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)
Restless Time
Pennywise Lyrics
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A piece of land that just won’t suffice
A piece of this yeah a piece of that
Let’s see a piece of good that just won’t go bad
It’s a restless time so don’t fall behind
You must lead don’t you follow
A theory here yeah a theory there
Theories take us all but anywhere
A restless conversation leads to verbal attack
A restless time it never goes away
it’s too hard not to be that way
A restless time it never goes away but don’t you follow
It’s a restless time so don’t fall behind
You must lead don’t you follow
The lyrics of the song Restless Time by Pennywise describe the human longing for more, for progress, for innovation, and for change. The song is a commentary on the nature of our existence, the constant need for evolution, and the flaws that come with it. The first stanza suggests that a piece of land, which is a metaphor for life, is never enough. It is an indication of the dissatisfaction and the disquiet that humans experience. The second stanza talks about how in these restless times, one must lead and not follow, suggesting that the drive for change should come from within and not due to external pressures. Theories and ideas are thrown around, but they do not result in concrete action. The verse "A restless conversation leads to verbal attack" describes how the pursuit of progress can sometimes lead to conflict and division.
The chorus repeats the phrase "It’s a restless time so don't fall behind, you must lead don’t you follow," emphasizing the idea that individuals must take control of their lives and their destinies, and not live passively. The final line, "It’s a restless time, it never goes away but don’t you follow," is a call to action, suggesting that the restless spirit must not be squandered in hesitation, but instead, be harnessed for constructive progress.
Line by Line Meaning
A piece of land - a piece of Life
Land represents a part of life that is connected to emotions.
A piece of land that just won’t suffice
No matter how much land we get, it will always be insufficient in meeting our needs.
A piece of this yeah a piece of that
We want bits of everything in life, but we fail to focus on the good parts.
Let’s see a piece of good that just won’t go bad
Let's look for the positive spots in life that won't turn negative.
It’s a restless time so don’t fall behind
It's a time of constant changes, it is important to keep up with the world.
You must lead don’t you follow
It's better to be a leader than a follower, especially in a time of restlessness.
A theory here yeah a theory there
People have different theories about life, but none of them are universally applicable.
Theories take us all but anywhere
Theories may bring us to different places, but they never guarantee a good journey.
Burning white fade to black
Our passionate feelings eventually wane, leaving us feeling empty and depressed.
A restless conversation leads to verbal attack
A conversation during a restless time may often lead to fights and arguments.
A restless time it never goes away
Restlessness may never leave us, it may always accompany us.
It’s too hard not to be that way
Trying not to be restless can be a difficult task.
A restless time it never goes away but don’t you follow
Although restlessness remains constant, we should choose to lead instead of following the negative emotion.
It’s a restless time so don’t fall behind
In a time where everything is constantly changing, it's necessary to keep up.
You must lead don’t you follow
Take the lead and don't let restlessness control you.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: BYRON C. MCMACKIN, FLETCHER DOUGLAS DRAGGE, JAMES WILLIAM LINDBERG, JASON MATTHEW THIRSK, RANDY JAMES BRADBURY
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Alexandre Botelho
Man this stuff is seriously old school!
Alexandre Botelho
@Trevor Ferguson That would explain the sound!
Alexandre Botelho
exactly!
Glauco Ferreira
Looks like it was recorded in the early 90s (something between Unknown Road and About time)..... Just love it!
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A piece of land - a piece of Life
Let's see a piece of land that just won’t suffice
A piece of this yeah a piece of that
Let’s see a piece of good that just won’t go bad
It’s a restless time so don’t fall behind
You must lead don’t you follow
It’s a restless time so don’t fall behind
You must lead don’t you follow
A theory here yeah a theory there
Theories take us all but anywhere
Burning white fade to black
A restless conversation leads to verbal attack
It’s a restless time so don’t fall behind
You must lead don’t you follow
It’s a restless time so don’t fall behind
You must lead don’t you follow
A restless time it never goes away
It’s too hard not to be that way
A restless time it never goes away but don’t you follow
It’s a restless time so don’t fall behind
You must lead don’t you follow
It’s a restless time so don’t fall behind
You must lead don’t you follow
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Dorothy Gage
What punk was and should be. Fast and to the point.
Jason Stevenson
I really needed this!
Kafre80
A piece of land - a piece of Life
A piece of land that just won’t suffice
A piece of this yeah a piece of that
Let’s see a piece of good that just won’t go bad
It’s a restless time so don’t fall behind
You must lead don’t you follow
A theory here yeah a theory there
Theories take us all but anywhere
Burning white fade to black
A restless conversation leads to verbal attack
A restless time it never goes away
it’s too hard not to be that way
A restless time it never goes away but don’t you follow
It’s a restless time so don’t fall behind
You must lead don’t you follow
Mixtape-Ninja
Stay old school and don't get brainwashed by the pop shit.
Alexandre Silva
mama mia!