence and shape the music scene in our area by making the most of every opportunity and being an example to others.
Make progress and breathe it in, (make progress and breathe it in), or what you make of it
Again, success is what we make of it - we must continue to progress and seize the moment to achieve our goals.
You are what you make of it!
Ultimately, we are responsible for our own success and must constantly work towards achieving what we want in life.
Writer(s): Mark Andrews, Matt Attard, Si Martin
Contributed by Annabelle S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@thomaswalsh9853
Junior: The only force in the universe that can unite WWE and AEW
@freedomkme
And even more.
@Rollyboy141
Talents from Impact, ROH, NJPW, AEW, WWE were in that vid! 😱😱
@patchworkboy87
Look how happy Ohno is at that 'Heroes' line 😏
@HoriaNeagu
No idea who this "Ohno" fellow is, but Chris Hero was ecstatic.
@velhorenan
“Who’s your Hero?......it’s Chris Hero”
@robertjuniorsernaquevelasq151
Kassius Ohno (ROH's Chris Hero)
@Monkeyboy8008
People say infinity war was the most ambitious crossover event in history
Junior: hold my beer
@fluffyhales
Music and wrestling go hand in hand. What a bloody tune!
@marleensrain
NEED MORE SONGS WITH THIS SCREAM