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)
Slow Down
Pennywise Lyrics
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It's time to buckle down
It's time to stand your ground
Standard ways of life for which you abide by
Are not always the ways to take
Slow before you make a mistake
Open your eyes and see
I've got too much fun ahead of me
Reality doesn't, it doesn't refer to me
The real world's no big deal man
What's real is what you feel
So tell me now buddy: what are you gonna do?
Will you take advice from me?
Will you be who you wanna be?
Cause if you don't I have no sympathy for thee
I've got too much fun ahead of me
I've got too much fun ahead of me
Reality doesn't, it doesn't refer to me
The real world's no big deal man
What's real is what you feel
So tell me now buddy: what are you gonna do?
Will you take advice from me?
Will you be who you wanna be?
Cause if you don't I have no sympathy for thee
I've got too much fun ahead of me
I've got too much fun ahead of me
In "Slowdown," Pennywise singer Jim Lindberg sings about his disregard for responsibility and reality. He admits that the concept of responsibility is foreign to him, but acknowledges that it's time to "buckle down" and "stand your ground." He encourages the listener to slow down and think before making any mistakes, and to open their eyes to different ways of living.
However, to Lindberg, having fun is the priority. He sings repeatedly that he's "got too much fun ahead of [him]" to concern himself with reality or responsibility. He challenges the listener to make their own choices and be true to themselves, but warns that if they don't, he'll have "no sympathy for thee."
Overall, the song is a call to live in the moment and prioritize enjoyment over responsibility, but also acknowledges the need for balance and thoughtfulness.
Line by Line Meaning
Responsibility is a foreign word to me
I have no interest or understanding of the duties or obligations that come with being accountable for one's actions.
It's time to buckle down
It's time to get serious and focus on important tasks that require effort and attention.
It's time to stand your ground
It's time to be firm in your beliefs and refuse to compromise or be easily swayed by others.
Standard ways of life for which you abide by
The conventional or traditional ways of living that you follow or adhere to.
Are not always the ways to take
They may not be the best or most suitable paths to follow in certain situations.
Slow before you make a mistake
Take your time and think carefully before making a hasty decision that could have negative consequences.
Open your eyes and see
Become more aware and observant of your surroundings and the world around you.
I've got too much fun ahead of me
I have many exciting and enjoyable experiences planned for my future.
Reality doesn't, it doesn't refer to me
I don't feel connected or concerned with the actual, tangible world or its problems and responsibilities.
The real world's no big deal man
The challenges and demands of real life are not significant or important to me, and I don't take them seriously.
What's real is what you feel
The emotions and sensations you experience are more important and genuine than objective reality or facts.
So tell me now buddy: what are you gonna do?
I challenge you to make a decision or take action in a situation that may require effort or responsibility.
Will you take advice from me?
Do you trust me and believe that I have valuable wisdom or insight to share with you?
Will you be who you wanna be?
Are you willing to pursue your goals and dreams, and become the person you truly want to be?
Cause if you don't I have no sympathy for thee
If you choose not to take responsibility or make an effort, I will not feel sorry for you or offer you any support.
Lyrics © 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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@doggish412r
Responsibility is a foreign word to me
It's time to buckle down
It's time to stand your ground
Standard ways of life for which you abide by
Are not always the ways you would take
So then before you make your mistake
Open your eyes and see
I've got too much fun ahead of me
I've got too much fun ahead of me
Reality doesn't, it doesn't refer to me
The real worlds no big deal, man
What's real is what you feel
So tell me now buddy: what are you gonna do?
Will you take advice from me?
Will you be who you wanna be?
Cause if you don't I have no sympathy for thee
I've got too much fun ahead of me
I've got too much fun ahead of me
Reality doesn't, it doesn't refer to me
The real worlds no big deal, what's real is what you feel
So tell me now buddy: what are you gonna do?
Will you take advice from me?
Will you be who you wanna be?
Cause if you don't I have no sympathy for thee
I've got too much fun ahead of me
I've got too much fun ahead of me
@doggish412r
Responsibility is a foreign word to me
It's time to buckle down
It's time to stand your ground
Standard ways of life for which you abide by
Are not always the ways you would take
So then before you make your mistake
Open your eyes and see
I've got too much fun ahead of me
I've got too much fun ahead of me
Reality doesn't, it doesn't refer to me
The real worlds no big deal, man
What's real is what you feel
So tell me now buddy: what are you gonna do?
Will you take advice from me?
Will you be who you wanna be?
Cause if you don't I have no sympathy for thee
I've got too much fun ahead of me
I've got too much fun ahead of me
Reality doesn't, it doesn't refer to me
The real worlds no big deal, what's real is what you feel
So tell me now buddy: what are you gonna do?
Will you take advice from me?
Will you be who you wanna be?
Cause if you don't I have no sympathy for thee
I've got too much fun ahead of me
I've got too much fun ahead of me
@Kafre80
Una de mis canciones preferidas de Pennywise. Que fuera una cancion oculta en el Unknown Road es delito. La veces que escuche el disco en su dia sin llegar a escucharla y el sorpreson que me lleve cuando salto y la escuche por primera vez.... que tiempos.
@punkrawkendood
Good Lord! This song is an EXACT mixture of today's technology and ORIGINAL 90's Pennywise content! Brilliant! It's new, but it's unchanged Pennywise, w/o sounding like JUST AN EXTRA left out from an early PW recording.
@Sparta_Chris
Saw this on the track list and had to play it first. LOVE!
@NGAOPC
I remember skating with some of them late 90s after a show in an interstate highway...was just after a show, traffic narrowed to one lane due to construction, and there'd been an accident. I was immediately behind them and recognized their car from outside the venue. Everyone started to get out of their cars and stand around since it was summer and hot. I asked if they had any boards in their car since I did - we skated around on the interstate for about 20 minutes and gabbed.
@laportejeremy
yES, yES, yES!!!!!!!!! One of my favorite Pennywise songs!
@childrenoftheabzu
Secret song off unknown road. I still remember first finding it in like 95. S cared the shiet out of me when it came on.
@sbgreencross
Can not wait to see them on oct 10th i have seen them so many times, even on the 4th when they would play off of pine ave in a driveway in HB, thank god Jim is back home with them.
@igorcarneiro6555
The hidden song from unknown road!
@cacadordorio
eu tinha o cd uns 15 anos atrás, mas nunca ouvi esse som nele, como fazia a bruxaria para ouvir??? huehuehuehuehuehuehuehueuheu