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)
Dying
Pennywise Lyrics
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Ignore the noise and find a better way
But indecision clouds your mind
As the reason linger deep inside
Penance for a single day
To sit and rot or come out winning
Salutations fight to be
On the boundary lines
War, in the eyes
Deplore, masterminds
Restore, all the presence
Of the world we live in
Shine, through the sirens
Despite, thieving tyrants
Insight, roads to Highlands
In the world we live in
Terminate their right to be
Polarized lies of the fascist sleaze
Lining up the shadowed gaze
Beheaded for a shallow grave
Whoring in complacency
The gilded cries can't make you see
Landing on your dying breath
Your ignorance intact till death
Dying in the world
In the world we live in
The lyrics in Pennywise's song "Dying" delve into themes of hate, indecision, and fascism. The first stanza condemns the idea that hate begets hate and instead advises the audience to ignore the negative rhetoric and strive for a better way. However, the singer acknowledges that indecision can cloud one's judgment and prevent them from finding a solution. They suggest that committing to a course of action, whether it leads to success or failure, is better than sitting idly by and letting the world move on around them.
The chorus touches on the idea of war and the presence of tyrannical leaders in the world. The song urges listeners to shine through the sirens (perhaps suggesting the noise of propaganda and biased media) and reject the thieving tyrants. The mention of the roads to Highlands could be interpreted as a metaphor for finding a higher path or a better future.
The final verse confronts fascist ideologies head-on, decrying their polarized lies and the shallow graves of those who fall victim to their tactics. The verse suggests that those who are complicit in this rise to power may be blinded by their own luxury and privilege, willfully ignoring the suffering of others. The song ends on the solemn note that those who perpetuate these negative beliefs and actions and refuse to change will ultimately find themselves dying in the world we live in.
Line by Line Meaning
Hate breeds hate that's what they say
People say that hatred leads to more hatred
Ignore the noise and find a better way
Don't pay attention to negative influences and strive for a better path
But indecision clouds your mind
Being unsure can prevent clear thinking
As the reason linger deep inside
The root cause may not be immediately obvious
Penance for a single day
Facing consequences even for a brief moment
To sit and rot or come out winning
Choosing between stagnation or triumph
Salutations fight to be
Struggling for recognition and respect
On the boundary lines
Navigating the limits and rules of society
Of the world we live in
Within the context of our environment
War, in the eyes
Conflict seen through one's perspective
Deplore, masterminds
Disliking those who orchestrate events
Restore, all the presence
Putting back everything that was lost or harmed
Of the world we live in
Within the context of our environment
Shine, through the sirens
Trying to be heard above the noise
Despite, thieving tyrants
Facing obstacles and oppression
Insight, roads to Highlands
Gaining wisdom through experiences and struggles
In the world we live in
Within the context of our environment
Terminate their right to be
Revoking another's right to exist
Polarized lies of the fascist sleaze
Deceitful propaganda from oppressive leaders
Lining up the shadowed gaze
Planning for unseen consequences
Beheaded for a shallow grave
Punished without regard for dignity or respect
Whoring in complacency
Accepting a lesser life without struggle
The gilded cries can't make you see
Wealth and power do not guarantee enlightenment
Landing on your dying breath
Realizing the weight of one's life at the end
Your ignorance intact till death
Remaining ignorant until the very end
Dying in the world
Experiencing life's end
In the world we live in
Within the context of our environment
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JOHN ONDRASIK
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Norme
LMAO 2:56 I love how he tries to stop mike with his little baby hands
the Reality Bending Wyvern Thing!
ngl that part actually made me feel kind of bad
Briana Whittaker
@the Reality Bending Wyvern Thing! It was kind of sad
yourfriendlytroll
@Briana Whittaker ik
Jeremy Elek
CreeperLegend 😭😭😭
killerqueen2000
i couldnt even tell he was trying to stop him lmao. just felt like he was holding it
Kyle Springer
For those who don’t understand Pennywise’s weakness to being bullied is that he is a supernatural being that feeds upon peoples fears to sustain himself, once his victims conquer their fear of him he loses his power. His favorite targets were children because they are easy to make fear him.
Ba'al
We already know this. The book has been out for decades.
nikushim666
@Ba'al Lets be honest here, the vast majority of movie goers don't read.
Aliyah Hughes
EXACTLY!!!