The Misfits were known for their sing-along "Whoa-oh-oh" choruses after the 1982 "Walk Among Us" LP -- and although Naked Raygun are often cited as having been influenced by The Misfits in this regard, the reverse is the case.
Haggerty and Kezdy would later join with Larry Damore of the Bhopal Stiffs to form Pegboy. Pezzati fronted The Bomb. A reunion in the late 90s produced the live album Free Shit!. The band reunited for Riot Fest 2006 on November 5, 2006 in Chicago, Illinois, and is playing a west coast tour in December, 2007.
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Trio
Naked Raygun Lyrics
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Fact the truth is you kinda like 'em a little.
Great men built all that you see.
What you see burns a hole right through you.
I'm feelin' tired all the time.
Feelin' tired's just a big excuse for you.
I got nothin' 'gainst the greats.
The more you try the less you'll be just like them.
Could you be right?
What makes you both so sure you'll will stand
Up in spite, stand up to spite on you?
You can't be right.
Can't there be somethin' that'll help see the
Light, help you see the light you fools.
I got nothing 'gainst the pain.
The pain you feel is nothin' great you know.
I feel for those who do not have.
You keep talking and it's just lip ya know.
I want to reach the great masses.
You don't do it by sitting in your tower.
I want to teach what I know.
What you teach no one wants to learn.
All of your might, all your strength will not make
Them take flight, make them retreat from you.
And when you're right, not that we think you are,
But what you are right, then you will think as we do.
The lyrics to Naked Raygun's song Trio seem to touch on themes of individuality, greatness, and the struggle to make an impact on the world. The opening lines, "I've got nothing 'gainst the greats. Fact the truth is you kinda like 'em a little. Great men built all that you see. What you see burns a hole right through you" suggest a level of respect for the "greats" who have built our world, but also a sense of dissatisfaction with simply following in their footsteps. The next lines, "I'm feelin' tired all the time. Feelin' tired's just a big excuse for you. I got nothin' 'gainst the greats. The more you try the less you'll be just like them" indicate a weariness with the idea of striving for greatness, and a suspicion that trying too hard to follow in someone else's footsteps will only lead to failure.
The chorus, "Could you be right? What makes you both so sure you'll will stand. Up in spite, stand up to spite on you? You can't be right. Can't there be somethin' that'll help see the. Light, help you see the light you fools" seems to question the certainty that many people feel about their own beliefs and their ability to make a difference in the world. The third verse, "I got nothing 'gainst the pain. The pain you feel is nothin' great you know. I feel for those who do not have. You keep talking and it's just lip ya know. I want to reach the great masses. You don't do it by sitting in your tower. I want to teach what I know. What you teach no one wants to learn" suggests a desire to help others and make a meaningful impact on the world, but also a frustration with the limitations of one's own abilities and the difficulty of making a real difference.
Ultimately, the final lines of the song, "All of your might, all your strength will not make. Them take flight, make them retreat from you. And when you're right, not that we think you are. But what you are right, then you will think as we do" suggest a sense of resignation and acceptance of the fact that some people simply cannot be convinced or moved, no matter how much effort and strength one puts in. The tone of the song seems to be one of disillusionment and frustration, but also a desire to keep trying and making a difference, even in the face of overwhelming obstacles.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got nothing 'gainst he greats.
I don't have a problem with famous people.
Fact the truth is you kinda like 'em a little.
Actually, you quite admire them.
Great men built all that you see.
The world around us was created by famous people.
What you see burns a hole right through you.
Seeing famous people and their achievements makes you feel inferior.
I'm feelin' tired all the time.
I constantly feel exhausted.
Feelin' tired's just a big excuse for you.
You use exhaustion as an excuse not to achieve greatness.
Could you be right?
Is it possible that you are correct?
What makes you both so sure you'll will stand
What reason do you have to believe that you will persevere?
Up in spite, stand up to spite on you?
Despite opposition, will you stand up for what you believe in?
You can't be right.
It's unlikely that you are correct.
Can't there be somethin' that'll help see the
Isn't there a solution to help clarify the situation?
Light, help you see the light you fools.
Something to help you understand, even if you're not currently seeing the truth.
I got nothing 'gainst the pain.
I don't have a problem with struggle.
The pain you feel is nothin' great you know.
What you're experiencing isn't unique or special.
I feel for those who do not have.
I empathize with those who are struggling.
You keep talking and it's just lip ya know.
You talk a lot, but don't take action.
I want to reach the great masses.
I want to have a wide-reaching impact.
You don't do it by sitting in your tower.
You can't achieve anything if you just sit and talk from a position of privilege.
I want to teach what I know.
I want to share my knowledge with others.
What you teach no one wants to learn.
Unfortunately, what you have to share may not be of interest to others.
All of your might, all your strength will not make
Even if you are powerful and strong,
Them take flight, make them retreat from you.
you can't force people to flee or retreat from their beliefs.
And when you're right, not that we think you are,
If you happen to be correct, although we doubt it,
But what you are right, then you will think as we do.
then you'll agree with us and see the truth as we do.
Contributed by Aaron W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@cbaumann5721
such a timeless classic
@Rockym100
Excellent