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)
Greed
Pennywise Lyrics
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You are so crazy motivated by greed
You never take responsibility
You only waste your time when you fuck with me
All you do is take you see my hatred grows
Can't take much more I'm about to explode
You'll see a side Of me I've never shown
Got enough but you want it all
In it for greed now you're gonna fall
Here we come gonna ruin your day
Time has come It's your turn to pay
The mighty dollar is your only care
You're movin' up but you're going nowhere
You say you only want to get your share
But you still want more no you won't play fair
You'll never ever quit you won't be denied
You sit and watch your money multiply
To get what you want you'll cheat and lie
But I know - you won't be satisfied
Today is a good day for suffering
The lyrics of Pennywise's song "Greed" highlight how the desire for more and more material possessions can consume an individual and become an obsession. The song's opening lines, "Everything you see you always think you need, you are so crazy motivated by greed," are a scathing critique of those who believe that they are entitled to everything they want even at the expense of others. The singer then accuses the listener of not taking responsibility for their actions and wasting time, implying that their pursuit of wealth is pointless and misguided. The chorus of the song emphasizes the message that greed is a dangerous trait that can cause one's downfall, with lines such as "Got enough but you want it all, in it for greed now you're gonna fall."
The verses that follow further explore the theme of greed, portraying it as a relentless force that can drive individuals to cheat and lie to get what they desire. The closing lines of the song, "Today is a good day for suffering," suggest that there will be consequences for one's immoral behavior and that justice will eventually be served. Overall, "Greed" is a powerful critique of consumer culture and a call to reject the incessant pursuit of material possessions and wealth.
Line by Line Meaning
Everything you see you always think you need
You have an insatiable desire for material possessions.
You are so crazy motivated by greed
Your lust for wealth controls your every move.
You never take responsibility
You refuse to own up to the harm you cause with your greed and selfishness.
You only waste your time when you fuck with me
Your actions are futile because I will not let you succeed in your selfish pursuits.
All you do is take you see my hatred grows
Your constant taking without giving anything in return has caused me to harbor intense animosity towards you.
Can't take much more I'm about to explode
I am at my boiling point and cannot tolerate your greed any longer.
You'll see a side Of me I've never shown
You are about to witness my wrath, which you have never seen before.
You'll feel pain like you've never known
You will endure agony and suffering that surpasses any you have previously experienced.
Got enough but you want it all
You already have plenty, yet you crave more and are willing to do anything to get it.
In it for greed now you're gonna fall
Your greed will be your downfall.
Here we come gonna ruin your day
I and those who share my disdain for your greed will come to bring you misery and misfortune.
Time has come It's your turn to pay
The consequences of your avarice are finally catching up to you and you must take responsibility for your actions.
The mighty dollar is your only care
Your sole concern is acquiring money, no matter the cost to others or to the world at large.
You're movin' up but you're going nowhere
Your accumulation of wealth does not equate to progress or success in any meaningful sense.
You say you only want to get your share
You claim to want only what is rightfully yours, but your behavior suggests otherwise.
But you still want more no you won't play fair
Your unquenchable thirst for wealth drives you to bend the rules and engage in underhanded tactics.
You'll never ever quit you won't be denied
Your greed is so strong that you will never stop pursuing more wealth, no matter how destructive the pursuit.
You sit and watch your money multiply
You derive pleasure solely from watching your wealth increase, with little regard for anything else.
To get what you want you'll cheat and lie
Your pursuit of wealth drives you to deceive and manipulate others to get what you want.
But I know - you won't be satisfied
No amount of wealth will ever satisfy your avarice.
Today is a good day for suffering
Today, those who have suffered at the hands of your greed will see justice served.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: STEPHEN ANDERSON, LIONEL JR HUNT, O'SHEA JACKSON
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David Brown
Today) Corporate greed
(Today) Government greed
(Today is a good day for suffering)
Religious greed
(Today) National greed
(Today) Individual greed
(Today is a good day for suffering)
Big business greed
(Today) American greed
(Today) Your greed
(Today is a good day for suffering)
It's all greed
Usagi Tsukino
Im rediscovering my childhood by listening to these songs
stefanosauros
Pennywise is one the greatest punk rock bands ever.
burritoshartzvictim
one of the best albums out there!
Serpico's Beard
Pennywise are a fucking beast! The production on this album makes the riffs and drums sound so thick and powerful.
Pleun Laurijsen
that drummer must have so much adrenaline
MK64racer
this is just awesome I want to start a band like this.
YVNVPV
This song is so good to play at guitar!!!
SeigneurSidious
Great music for getting out of bed.
Daniela
This is a certified hood classic
QueenBiopoison
Best album ever!