Kunek was a genre smoothie. Toss some indie, folk, post-rock, and ambient in a blender and set to awesome. In August 2008, Kunek announced via their Myspace that Kunek will live on only through their fantastic but lone album, Flight of the Flynns. Five members of Kunek have transferred to a new band under the Other Lives moniker. The debut album from the Stillwater, Oklahoma band is finished as of August 2008, produced by Joey Waronker (Beck, REM) and will be released via TBD records (Radiohead, Underworld). Their sophomore album, Tamer Animals, was released in May 2011 on TBD records.
The 5 members of Other Lives/Kunek are as follows:
Colby Owens Drums
Josh Onstott: Bass, Organ
Jonathan Mooney: Keyboards (Acoustic Guitar),
Jenny Hsu: Cello,
Jesse Tabish: Lead Vocals (Piano, Guitar)
Don't Let Them
Other Lives Lyrics
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The powers that be
Will fail to discover
The lies we believe
Your mind is clear
The things that you fear
Will fade with how much you believe
Don't let them get away with it, yeah
Don't let them get away with it
And don't you know
You reap what you sow
The ones now in the power
Are the ones who we chose
Oh, how they try
To make us choose sides
But it's more than a question
Of who's wrong and right
Don't let them get away with it, yeah
Don't let them get away with it, yeah
Don't let them get away with it
Don't let them get away with it
The song "Don't Let Them In" by Other Lives is a powerful message about taking control of your own mind and not letting others manipulate you for their own gain. The lyrics speak to the idea that when you break free from the lies and misinformation that others try to impose on you, you can begin to see things more clearly and think for yourself.
The first stanza suggests that those in power rely on people believing preconceived notions that are untrue, in order to maintain that power. But if you can see through the lies and allow yourself to think independently, you will be much stronger for it. The line "The things that you fear will fade with how much you believe what you hear" can be interpreted as urging listeners to be critical of what they hear in the media or from those in power, and to take control of their own thoughts and beliefs.
The second stanza points out that those in power are there because of the people who elected them. The lyrics suggest that those currently in positions of power may not be the best choice, and it's up to the people to make sure that the right people are in charge. The lines "But it's more than a question of who's wrong and right" could be interpreted as urging listeners to look beyond superficial debates about what is right and wrong, and to focus on what is truly important for the greater good.
Overall, the song is a powerful call to action that urges listeners not to let others control their minds or manipulate them for their own gain. It's a message about taking control of your own beliefs and choices, and standing up for what you know is right.
Line by Line Meaning
When you break free
Once you release yourself from the grip of society's expectations and rules
The powers that be
Those in power or authority who dictate what is supposed to be right or wrong
Will fail to discover
They won't be able to uncover the truth about our beliefs and actions
The lies we believe
The falsehoods we accept as truth due to societal pressure and influence
Your mind is clear
Once you free yourself from society's grasp, your mind becomes open and clear
The things that you fear
What scares you or holds you back in life
Will fade with how much you believe
The more you have faith and trust in yourself, the less power your fears hold over you
What you hear
The messages and opinions you receive from others
Don't let them get away with it, yeah
Don't let those in power continue to deceive and manipulate us without consequences
And don't you know
You should be aware that
You reap what you sow
We receive the consequences of our actions
The ones now in the power
Those who hold the authority and control
Are the ones who we chose
We selected them to represent us
Oh, how they try
They make attempts
To make us choose sides
To divide us into opposing groups
But it's more than a question
The issue at hand is not simply about
Of who's wrong and right
Determining who is correct and who is not
Don't let them get away with it, yeah
It's important to not allow those in power to go unchecked and unaccountable
Don't let them get away with it, yeah
It's necessary to hold the powerful accountable for their actions
Don't let them get away with it
We must not let the powerful evade responsibility or justice
Don't let them get away with it
We must make sure they are held accountable for their actions
Contributed by Jayce A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@saitaktas4979
What a great song . It is truly a masterpiece . It is a disgrace and crying shame that only a handful people posted comment about it .
@olivethis
A relevant song for the times
@guillermopeitton4359
great song
@chrispitts4159
How the hay does this only have 4 comments. Awesome music.
@madlenny5181
if you somehow find this comment.. you are going to be happy in life.