1) Morning Glory … Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist named Morning Glory:
1) Morning Glory is one of the many punk bands to spawn from Choking Victim, led by Ezra Kire. Their members are drawn from the wide pool of punk rock musicians in New York City.
In the early days (circa 2001, near the breakup of INDK) Ezra began working on a solo project, but with input and help from many other musicians. With a guitar, an 8-track, and a drum machine, he wrote and produced "This is No Time ta Sleep".
It was a hit with the growing "Crack Rock Steady" fan base of the local NY punk scene, and the "single" of the album, "Gang Control" was re-issued along with 3 new tracks on the self-produced Maxi-single CD "Tha Suicide Singles" in 2002. At least one of the tracks was live, indicating that Ezra had by that time (at least loosely) pulled an actual band together to perform as "Morning Glory".
The next release, including a full line-up of musicians, featured 5 all new songs in 2003 and was called "The Whole World is Watching". Morning Glory played a few shows around New York, but with Leftöver Crack's impending Fuck World Trade tour, Morning Glory took a back seat.
Not much was heard from the band or any news of new material until late 2005 when Ezra made some California show appearances with Leftöver Crack and people began to ask him about Morning Glory. They have recorded a full demo, and it must be done or close to being done, because one track, entitled "All My Friends" appeared on the Black Noise Records compilation "The Kids are Gonna Pay".
Mid 08 has seen new material slowly released for download over a newly created Morning Glory official myspace.The four tracks released so far 'You make me wanna die young(demo),Not another Christmas(demo),Suicide for Jennicide(demo),Fuck the Army,Join the Anti(demo)' are tracks that contribute to the new album, 'This is Revolution Rock'.
In August of 2012 Morning Glory released their long-awaited follow-up, Poets Were My Heroes on Fat Wreck Chords.
2) Morning Glory was a late 60s American psychedelic rock band, formed in San Fransisco in 1967. They released one album, Two Suns Worth (Fontana SRF-67573), and one single, Need Someone / I See The Light (Fontana 1613), both in 1968. Two Suns Worth was engineered by John Cale, who is best known as a member of the velvet Underground.
3) Morning Glory is a band composed of two boys from Welcome, Mn. They moved to Seattle in 2006 and started playing in Pikes Place Market everyday. They have recorded a full-length album, and that's what Lou is scrobbling.
Standard Issue
Morning Glory Lyrics
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And feel the drums the way they sometimes talk
The beat outside the box
Stomp the corporotocracy and the free trade docks
Down in Mexico
Where song and dance belong to one and all
The free radicals, the untouchables
And revolutionary songs still grow
When I'm dead, don't say you loved me
When all you did was hate and shove me
And all I had was standard iss. punk rock
Give me combat standard issue rock
Give me combat standard issue rock
Revolution rock
For revolution rock, the lines around the block
And everybody's come for a little light and time off of the clock
So I swear I'll sing from the heart and not give up
Leaders care not without something small to gain
Burn them up, please tell me who has won when nothing remains
When I'm dead, don't say you loved me
When all you did was hate and shove me
And all I had was standard iss. punk rock
Give me combat standard issue rock
Combat boots and everything they're not
Revolution rock
When the reggae rock has left my song
And the rebel sounds have up and gone
Will the kids still wanna scream and sing along?
When I was a little kid, I would always bob my head to myself
Even now my only thing is to try to make the world sing oh-oh just for you
When the reggae rock has left the song
And the rebel sound is dead and gone
Will the kids and immigrants belong
To the corporates who write pablum tunes?
And all I have are standard issue songs
The lyrics to Morning Glory's song "Standard Issue" are a call for revolution and a rejection of the corporate music industry. The song opens with a call to action, encouraging people to feel the drums of revolution and to reject the status quo. The reference to "stomping" the corporotocracy and free trade docks suggests a desire to overthrow the current political and economic systems that perpetuate inequality and concentrate power in the hands of the few.
The second verse highlights the contradictions inherent in mainstream representations of rebellion and revolution. The singer warns against the hypocrisy of those who claim to love someone after they have passed away, while doing nothing to support them in life. The use of the phrase "standard iss. punk rock" highlights the commodification of rebellion and cultural resistance, reducing it to a product that can be marketed and sold. The repetition of the phrase "combat standard issue rock" reinforces the call to action and the importance of using music as a tool for revolution.
The song's chorus reinforces the idea that music can be a powerful tool for change, and that it is the responsibility of artists to use their platform to inspire and motivate people. The reference to reggae rock and rebel sounds suggests a connection to previous generations of music that were associated with more radical political movements. The final lines of the song suggest that the singer fears a world where corporations control the music industry and there is no room for dissenting voices.
Line by Line Meaning
For revolution rock, can all the kids get up
Can the youth rise up for revolutionary music?
And feel the drums the way they sometimes talk
Can they connect with the music emotionally?
The beat outside the box
The unconventional rhythm of revolutionary music
Stomp the corporotocracy and the free trade docks
Fight against the corrupt government and businesses
Down in Mexico
Mexican people are united by their love of music and dance
Where song and dance belong to one and all
Music brings people from all walks of life together
The free radicals, the untouchables
The marginalized and oppressed people fighting for freedom
And revolutionary songs still grow
Music remains a potent force for change
When I'm dead, don't say you loved me
Don't pretend to care after treating me poorly in life
When all you did was hate and shove me
When you were abusive and aggressive towards me
And all I had was standard iss. punk rock
All I had was my beloved punk rock
Give me combat standard issue rock
Revolutionary rock that inspires and motivates
For revolution rock, the lines around the block
The popularity of music that speaks to revolutionary ideals
And everybody's come for a little light and time off of the clock
People come to music for escape and hope
So I swear I'll sing from the heart and not give up
I'll keep fighting for what I believe in
Leaders care not without something small to gain
Most leaders only care about their own agenda
Burn them up, please tell me who has won when nothing remains
If everything is destroyed, who truly comes out on top?
Give me combat standard issue rock
Give me music that empowers me to fight back
Combat boots and everything they're not
Revolutionary music embraces the diversity of its audience
When the reggae rock has left my song
When the music I love is no longer popular
And the rebel sounds have up and gone
When the rebellious spirit of music is lost
Will the kids still wanna scream and sing along?
Will the next generation continue to embrace revolutionary music?
When I was a little kid, I would always bob my head to myself
Music has always been a personal outlet for me
Even now my only thing is to try to make the world sing oh-oh just for you
Inspiring people with my music is my life's mission
Will the kids and immigrants belong
Will marginalized communities be celebrated in music?
To the corporates who write pablum tunes?
Or will corporations continue to create shallow, meaningless songs?
And all I have are standard issue songs
But my music will always be authentic and meaningful
Contributed by Allison O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@88fingersbart
love it!
@dirttaq
They've changed a lot. The last time I heard them, I was screaming ALL MY FRIENDS WERE THERE"
@NeedfulThingsCA
That was awesome
@AJMASTER7
This song jams
@AJMASTER7
Love Morning G
@Snake8418
WHO THE FUCK DISLIKED THIS!?
@donthumpanimals
Better than the radio.