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)
Noise Pollution
Pennywise Lyrics
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You might be wrong you take your chances
You think you got all the solutions
Your point of view is just noise pollution
Think you're so cool you know it all
You got your back against the wall
You think you got it all figured out
But I can see you have your doubts
Don't tell me principles I lack
Don't tell me what it right from wrong
Don't tell me – heard your shit too long
You want me to change but it's always something
Not gonna live my life your way
You want me to change
You tell me every single day
But I don't hear a word you say
You think - that there's no question
You won't hear any other suggestions
You say it's all an illusion
But all I hear is just more confusion
Can't get enough you want it all
But I think you're about to fall
You think you got life all squared away
But I see you sealed your fate
The lyrics of Pennywise’s song “Noise Pollution” are a commentary on the perceived omniscience of people’s beliefs, and how such beliefs often become an affliction on others. The song is a warning to those who, through their actions and words, project the belief that they know all the answers to life’s difficult questions, and that anyone who disagrees with them is wrong. In the first verse, the singer admonishes this type of person, suggesting that their worldview is essentially worthless and merely adds to the “noise pollution” of the world.
The singer goes on to state that these types of people are often arrogant and think they know more than they actually do. Despite their supposed intelligence, the singer suggests that they’re often insecure and unsure of their own convictions. The second verse is a direct challenge to those who are trying to impose their own viewpoint onto others. The singer insists that they won’t be changing who they are or how they act simply to please others. The final verse is a condemnation of those who assume that they have life all figured out, but are actually on the verge of a terrible downfall.
Overall, “Noise Pollution” is a song about the dangers of self-righteousness, and how imposing your own beliefs onto others can become a form of pollution that obscures the truth. It encourages everyone to remain open-minded and humble in the face of life's uncertainties.
Line by Line Meaning
You think you got the answers
You believe that you possess all the solutions
You might be wrong you take your chances
You risk the possibility of being mistaken
You think you got all the solutions
You assume that you have all the answers
Your point of view is just noise pollution
Your opinion is mere disturbance and lacks substance
Think you're so cool you know it all
You assume an air of superiority and omniscience
You got your back against the wall
You find yourself in a tight spot with limited options
You think you got it all figured out
You believe that you comprehensively understand everything
But I can see you have your doubts
I observe that you harbor uncertainty despite your confidence
Don't tell me how you think I should act
Do not instruct me on how to behave as per your beliefs
Don't tell me principles I lack
Do not accuse me of disregarding morals that I already uphold
Don't tell me what it right from wrong
Do not impose your ethical standards upon me
Don't tell me – heard your shit too long
I refuse to pay attention to your nonsensical utterances any longer
You want me to change but it's always something
You desire me to alter my behavior, but there are always new issues arising
Not gonna live my life your way
I refuse to lead my existence according to your wishes
You want me to change
You expect me to modify myself
You tell me every single day
You vocalize your demand daily
But I don't hear a word you say
I pay no heed to your words
You think - that there's no question
You consider that there is no doubt
You won't hear any other suggestions
You refuse to consider alternative recommendations
You say it's all an illusion
You claim that everything is an illusion
But all I hear is just more confusion
However, I perceive only more perplexity due to your statement
Can't get enough you want it all
You appear insatiable and crave for everything
But I think you're about to fall
However, I suspect that you are heading towards failure
You think you got life all squared away
You believe that you have successfully arranged everything in your life
But I see you sealed your fate
However, I discern that you have doomed yourself
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: BYRON C. MCMACKIN, FLETCHER DOUGLAS DRAGGE, JAMES WILLIAM LINDBERG, JASON MATTHEW THIRSK, RANDY JAMES BRADBURY
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Пёсий
You think you got the answers
You might be wrong you take your chances
You think you got all the solutions
Your point of view is just noise pollution
Think you’re so cool you know it all
You got your back's against the wall
You think you got it all figured out
But I can see you have your doubts
Don’t tell me how you think I should act
Don’t tell me principles I lack
Don’t tell me what is right from wrong
Don’t tell me – heard your shit too long
You want me to change but it’s always something
Not gonna live my life your way
You want me to change
You tell me every single day
But I don’t hear a word you say
You think - that there's no question
But you won't hear any other suggestions
You think that it's all an illusion
But all I hear is just more confusion
Can't get enough, now you want it all
But I think you're about to fall
You think you got life all squared away
But I can see you sealed your fate
Don’t tell me how you think I should act
Don’t tell me principles I lack
Don’t tell me what is right from wrong
Don’t tell me – heard your shit too long
You want me to change but it’s always something
Not gonna live my life your way
You want me to change
You tell me every single day
But I don’t hear a word you say
Haha, I hear you talking
Your lips are moving and words are coming out,
But I don’t really hear anything
You’re just talking a lot of shit
You’re not making any sense now
You think you got the answers
You might be wrong you take your chances
You think you got all the solutions
Your point of view is just noise pollution
Think you’re so cool you know it all
You got your back's against the wall
You think you got it all figured out
But I can see you have your doubts
You want me to change but it’s always something
Not gonna live my life your way
You want me to change
You tell me every single day
But I don’t hear a word you say
Kafre80
You think you got the answers
You might be wrong you take your chances
You think you got all the solutions
Your point of view is just noise pollution
Think you’re so cool you know it all
You got your back against the wall
You think you got it all figured out
But I can see you have your doubts
Don’t tell me how you think I should act
Don’t tell me principles I lack
Don’t tell me what it right from wrong
Don’t tell me – heard your shit too longYou want me to change but it’s always something
Not gonna live my life your way
You want me to change
You tell me every single day
But I don’t hear a word you say
You think - that there's no question
You won't hear any other suggestions
You say it's all an illusion
But all I hear is just more confusion
Can't get enough you want it all
But I think you're about to fall
You think you got life all squared away
But I see you sealed your fate
10 Hours Till
Probably my favorite song off this album, best song in a long time. Can't wait to see future stuff
Пёсий
You think you got the answers
You might be wrong you take your chances
You think you got all the solutions
Your point of view is just noise pollution
Think you’re so cool you know it all
You got your back's against the wall
You think you got it all figured out
But I can see you have your doubts
Don’t tell me how you think I should act
Don’t tell me principles I lack
Don’t tell me what is right from wrong
Don’t tell me – heard your shit too long
You want me to change but it’s always something
Not gonna live my life your way
You want me to change
You tell me every single day
But I don’t hear a word you say
You think - that there's no question
But you won't hear any other suggestions
You think that it's all an illusion
But all I hear is just more confusion
Can't get enough, now you want it all
But I think you're about to fall
You think you got life all squared away
But I can see you sealed your fate
Don’t tell me how you think I should act
Don’t tell me principles I lack
Don’t tell me what is right from wrong
Don’t tell me – heard your shit too long
You want me to change but it’s always something
Not gonna live my life your way
You want me to change
You tell me every single day
But I don’t hear a word you say
Haha, I hear you talking
Your lips are moving and words are coming out,
But I don’t really hear anything
You’re just talking a lot of shit
You’re not making any sense now
You think you got the answers
You might be wrong you take your chances
You think you got all the solutions
Your point of view is just noise pollution
Think you’re so cool you know it all
You got your back's against the wall
You think you got it all figured out
But I can see you have your doubts
You want me to change but it’s always something
Not gonna live my life your way
You want me to change
You tell me every single day
But I don’t hear a word you say
Pierce Findlay
They guys are awesome I’ve been on stage with them it was dope #PW4LIFE
Savage Lynel Butt Plug
I'm glad Jim is back. Zoli wasn't terrible but it just didn't feel like Pennywise without Jim.
ChrisL42069
I have to agree Zoli's voice didn't really fit with Pennywise
punkrawkendood
Zoli did a good job, however, he JUST WASN'T "THE PENNYWISE!" Gr8 2 have Jim back!
Jason Rodger
Zoli was awesome. He was the best singer of The misfits had besides Glenn danzig. And he's great his own band. Kim singing from pennywise makes sense I too am glad he's back but so he's not awful
Tony Simone
This song is the best PW song in a while and if you disagree "I don't hear a word you sayyyyyyyyy"!!!!!!!
Paul Futch
Reminds me of In my Eyes by Minor Threat
Dorothy Gage
I think this is my favorite!!! <3 <3 <3 #PW4LIFE