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)
Searching
Pennywise Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
No one here gets out alive
It don't get better that's the best you're gonna get
The deal is in now place your bets
Can't eat can't sleep
Knowing that nothing's gonna satisfy me
Another blip on a television screen
Among an ocean of stars
Tonight I will rage against the forces of fate
You best get outta my way
I'm not gonna fade away slowly
I'm not gonna fade away slowly
Inside my mind is a clock tick-tocking time
Not gonna stop until my last days done
You want to try me well come get some
Tempt fate can't wait
I gotta get out there's no time to hesitate
Not gonna waste it with the cynical fools
Can't bring me down
And if you want to try this disposition
Sacrifice all you knew
Sanitize your religion
Take your life and renew and do what you want to do
The song "Searching" by Pennywise is about the search for meaning and purpose in life, as well as the struggle to overcome obstacles and find happiness. The first verse sets the tone for the song, with lines like "Can't run can't hide / No one here gets out alive" emphasizing the inevitability of death and the futility of trying to escape it. The singer acknowledges that life won't get any better than it is right now, and urges the listener to accept this reality and make the most of their time on earth.
The chorus of the song is a declaration of defiance and determination, with the singer stating that they will "rage against the forces of fate" and refuse to fade away slowly. They reject the idea of wasting their life and time on "cynical fools" who try to bring them down, and instead choose to live their life on their own terms.
The second verse continues this theme of rebellion and perseverance, with the singer declaring that they will continue to fight against fate until their "last days are done." They challenge anyone who tries to stand in their way, urging them to "come get some" if they want to try their disposition. The final lines of the song suggest that the key to finding happiness and meaning in life is to throw off the constraints of society and religion and do what you want to do.
Overall, "Searching" is a powerful and uplifting song that encourages listeners to live life with purpose and passion, and to never give up in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Can't run can't hide
No matter how hard you try, you cannot escape your fate
No one here gets out alive
Death is inevitable for everyone
It don't get better that's the best you're gonna get
There's no hope for a brighter future
The deal is in now place your bets
Our fate is predetermined and there's no changing it
Can't eat can't sleep
A sense of emptiness that cannot be filled
Knowing that nothing's gonna satisfy me
An awareness that nothing can bring true joy or contentment
Another blip on a television screen
Our existence is fleeting and insignificant in the grand scheme of things
Among an ocean of stars
Feeling lost and insignificant in the vast universe
Tonight I will rage against the forces of fate
A defiance against the idea that our lives are predetermined
You best get outta my way
No one can stop me from living my life on my own terms
I'm not gonna fade away slowly
I will not let life slip away without living it to the fullest
Inside my mind is a clock tick-tocking time
A reminder that time is always ticking away and life is short
Not gonna stop until my last days done
Determined to live life to the fullest until the very end
You want to try me well come get some
I am not afraid to face any challenge that comes my way
Tempt fate can't wait
I am willing to take risks and live boldly
I gotta get out there's no time to hesitate
Life is short and precious, so I need to make the most of it
Not gonna waste it with the cynical fools
I will not let negative people bring me down or hold me back
Can't bring me down
I am resilient and cannot be broken by negativity
And if you want to try this disposition
If anyone wants to challenge my determination, they are welcome to try
Sacrifice all you knew
I am willing to leave behind anything that holds me back
Sanitize your religion
Get rid of any limiting beliefs that hold you back and live life on your own terms
Take your life and renew and do what you want to do
The only way to live life is to do what you truly want to do and be true to yourself
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DANIEL THOMPSON, STANLEY BRYAN, KEITH BLAIR
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Пёсий
Can't run, can't hide
No one here gets out alive
It don't get better, that's the best you're gonna get
The deal is in now place your bets
I can't eat, can't sleep
Knowing that nothing's gonna satisfy me
Another blip up on a television screen
Among the oceans of stars
Tonight I will rage, against the forces of fate
The tide is turning my way
You should know better than to fuck with me
Tonight I will rage, against the forces of fate
You'd best get outta my way, oh
I'm not gonna fade away, slowly
Inside, my mind, is a clock tick-tocking time
Ain't gonna stop until my last day's done
You wanna try me well come get some
Tempt fate, can't wait
I gotta get out there's no time to hesitate
Not gonna waste it with the cynical fools
Can't bring me down
Tonight I will rage, against the forces of fate
The tide is turning my way
You should know better than to fuck with me
Tonight I will rage, against the forces of fate
You'd best get outta my way, oh
I'm not gonna fade away
So if you want to try this disposition
Sacrifice all you know
Sanitize your religion
Take your life and renew, and do what you wanna do
Can't eat, can't sleep
Knowing that nothing's gonna satisfy me
Another blip up on a television screen
Among the oceans of stars
Tonight I will rage, against the forces of fate
The tide is turning my way
You should know better than to fuck with me
Tonight I will rage, against the forces of fate
You'd best get outta my way, oh
I'm not gonna fade away, slowly
Kafre80
Can't run can't hide
No one here gets out alive
It don't get better that's the best you're gonna get
The deal is in now place your bets
Can't eat can't sleep
Knowing that nothing's gonna satisfy me
Another blip on a television screen
Among an ocean of stars
Tonight I will rage against the forces of fate
You best get outta my way
I'm not gonna fade away slowly
I'm not gonna fade away slowly
Inside my mind is a clock tick-tocking time
Not gonna stop until my last days done
You want to try me well come get some
Tempt fate can't wait
I gotta get out there's no time to hesitate
Not gonna waste it with the cynical fools
Can't bring me down
And if you want to try this disposition
Sacrifice all you knew
Sanitize your religion
Take your life and renew and do what you want to do
Пёсий
Can't run, can't hide
No one here gets out alive
It don't get better, that's the best you're gonna get
The deal is in now place your bets
I can't eat, can't sleep
Knowing that nothing's gonna satisfy me
Another blip up on a television screen
Among the oceans of stars
Tonight I will rage, against the forces of fate
The tide is turning my way
You should know better than to fuck with me
Tonight I will rage, against the forces of fate
You'd best get outta my way, oh
I'm not gonna fade away, slowly
Inside, my mind, is a clock tick-tocking time
Ain't gonna stop until my last day's done
You wanna try me well come get some
Tempt fate, can't wait
I gotta get out there's no time to hesitate
Not gonna waste it with the cynical fools
Can't bring me down
Tonight I will rage, against the forces of fate
The tide is turning my way
You should know better than to fuck with me
Tonight I will rage, against the forces of fate
You'd best get outta my way, oh
I'm not gonna fade away
So if you want to try this disposition
Sacrifice all you know
Sanitize your religion
Take your life and renew, and do what you wanna do
Can't eat, can't sleep
Knowing that nothing's gonna satisfy me
Another blip up on a television screen
Among the oceans of stars
Tonight I will rage, against the forces of fate
The tide is turning my way
You should know better than to fuck with me
Tonight I will rage, against the forces of fate
You'd best get outta my way, oh
I'm not gonna fade away, slowly
Steve Berry
This is my favorite Pennywise song. I remember back in 96 or 97 hanging out w Ryan, Phil an Beth and Beth mentioned this was her fave Pennywise song...good memories
dizzybynature
LOVE THIS SONG
Pryo Firework Guy
Man, 20 years later this shit is still fucking amazing!
TONIGHT ILL BE A RAGE!!!!!!
marce ar
Pennywise cuando los escucho me hacen sentir joven de nuevo
Lee O Nardo
Playing Top Skater in Skegness UK to a crowd and getting S rank ... memories.
Robert Green
Sooooo dope! 🌞🌞 1990s!
netrodex
my childhood acrade top skater! this song rocks
Delilah Delaney
Who the F*ck could dislike a pennywise song??
Troy Walker
MY FAVE SONG, THIS WHOLE ALBUM I BOUGHT IN 1995-6 IN QUEENSLAND AND THEN WENT TO VICTORIA AND IT WASNT RELEASED THERE THEN, SO I HAD IT CRANKING WHILST SKATING AT THE LOCAL SKATE BOWLS......THANKS FOR THE GOOD TIMES!!!