No Motiv is an alternative rock and punk rock band from Oxnard, California … Read Full Bio ↴No Motiv is an alternative rock and punk rock band from Oxnard, California signed to Vagrant Records. As of 2006, No Motiv were the 'oldest' Vagrant band, having been with Vagrant Records longer than any other artist on the Vagrant roster. The current No Motiv line up includes former bassist Roger Camero behind the drum kit. Camero never left the band, but rather moved to the drums when drummer Pat Pedraza left the band to join alternative rock band From Satellite. Their first album, Cynical, was distributed by Edge Records. No Motiv eventually left Edge for unspecified reasons, though a 'falling out' is what is assumed.[citation needed] Their second album Scarred is a collection of unreleased demos and remixes also released by Edge Records. The band is known for rarely, if ever, playing songs from these two albums at their live shows. Friends of the band have also been noted as saying that there are demo tapes that sound better than the quality on Scarred.[citation needed] The band had its greatest success with the 2004 release Daylight Breaking, which reached #36 on Billboard's Top Independent albums chart.During the past two years, No Motiv has played only one live show. It took place on June 11, 2006, at the Livery Theatre in Ventura, CA, as a benefit show for the closing of the venue, as well as a reunion of legendy sadcore band The Whereabouts.

While No Motiv never released an official statement announcing their breakup, the band is considered to be on hiatus and inactive at the present time. Jeremy and Jeff reside in Ventura, CA, and have started recording material under a new band called Monster Hand. Max lives in Oxnard and has been recording material under a solo project called Gentlemen. Roger is enrolled in recording classes at Long Beach City College, resides in Irvine, CA, and is writing songs for school projects and for fun under the name He Fails Me.

All band members remain close friends to this day, and also are involved in many side projects in addition to the ones mentioned above, such as Hybrid Moments, Death Country Blues, and Machines.

Celebrate
No Motiv Lyrics

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What's the problem here now?
There's more to life than dragged down days
Let's turn around the mood of you today
And celebrate the century
Get off your feet, why don't you get off your feet now?
It's time to get off your feet now and celebrate the century
It's time to celebrate this day
Celebrate another day, celebrate the century

Celebrate a holiday, celebrate the century now
Let's see some progress here now
I want you to get it right this time
Yell at the top of your lungs tonight
And celebrate the grandeur of life now

Let's get off our feet can we get off our feet now?
It's time to get off our feet, and celebrate the century

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to No Motiv's song "Celebrate" are an expression of the desire to break free from negativity and celebrate the little things in life that make it worth living. The song is a call to action for the audience to stand up and dance, to shake off the bad energies and immerse themselves in the grandeur of life.

The opening lyrics, "What's the problem here now? there's more to life than dragged down days," serve as a prompt to the audience to shift their focus away from the things that bring them down and to embrace the positive aspects of life. The chorus, which repeats the phrase "celebrate the century," emphasizes the idea that life is a grand, momentous occasion that warrants celebration.

The lyrics also encourage progress, with lines like "Let's see some progress here now" and "I want you to get it right this time." This is a nod to the idea that we all have the power to change our lives for the better if we make an effort and take a step in the right direction. The lyrics ultimately inspire a sense of hope and optimism, urging the audience to join in on the celebration of life.

Line by Line Meaning

What's the problem here now?
What's troubling you at the moment?

there's more to life than dragged down days
Life has more to offer than sorrowful and uninspired days.

Let's turn around the mood of you today
Let's change your mood today.

and celebrate the century
Let us commemorate the 100 years of existence.

Get off your feet, why don't you get off your feet now?
Why don't you stand up and start celebrating?

It's time to get off your feet now and celebrate the century
Now is the time to jump and dance to celebrate the centennial event.

It's time to celebrate this day,
It's high time to rejoice this day,

celebrate another day, celebrate the century
Rejoice in another day and celebrate the 100 years of existence.

Celebrate a holiday, celebrate the century now
Let's celebrate the century during this holiday season.

Let's see some progress here now
Let's witness some improvement now.

I want you to get it right this time
I want you to succeed this time.