Pennywise's current line-up consists of Jim Lindberg (vocals), Fletcher Dragge (guitars), Randy Bradbury (bass) and Byron McMackin (drums). They had kept their original line-up together until bassist Jason Thirsk died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound in 1996, due to issues with his alcoholism, after which Bradbury joined as his replacement. In August 2009, Lindberg decided to leave the band; he was replaced in February 2010 by Ignite singer Zoli Téglás. With Téglás, the band recorded their tenth studio album All or Nothing, which was released on May 1, 2012. Lindberg rejoined the band later that year after Téglás was sidelined by a back injury.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pennywise_(band)
Studio albums
Pennywise (1991)
Unknown Road (1993)
About Time (1995)
Full Circle (1997)
Straight Ahead (1999)
Land of the Free? (2001)
From the Ashes (2003)
The Fuse (2005)
Reason to Believe (2008)
All or Nothing (2012)
Yesterdays (2014)
Never Gonna Die (2018)
6TH Avenue Nightmare
Pennywise Lyrics
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The urban planning genocide
We have no hope or civic pride
They don't care if we live or die
It's not fair when you start with nothing
Your life feels done just before it starts
We're just trying to believe in something
6th Avenue Nightmare
6th Avenue Nightmare
What you see is what you get
Another Day in living hell
It's street life or a prison cell
The violence a cry for help
The cycle will repeat itself
The lyrics of Pennywise's "6th Avenue Nightmare" paint a grim picture of life in urban environments that have been decimated by poverty and neglect. The song highlights the way that people who are born into these communities are all but doomed to live lives of desperation and hardship, with seemingly no hope of escape. The lyrics suggest that this is because of a kind of "urban planning genocide" that creates environments where people are forced to fend for themselves and struggle to survive.
The song goes on to describe the way that this kind of life can feel like a kind of living death, with no sense of purpose or direction. The people who live in these environments are simply trying to cling to some sense of hope or purpose, even as they face seemingly insurmountable odds. Despite this, the song suggests that there is something powerful and meaningful about the way that these communities come together and support one another in the face of adversity.
Overall, "6th Avenue Nightmare" is a powerful and thought-provoking song that speaks to the human cost of poverty and neglect in urban environments. It is a song that encourages us to think more deeply about the ways in which cities can fail the people who live in them, and the importance of creating more equitable and inclusive communities.
Line by Line Meaning
This is no way to live a life
The current living conditions are unacceptable and not sustainable.
The urban planning genocide
The city planners have designed the urban landscape in a way that is harmful and destructive to the community.
We have no hope or civic pride
The lack of resources and support has resulted in a loss of hope and pride within the community.
They don't care if we live or die
The authorities and those in power are indifferent to the fate of the community and its individuals.
It's not fair when you start with nothing
The lack of opportunities from the beginning of life results in an unfair disadvantage in the community.
Your life feels done just before it starts
The barriers in place prevent individuals from achieving their goals and fulfilling their potential.
We're just trying to believe in something
Despite the challenges, the community is striving to find purpose and hope in their lives.
6th Avenue Nightmare And our fate is set
The environment on 6th Avenue is a living nightmare, and the community's future seems predetermined by their circumstances.
6th Avenue Nightmare What you see is what you get
The bleak and oppressive living conditions on 6th Avenue are the reality for the community.
Another Day in living hell
The community faces constant struggles and challenges, resulting in a living nightmare.
It's street life or a prison cell
The only options for the community are to live a life on the streets or be trapped in the prison system.
The violence a cry for help
The violence within the community is a desperate plea for assistance and support.
The cycle will repeat itself
Without systemic change, the community will continue to face these challenges and perpetuate the cycle of poverty and struggle.
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This is no way to live a life
The urban planning genocide
We have no hope or civic pride
They don't care if we live or die
It's not fair when you start with nothing
Your life feels done just before it starts
We're just trying to believe in something
6th Avenue Nightmare
And our fate is set
6th Avenue Nightmare
What you see is what you get
Another Day in living hell
It's street life or a prison cell
The violence a cry for help
The cycle will repeat itself
It's not fair when you start with nothing
Your life feels done just before it starts
We're just trying to believe in something
6th Avenue Nightmare
And our fate is set
6th Avenue Nightmare
What you see is what you get
This is what you get
But don't ever know
This is what you get
This is no way to live a life
The urban planning genocide
We have no hope or civic pride
They don't care if we live or die
It's not fair when you start with nothing
Your life feels done just before it starts
We're just trying to believe in something
6th Avenue Nightmare
And our fate is set
6th Avenue Nightmare
What you see is what you get
This is what you get