They have 2 … Read Full Bio ↴Normal Like You are a band from Livermore, California.
They have 2 albums and an EP, all self-released. Despite several member changes, 3 of the original 4 members now remain, after John Burrescia and Brandon Olivo re-joining in 2006. They began as a pop-punk band with a slight technical edge; something which became a more integral part on their second release, 'The Worst of Many Flaws'. Their sound has now matured and they have combined many more elements into their sound, such as emo, hip-hop, metal and pop.
Current Members:
Jon Williams - Vocals (originally also played bass) *
Brandon Olivo - Guitar/Vocals (Re-Joined in 2006) *
John Burrescia - Guitar/Vocals (Re-Joined in 2006) *
Mark Schellenbach - Drums
Tyler Jensen - Bass
Former Members:
Chad Welchoff *
Chris Brock (Now with Apiary)
Douglas Allen (Now With Nural)
John Anderson (Now With Porcelain And The Tramps)
Adam Elliot (Left for Apiary, now an ex-member)
Jon Frost (Now With Light This City)
* indicates original member
As You're Told
Normal Like You Lyrics
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You know just where you stand
There's a fine line from faith to corruption
We grow up hating others' perceptions
Wrong is right in this world that we live in
How could you kill to appeal to some fucking religion?
Just do as you're told, do as you're told
Besides the stories your faith has told you
Continue to believe, without questioning
We live and we learn, but for some minds are set in upbringing
You know only beliefs that were planted inside you so early
Life is short, it can pass in a heartbeat
Waste away to amount to something
How could you kill to appeal to some fucking religion?
Just do as you're told, do as you're told
The lyrics of Normal Like You's song "As You're Told" warns of the dangers of blindly following religion and how it can lead to immoral and harmful actions. The first verse searches for a moral compass in a world where right and wrong are often blurred. The singer questions the justification for killing in the name of religion and urges listeners to reject harmful religious beliefs.
The second verse digs deeper into the idea of blind faith and how it can be predetermined by upbringing. The singer encourages listeners to question their own beliefs and not simply accept the stories passed down to them. The chorus then repeats the refrain of doing as you're told, which is used to represent the dangers of obedience to religious leaders without questioning their authority.
Overall, the song conveys a strong message against religious extremism and the need for critical thinking in one's beliefs.
Line by Line Meaning
Morality strikes, put your mind to the scale if you're willing
Consider whether your actions align with your sense of right and wrong
You know just where you stand
You have a clear understanding of your own beliefs
There's a fine line from faith to corruption
Blindly following religious doctrine can lead to immoral behavior
We grow up hating others' perceptions
Our upbringing can make us resistant to differing views
Wrong is right in this world that we live in
The current state of the world can make it difficult to discern right from wrong
How could you kill to appeal to some fucking religion?
A critique of extremist violence committed in the name of religion
Just do as you're told, do as you're told
A cynical nod to the pressure to conform and obey authority
Deep beneath you must lay a reason
Your actions should have a thoughtful and reasoned basis
Besides the stories your faith has told you
Don't rely solely on religious stories and dogma for guidance
Continue to believe, without questioning
The danger of blind faith and never questioning one's beliefs
We live and we learn, but for some minds are set in upbringing
The challenge of breaking free from the beliefs we were taught as children
You know only beliefs that were planted inside you so early
The ideas we were taught as children can have a lasting impact on our worldview
Life is short, it can pass in a heartbeat
The fleeting nature of life and the importance of making the most of our time
Waste away to amount to something
The fear of wasting one's life and not achieving anything meaningful
Contributed by Kylie L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.