The New Zealand rock band have released three albums - 2004's platinum selling 'You Are Here', 2007's multi-platinum selling 'Second Hand Planet', and 2010's 'Until The End Of Time'.
Opshop were winners of the coveted 'Peoples Choice Award' at the 2007 New Zealand Music Awards. Also in 2007 their single “Maybe” achieved the honour of being the biggest song at New Zealand radio ever, holding the #1 most-played spot for 12 consecutive weeks.
Opshop describe their sound like this: "An equal opportunistic grab bag of semi-funkster pop and crackle 'muesli' rock. We like playing music that sounds nice and loud. And dirty and quiet and every nook 'n' cranny in between. If you're not sure what it is. Its likely to be ours".
THROWN
Opshop Lyrics
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To tell stories you should not tell
These things we know so well
Though faith has a way with words
We can't do always what is right
Less know when to pick our fights
And although we may be frightened as hell
[Chorus]
We can't let go now
Don't let go now
When you're easily thrown down
You're not the only one
[Instrumental]
Remember when chaos is spinnin' over us
We're together though we've found ourselves lost
And these things move to stop us dead
We're not tied to our heads
What do you find when you lose your nerve
In a sense we'll sense what we deserve
Just know I'm by your side, I'm by your side
I can't let go now (can't let go)
I won't let go now (won't let go now)
I need you to know now (need you to know)
You're not the only one
Who can't let go now (can't let go)
When you're easily thrown down
Don't let go
Don't let go
When the mood is out escapin'
Deep into the swell
When white light can't help us
Swim up to safer sound
When there's someone out there somewhere
Who wills us to stretch out…
We can't let go now (can't let go now)
Don't let go now (don't let go now)
When you're easily thrown down
You're not the only one (oh)
Who can't let go now (can't let go now)
Though you're easily thrown down
You're not the only one
The lyrics to Opshop's "Thrown" explores the struggles of life and how we need to endure and persist through difficult times. The first verse talks about the idea of continuing where someone else left off, even if it means revealing uncomfortable truths. It suggests that even though these realities can be difficult to face, we know them to be true. The lyrics also mention the power of faith and how it can help us navigate difficult situations.
The chorus then emphasizes the importance of not giving up, even when we feel like we're easily thrown down. The instrumental section that follows seems to represent a moment of pause, where we can reflect on the challenges we face. The second verse acknowledges that life can be chaotic and confusing, but states that we're not bound by our thoughts. It talks about the idea of deserving certain things in life, suggesting that if we stick it out through the tough times, we'll eventually get what we deserve.
The song showcases a sense of optimism and perseverance, as emphasized in the repeated line "We can't let go now, don't let go now". It communicates that we're not alone in our struggles and that it's important to hold on and find support when we need it.
Line by Line Meaning
To pick up where you had fell
To continue from where you have stumbled and fallen
To tell stories you should not tell
To disclose information that should be kept secret
These things we know so well
These are familiar and understood by us
Though faith has a way with words
Although belief can articulate things very well
We can't do always what is right
We cannot always act in the correct way
Less know when to pick our fights
We are uncertain of when to engage in conflict and when not to
And although we may be frightened as hell
Even though we may be incredibly scared
We can't let go now
We must not give up at this point
Don't let go now
Do not surrender now
When you're easily thrown down
When you are susceptible to defeat
You're not the only one
There are others who are in a similar position
Remember when chaos is spinnin' over us
Recall when disarray was surrounding us
We're together though we've found ourselves lost
We are united even though we have wandered aimlessly
And these things move to stop us dead
These factors aim to halt our progress completely
We're not tied to our heads
We are not limited to our own thoughts
What do you find when you lose your nerve
What do you discover when you lack courage
In a sense we'll sense what we deserve
In some way we'll realize what we are entitled to
Just know I'm by your side, I'm by your side
Be aware that I am supporting and backing you
I can't let go now (can't let go)
I cannot release my grip now
I won't let go now (won't let go now)
I will not relinquish my hold now
I need you to know now (need you to know)
I require you to understand right now
When you're easily thrown down
When you are prone to being defeated
When the mood is out escapin'
When the feeling is to escape
Deep into the swell
Deep into the crest of a wave
When white light can't help us
When the usual solutions do not aid us
Swim up to safer sound
Move towards a more secure destination
When there's someone out there somewhere
When there is someone in the distance
Who wills us to stretch out…
Who wants us to extend ourselves and take a risk
Don't let go
Do not give up
You're not the only one (oh)
You are not alone
Though you're easily thrown down
Although you are easily defeated
Writer(s): Robert Kenneth A. Kennedy, Matthew Dean Treacy, Jason Mark M. Kerrison Copyright: Mushroom Music Pty Ltd.
Contributed by Matthew E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.