Don't Stand in Line
Pailhead Lyrics
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Leave no points undefined
We may be undermined
Numbers assigned and then confined
They will try to realign
And get us to leave our thoughts behind
You want your message to shine?
In these lyrics, Pailhead is calling for individuals to speak their truth and not be afraid to express their opinions. The first two lines encourage the listener to be clear and decisive in their communication. The third line is a warning that those in power may try to silence or restrict those who speak out against them. "Numbers assigned and then confined" implies that individuals may be reduced to mere statistics or labels and treated accordingly.
The following lines contain an admonishment to resist corrupt influences attempting to manipulate or control the conversation. Instead, the song urges individuals to stand out from the crowd and make their voices heard. In essence, the message of the song is one of individualism and resistance to conformity.
Line by Line Meaning
Speak your piece, speak your mind
Express your opinion and thoughts clearly and confidently
Leave no points undefined
Make sure that every detail is clear and precise in your argument
We may be undermined
Our ideas and beliefs may not be given the proper respect or consideration
Numbers assigned and then confined
We may be reduced to mere statistics or labels, and our individuality and uniqueness ignored
They will try to realign
There will be attempts made to sway us to adhere to a certain ideology or agenda
And get us to leave our thoughts behind
There will be pressure to conform, and to abandon our own beliefs and ideas
You want your message to shine?
If you want your ideas to stand out and be heard, you must be original and authentic
Don't stand in line
Don't follow the crowd, be an innovative thinker
Lyrics © ROUGH TRADE PUBLISHING, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: AL JOURGENSEN, PAUL G. BARKER, WILLIAM RIEFLIN, IAN MAC KAYE
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@tomason33
Speak your piece, speak your mind Leave no points undefined We may be undermined Numbers assigned and then confined They will try to realign And get us to leave our thoughts behind You want your message to shine? Don't stand in line.
@anndra1160
Listening to in 2020 - this song couldn't be more relevant!!!
@clemep
this was an amazing collaboration... ministry + fugazi = pailhead
@etherealcatholic5711
THIS STILL SOUNDS GOOD.
IN THE 80'S VERY EARLY 90'S,THIS WAS UNIQUE.
@OllamhDrab
Always used to say, 'Punk's not dead, but this album may have just finished it." :)
@tommyt1971
Al and the guys played this on Ministry's latest tour, along with Man Should Surrender. The pit got pretty damn wild for both! Thanks Al, it was cool to see you guys again.
@derelictbrett
This is so good. Watched the Santa Cruz video last night. Great memories.
@jerrycastelli5737
That Paul Barker bass gets me every time.
@clemep
The bass was really prominent on a lot of these Pailhead tracks...I love this stuff...
@manmountain108
One of the best tunes ever in my opinion. The lyrics say it all.