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)
The World
Pennywise Lyrics
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your actions speak so loud, not gonna try a different way, we live together
We're worlds apart down on the streets because we're too proud,
no one will ever admit defeat
The world is a smoking gun that is loaded,
soon it's gonna blow you away but till now nobody has noticed
but we're goin' to have our say
we're at each other's throats cause we don't share a point of view
so what's the problem, can't see beneath the shade of skin,
a vicious circle, a human race no one can win
The world is a smoking gun that is loaded,
soon it's gonna blow you away but till now nobody has noticed
but we're goin' to have our say
It's just a state of mind, it's not reality,
it's all psychosomatic static inhumanity,
a savage mental sickness that plagues the human race,
it's goin' to blow up in your face, the world is a smoking gun that is loaded,
soon it's gonna blow you away but till now nobody has noticed
but we're goin' to have (our say)
The world is a smoking gun that is loaded,
soon it's gonna blow you away but till now nobody has noticed
but we're goin' to have our say
The lyrics of Pennywise's "The World" are a commentary on the state of the world and the issues that divide us. The song speaks about closed-mindedness, the inability to see beyond the color of our skin, and the lack of understanding between people from different walks of life. It highlights the fact that we are all essentially the same, but we let our prejudices and biases get in the way. The chorus is a warning that the world is like a loaded gun, waiting to explode, but nobody seems to be paying attention.
The song talks about how we live in a world where people are too proud to admit defeat, even when we are clearly wrong. It questions where we draw the line, especially since nobody seems to have a clue. The lyrics also acknowledge the vicious circle of hate that grips humanity and the fact that nobody can win in a race tainted with hate.
Finally, the song asserts that hate is not reality, but just a state of mind. It's a psychosomatic static inhumanity that plagues the human race. It warns that if we don't take action, the world will soon blow us away. But, we can also have our say, and this is where the power lies.
Overall, the song is a call to action for people to think beyond their prejudices and biases, and to work together towards a better future.
Line by Line Meaning
Hatred from your closed mind, nothing you think is gonna change
Your mind is closed to new ideas and full of hate. You don't believe that anything can change your beliefs.
Your actions speak so loud, not gonna try a different way, we live together
You refuse to change your ways and try different methods. Yet, we still have to live together in this world.
We're worlds apart down on the streets because we're too proud, no one will ever admit defeat
Despite living in the same neighborhood, we are socially and economically worlds apart because of our pride which hinders us from accepting or admitting defeat.
The world is a smoking gun that is loaded, soon it's gonna blow you away but till now nobody has noticed but we're goin' to have our say
The world is a ticking time bomb of societal, political, and environmental issues that affects and will ultimately affect everyone if nothing changes. Unfortunately, many people have not yet realized this, but we are going to speak out.
Where do we draw the line, nobody seems to have a clue, we're at each other's throats cause we don't share a point of view so what's the problem, can't see beneath the shade of skin, a vicious circle, a human race no one can win
We don't know where to draw boundaries or limits, and we argue and fight because of incompatible beliefs. The problem is that we are unable to look past skin color and ethnicity. We are stuck in a vicious cycle, making the human race unable to emerge as a winner in this world.
It's just a state of mind, it's not reality, it's all psychosomatic static inhumanity, a savage mental sickness that plagues the human race, it's goin' to blow up in your face, the world is a smoking gun that is loaded, soon it's gonna blow you away but till now nobody has noticed but we're goin' to have (our say)
The current state of the world is nothing but a product of our mindset. It's not the true reality, but rather an inhumane and barbaric way of thinking that people have accepted as the norm. This destructive mentality is like a severe and dangerous illness that affects everyone in society. It's a ticking time bomb that will eventually end up damaging and destroying society, and we are going to speak up against it.
The world is a smoking gun that is loaded, soon it's gonna blow you away but till now nobody has noticed but we're goin' to have our say
The world is full of underlying problems that are waiting to explode and cause destruction. Unfortunately, many individuals have not yet noticed this, but we are determined to speak up and make a change.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Byron C. Mcmackin, Fletcher Douglas Dragge, James William Lindberg, Randy James Bradbury
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@drewforbessmith2
Pennywise have always had a 'finger on the pulse' in terms of identifying and communicating the root causes of human suffering in our world, through their music. Their lyrics from albums 15+ years ago, ring truer today than ever. Their music has featured heavily in the 'sound track of my personal evolution through darkness into light', and Unknown Road is in my top ten albums of all time. I salute you for playing your role in the awakening of humankind on this planet.
@Kafre80
Una de las mejores cancines del Land of the Free. De las pocas que tocan alguna vez en directo.
@punkboyrancid
Hace poco vi una version en vivo y estuvo brutal, saludos.
@Axael0116
Hatred from your closed mind, nothing you think is gonna change,
your actions speak so loud, not gonna try a different way, we live together
We're worlds apart down on the streets because we're too proud,
no one will ever admit defeat
The world is a smoking gun that is loaded,
soon it's gonna blow you away but till now nobody has noticed
but we're goin' to have our say
Where do we draw the line, nobody seems to have a clue,
we're at each other's throats cause we don't share a point of view
so what's the problem, can't see beneath the shade of skin,
a vicious circle, a human race no one can win
The world is a smoking gun that is loaded,
soon it's gonna blow you away but till now nobody has noticed
but we're goin' to have our say
It's just a state of mind, it's not reality,
it's all psychosomatic static inhumanity,
a savage mental sickness that plagues the human race,
it's goin' to blow up in your face, the world is a smoking gun that is loaded,
soon it's gonna blow you away but till now nobody has noticed
but we're goin' to have (our say)
The world is a smoking gun that is loaded,
soon it's gonna blow you away but till now nobody has noticed
but we're goin' to have our say
@charliehoss1614
Jesus the ads.. like becoming TV
@Itspopponio
Lyrics
@MrbobMrMr
Sounds like a conservative movement song now.
@lignjoslavakagreenre
from the start bro. from the start.