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)
The Kids
Pennywise Lyrics
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Millions of people millions of faces
All lost in the fucking fray
But I'm gonna keep on tryin'
Why you people keep on dyin'?
Standing on the brink of insanity
Tell me who you want to be
My mind you're abusin' it
They can believe what they want to believe
Trapped in their misery
Hey it's waste of time
Hey I'm losing my mind
Count me out of your misery
I'm never givin' up cause I am free
Not gonna change just to fit your ways
Not gonna listen to the things you say
I've got my own reality
Not buying into your conformity
Not give me shit for trying
Why do people keep on dying
Standing on the brink of insanity
Tell me who you want to be
I am free from the chains
That are holding you down
So your rules don't apply to me
Your rules don't apply to me
Trapped in your apathy
Comply now you can see
I won't fit into your conformity
We're gonna rise above
Pennywise's song "The Kids" is a ballad addressing the norms and societal expectations that the youth are expected to follow. The song begins with the acknowledgment of the mundane routine that we find ourselves in, and despite it, the singer claims they are going to continue trying. The singer then becomes angrier and frustrated, questioning the status quo and the people who keep falling for it. The "kids" of the song are seen as losing their way amongst society's expectations but are still disrespected for their beliefs. The singer is looking for an answer to who they should aspire to be, indicating that society's constraints have us constrained and unable to find answers for ourselves.
The song is an anthem of the youth who are trying to escape an endless cycle of ignorance and conformity. The song's message is powerful, as it speaks to the anger and rebelliousness that many young people feel as they grow up and see the stark reality of society's expectations. The song suggests that the youth are at a crossroads, and society's forces are trying to push them down the wrong path. But ultimately, the song's message is one of hope, as it encourages young people to rise above these forces and find their own way.
Line by Line Meaning
You can see it comn' it happens everyday
The constant cycle of people losing themselves in the struggles of life is evident in everyday life.
Millions of people millions of faces
Countless people and their individual problems contribute to this cycle.
All lost in the fucking fray
People are overwhelmed and unable to find their way amidst the chaos.
But I'm gonna keep on tryin'
Despite the difficulties, the singer will keep persevering.
Why you people keep on dyin'?
The singer is asking why people give up and let their problems consume them.
Standing on the brink of insanity
People are pushed to their limits, risking their mental health.
Tell me who you want to be
The singer is asking people to reflect on their choices and what they value in life.
Hey the kids are losin' it
The singer sees the younger generation being impacted by this cycle as well.
My mind you're abusin' it
People are influenced and damaged by the overwhelming pressures of society.
They can believe what they want to believe
The singer recognizes the importance of individual beliefs and opinions.
Trapped in their misery
People feel trapped and helpless in their struggles.
Hey it's waste of time
The singer thinks it's pointless to conform to society's standards and expectations.
Hey I'm losing my mind
The singer also feels overwhelmed and affected by the pressures of society.
Count me out of your misery
The singer wants to distance themselves from the negativity and struggles of others.
I'm never givin' up cause I am free
The singer will keep persevering because they see themselves as independent and free.
Not gonna change just to fit your ways
The singer won't conform to society's expectations.
Not gonna listen to the things you say
The singer won't be influenced by the pressures of others.
I've got my own reality
The singer has their own personal perspective and values.
Not buying into your conformity
The singer won't be influenced by societal norms and expectations.
Not give me shit for trying
The singer doesn't want to be criticized for their attempts to persevere.
I am free from the chains
The singer feels liberated from the pressures of society.
That are holding you down
Others are still affected by the pressures of society.
So your rules don't apply to me
The singer won't follow the rules or expectations of others.
Trapped in your apathy
Others are stuck in their indifference or lack of motivation.
Comply now you can see
The singer wants others to recognize the need to conform to societal expectations.
I won't fit into your conformity
The singer won't be influenced or shaped by societal norms.
We're gonna rise above
The singer hopes to see people break free from the cycle and rise above the pressures of society.
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Written by: Byron McMackin, Fletcher Dragge, James Lindberg, Randy Bradbury
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