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)
Wouldn't It Be Nice
Pennywise Lyrics
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A way to erase mistakes that have previously been done
And a time where man meets man without a glare but with a smile
Stop brooding on old things taste new ones for awhile
Until we try how will we know?
How will we know until we try?
So let's say we give it a go
To find the world that we're looking for
Point them in the right direction to build their own reality
Lies and deception they can't tell what is real
Walk with your feelings then "shout" how you feel
Dig my utopia flavor euphoria all hands raised
"Hallelujah" sing a little Gloria caise
What is good what is right who the fuck decides?
The places I see are through an individuals eyes
Pennywise's song "Wouldn't It Be Nice" is centered around the concept of a utopia. The lyrics are a call to action for people to leave behind their preconceived notions and prejudices in order to build a better world of equality and understanding. The band envisions a world where people can interact with each other without animosity or mistrust, and where children can grow up to be whatever they want to be without limitations or societal constraints. The lyrics suggest that individuals must "stop brooding on old things" and embrace new experiences in order to create a better future.
The song expresses an optimism and idealism about the world that is both infectious and inspiring. It encourages listeners to embrace their feelings, shout how they feel, and work towards building a better tomorrow. The lyrics also touch on the idea that the best way to achieve change is by encouraging people to try new things and make mistakes so that they can learn and grow.
Overall, "Wouldn't It Be Nice" is a powerful and thought-provoking song that urges people to work towards creating a better world by letting go of their past prejudices and embracing new experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
I have a vision of many things to come
I have a clear idea of what the future holds
A way to erase mistakes that have previously been done
I propose a method to correct past errors
And a time where man meets man without a glare but with a smile
I dream of a world where people interact with kindness instead of hostility
Stop brooding on old things taste new ones for awhile
Stop dwelling on past experiences and try something new
Until we try how will we know?
We won't know the outcome until we make an attempt
How will we know until we try?
The only way to discover our fate is to make an effort
So let's say we give it a go
Let's attempt to make it happen
To find the world that we're looking for
To search for the ideal world we desire
Say find the children grow to be what they want to be
Let the children become who they aspire to be
Point them in the right direction to build their own reality
Guide them to make choices that allow them to shape their own lives
Lies and deception they can't tell what is real
Dishonesty creates confusion and makes it difficult to discern truth from falsehood
Walk with your feelings then 'shout' how you feel
Embrace your emotions and express them loudly
Dig my utopia flavor euphoria all hands raised
Experience my ideal world where happiness overflows and everyone is joyful
'Hallelujah' sing a little Gloria caise
Celebrate and praise the good things in life
What is good what is right who the fuck decides?
Who has the authority to define what is morally correct?
The places I see are through an individual's eyes
Perspective shapes the way we see the world
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Byron C. McMackin, Fletcher Douglas Dragge, James William Lindberg, Jason M. Thirsk
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Cezar Wirschum
I have a vision of many things to come
A way to erase mistakes that have previously been done
And a time where man meets man without a glare but with a smile
Stop brooding on old things taste new ones for awhile
Until we try how will we know?
How will we know until we try?
So let's say we give it a go
To find the world that we're looking for
Say find the children grow to be what they want to be
Point them in the right direction to build their own reality
Lies and deception they can't tell what is real
Walk with your feelings then "shout" how you feel
Dig my utopia flavor euphoria all hands raised
"Hallelujah" sing a little Gloria caise
What is good what is right who the fuck decides?
The places I see are through an individuals eyes
Jeff G
I don't actually like many of PW albums (not the full album), but THIS album is PURE GOLD - full album. It's not just a "collection of songs". The album has a vibe. it's like all the songs are under the hood of that vibe. It's a positive vibe. A high energy vibe. One of little to no tolerance of injustice against us. A vibe of letting the anger out and setting it free. The energy is electric and addicting.
PunkRockZombie205
You just described every pennywise album tho
angelmembrane
There's always something about 90s skate punk that speaks to me, even though I was born in the early 2000s. Skate punk is such a splendid thing.
Anal Fungus
Same
Rocker
It's what I grew up on,its honest music,I love it.
Todd Packer
Yup. Thank god for skate punk
Texaspatriot1776
I love old PW imo this is still one of the greatest punk albums ever made!
The Doodleman
Still fucking dope. 2022.
Classic Punk.
Gall-Goídil - Bastard of the North
memories of my childhood....great upload.
gringo stony
This sound is so better than Iron maiden 🏋️