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.
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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)
Best I Can
Pennywise Lyrics
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You can't bring me down
I'm searching for something
In life that can't be found
If you got the answers
Then I got the questions
Unlock the mystery
My mind still struggles
Through strife and adversity
It's all or nothing now
It's so plain to see
I'm gonna live for me
'Cause I'm doing the best I can
I'm part of the master plan
One day at a time
As the fire burns inside
The clock is ticking
Now my time is almost out
I'm getting sick and tired
Of being knocked around
Wasted days pile up with wasted lives
It's not the end for me
It's so hard to be
Trapped in a tragedy
Life is certain but death
It can set you free
It's all or nothing now
It's so plain to see
It's just the start for me
The lyrics to Pennywise's song "Best I Can" speak to the idea of perseverance and a relentless pursuit of one's personal goals in life. The singer declares that they are "headed for the top now" and refuse to let anyone bring them down. They hints at a level of dissatisfaction with life by mentioning "searching for something in life that can't be found." This line quickly shifts the narrative from simple stubbornness to a deeper desire to find fulfillment in life.
The singer goes on to invite anyone (presumably someone who might have already achieved their own fulfillment) to offer the answers to life's mysteries as they have finally found the right questions. One gets a sense that the singer is well-aware of the limited time they have on this earth, which makes them all the more determined to live deliberately and fully. The song culminates in a declaration of personal agency and a commitment to life - "I'm gonna live for me, 'cause I'm doing the best I can."
Overall, "Best I Can" encourages listeners to never give up on their dreams and desires. Through adversity and wasted days, the song maintains a spirit of resilience and ultimate victory.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm headed for the top now
I am determined to succeed in my goals.
You can't bring me down
I am unbreakable and won't let anyone or anything stop me.
I'm searching for something
I want to find a purpose in life.
In life that can't be found
And I won't give up until I do.
If you got the answers
If someone knows what's missing in my life,
Then I got the questions
I have plenty of questions to ask them.
Unlock the mystery
Please help me solve this mystery and find my purpose.
Life's too short now for mediocrity
I refuse to settle for a mediocre life or anything less than what I am capable of achieving.
My mind still struggles
I am still facing difficult challenges and obstacles.
Through strife and adversity
And I am trying my best to overcome them.
It's all or nothing now
I am fully committed and there's no turning back.
It's so plain to see
My determination should be evident to everyone.
I'm gonna live for me
I will put my happiness and well-being first.
'Cause I'm doing the best I can
I am trying my hardest in everything I do.
I'm part of the master plan
My journey in life is predetermined and part of a bigger plan.
One day at a time
I am taking things slowly and focusing on the present moment.
As the fire burns inside
My passion and motivation are burning even stronger.
The clock is ticking
Time is running out, and I don't want to waste any more of it.
Now my time is almost out
I am aware that my time on Earth is limited.
I'm getting sick and tired
I am becoming frustrated and exhausted.
Of being knocked around
Of being pushed and pulled by life's challenges.
Wasted days pile up with wasted lives
I see too many people living unfulfilling lives, and I don't want to end up like them.
It's not the end for me
I refuse to give up or let anything defeat me.
It's so hard to be trapped in a tragedy
Feeling stuck and unable to escape from a difficult situation is incredibly challenging.
Life is certain but death can set you free
Although death is inevitable, it can be seen as a release from the struggles of life.
It's all or nothing now
I am fully committed and there's no turning back.
It's so plain to see
My determination should be evident to everyone.
It's just the start for me
I have a long journey ahead, and this is just the beginning.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Byron McMackin, Fletcher Dragge, James Lindberg, Randy Bradbury
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Aaron G. Randall
Pennywise is friggin awesome!
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I'm headed for the top now
You can't bring me down
I'm searching for something
In life that can't be found
If you got the answers
Then I got the questions
Unlock the mystery
Life's too short now for mediocrity
my mind still struggles
Through strife and adversity
It's all or nothing now
It's so plain to see
I'm gonna live for me
Cause I'm doing the best I can
I'm part of the master plan
One day at a time
As the fire burns inside
The clock is ticking
Now my time is almost out
I'm getting sick and tired
Of being knocked around
Wasted days pile up with wasted lives
It's not the end for me
It's so hard to be
Trapped in a tragedy
Life is certain but death
It can set you free
It's all or nothing now
It's so plain to see
It's just the start for me
Cause I'm doing the best I can
I'm part of the master plan
One day at a time
As the fire burns inside
I'm doing the best I can
I'm part of the master plan
One day at a time
As the fire burns inside
I know my time is short
I'm leaving my last fear
My last fear
Well, I'm doing the best I can
I'm part of the master plan
One day at a time
As the fire burns inside
I'm doing the best I can
I'm part of the master plan
One day at a time
As the fire burns inside