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)
Pennywise
Pennywise Lyrics
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Don't look around
Don't turn around
Pennywise is here
Evil lurks in his eyes
The clown they call pennywise
He's a monster
He's not human
You can't run can't hide
There's no way to escape pennywise
He'll creep inside your soul at night
And torment nice and slow
Don't turn around or look around
Pennywise will know
He'll make you wish that you were dead
And make it hard to cope
He'll make you wish that you were dead
And hanging by a rope
The lyrics of Pennywise by the punk rock band of the same name are about the terrifying clown character from the Stephen King novel and film adaptation of IT. The song's lyrics describe the intense fear and dread that Pennywise instills in his victims, as he is more than just a simple creature, but instead a monster that is seemingly impossible to escape. The singer warns the listener not to look back or else Pennywise will know, speaking to the inability of his victims to escape or outrun him.
The lyrics contain vivid imagery of evil lurking in Pennywise's eyes and the sense of impending doom he causes. This sense of impending doom is further emphasized through the repetition of the lines "he'll make you wish that you were dead and make it hard to cope." The message of the song is clear: Pennywise is a monster that cannot be defeated easily, and once he has his eye on you, he will slowly torture you until you wish for death.
Line by Line Meaning
Clear your mind hide your fear
Find inner strength by suppressing fear for what's to come.
Don't look around
Remain focused on the present and risk no temptation of peripheral distractions.
Don't turn around
Don't let your guard down and allow your back to be exposed to the malevolent gaze of Pennywise.
Pennywise is here
The manifestation of evil is present and nearby.
Evil lurks in his eyes
The clown Pennywise is a harbinger of maleficent intent and bears witness to the atrocities to come.
The clown they call pennywise
A force of demonic power who goes by the name Pennywise in clown form.
He's a monster
Pennywise embodies the traits of a hideous beast, capable of inducing terror within his victims.
He's not human
Pennywise transcends mere mortal existence and possesses otherworldly characteristics that defy human explanation.
He's more than just a figment of your imagination
Pennywise is more than a mere hallucination, but rather an insidious force that penetrates the conscious and subconscious alike.
You can't run can't hide
There is no escape from the grasp of Pennywise.
There's no way to escape pennywise
Attempts to evade Pennywise will prove futile, as his sinister presence looms ever close.
He'll creep inside your soul at night
Pennywise will infiltrate the mind's innermost sanctums, inducing fear from within.
And torment nice and slow
Pennywise's assault on the psyche will be drawn out and agonizing, tormenting his prey to the fullest extent.
Don't turn around or look around
Pennywise operates in the shadows and it's not wise to tempt his murderous intent by offering him a target.
Pennywise will know
Pennywise has a sense of when he is being watched and provocation will inevitably lead to violence.
He'll make you wish that you were dead
Pennywise's maleficent nature will provoke such despair and suffering that death may seem preferable to continued existence.
And make it hard to cope
Pennywise's psychological assault will inflict devastating harm to the mind of his prey, leaving them to struggle in coping with reality.
And hanging by a rope
The torment and suffering inflicted by Pennywise may lead to suicidal tendencies and may drive his prey to despair and death.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Byron C. McMackin, Fletcher Douglas Dragge, James William Lindberg, Jason M. Thirsk
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@tomservo3401
I am so lucky i grew up in the 80s/90s. I saw these guys when they first came out. The best show ive seen. The stage was 3 ft high, no bouncers, everyone was getting on stage and diving off. Sucks getting old kids, it will be over before you know it so make sure you enjoy it while you can.
@freedragon3050
I feel ya bud! Just turned fourty four. 90's were the best!
@richhuff24
Always an intense show...fu$# getting old...
@helloween1996
Absolutely one of the best shows I've ever been to...
@kingster911
Great song. I heard this one later down the road after I got into Pennywise when I was like, 11. 23 now, and still think Full Circle is one of the best albums ever. I need to get this one again. What's the other one? Kodiak?
@juandamianmorales3122
Just saw these guys yesterday it was AWESOME!!!!
@parafrend
I'm going to see them live in Slovenia next month and I hope they play this song ...
@928guy
reminds me when I was young, I use to skate in the mid 90's, with my tape player and listening to this album, good'ol memories...
@mond2154
desde hace un año que busco esta cancion y porfin aparece, GRACIASSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
@monstermikie6899
now this is sweet music don't mind me a metal head getting in touch with his punk rocker roots