Discography—
• Foul Taste of Freedom (1992), Roadrunner
• The Truth Hurts (1994), Roadrunner
• Contents Under Pressure (1996), Concrete
• Pro-Pain (1998), High Gain/Mayhem
• Act of God (1999), Nuclear Blast
• Round 6 (2000), Nuclear Blast/Spitfire
• Shreds of Dignity (2002), Nuclear Blast
• Fistful of Hate (2004), Candlelight
• Prophets of Doom (2005), Continental
• Age of Tyranny (2007), Candlelight
• No End in Sight (2008), Continental
• Absolute Power (2010), Continental/Regain
• Straight To The Dome (2012), Nuclear Blast
• The Final Revolution (2013), SPV
• Voice Of Rebellion (2015), SPV
All or none
Pro-Pain Lyrics
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All just because you did what they told you to do
Tried to buy a mind of your own
The system failed - for lack of interest in you
Countless episodes in violence took a toll
They kept the pawns at bay
With reckless abandonment they met their goals
When peace defied the nation
They snuffed all need to know
Damned this generation
And fucked us - way to go!
Played us like a man
Who's qork is never done
Their wish is our command
And all they want is ALL OR NONE
Succumbed to laws of death but such is life
Sometimes you're bait - they bite
You tried to cut the tension with a knife
All efforts ain't worth shit
Painful proposition - take - do not refuse
A face to place the blame
I guess sometimes you win - sometimes you lose
It's how you play the game
Thoughtless revelations
Got no place to go
Mindless aspirations
Spoiled no seed to grow
The promise in the land
We'll reap if we are one
And now the time's at hand
And all we want is all or none
The song "All or None" by Pro-Pain is a political commentary on the unjust systems and institutions that manipulate society to their own ends. The lyrics condemn blind obedience to authority and the catastrophic effects it can have. The opening lines, "Died beneath the red white and blue, all just because you did what they told you to do" criticize the military-industrial complex, highlighting how people are often coerced into joining the military and serving in wars based on false pretenses.
The following lines, "Tried to buy a mind of your own, the system failed - for lack of interest in you" speaks to the struggle of finding one's identity in a world that values conformity. The system, which is represented by political and economic structures, often ignores the needs and desires of individuals who don't fit the prescribed mold. The lyrics continue to criticize how violence is used as a tool to suppress dissent, "Countless episodes in violence took a toll, they kept the pawns at bay, with reckless abandonment they met their goals, few tried to stand in their way."
Pro-Pain's lyrics also suggest that much of this violence and domination occurs behind closed doors, "When peace defied the nation, they snuffed all need to know, damned this generation, and fucked us - way to go!" The song highlights how those in power are often more concerned with maintaining their grip on control than with ensuring the welfare of the people they govern. The chorus, which repeats the phrase "all or none," implies the ruthless mentality of leaders who view the world in black and white terms, leaving no room for compromise or nuance.
Line by Line Meaning
Died beneath the red white and blue
You lost your life serving your country under the American flag
All just because you did what they told you to do
You followed orders and did what you were told, regardless of personal opinion
Tried to buy a mind of your own
You wanted to think for yourself and be independent
The system failed - for lack of interest in you
The system neglected and ignored you, resulting in its own failure
Countless episodes in violence took a toll
Numerous violent events have drained you both physically and mentally
They kept the pawns at bay
The authorities prevented the vulnerable from exerting their will
With reckless abandonment they met their goals
The people in power, without concern for consequence, achieved what they wanted
Few tried to stand in their way
Only a handful of people dared to resist the powerful
When peace defied the nation
The nation refused to accept peace
They snuffed all need to know
The establishment suppressed the desire to comprehend and learn
Damned this generation
This generation is cursed
And fucked us - way to go!
And they messed up disastrously
Played us like a man
They manipulated us like a puppet
Who's work is never done
Whose task is unending
Their wish is our command
Their desire is our demand
And all they want is ALL OR NONE
And their request is for total compliance, without compromise
Succumbed to laws of death but such is life
You have accepted the inevitability of demise, as it is a part of life
Sometimes you're bait - they bite
Sometimes you are the lure and they take the bait
You tried to cut the tension with a knife
You attempted to diffuse the situation with a bold move
All efforts ain't worth shit
All attempts are futile
Painful proposition - take - do not refuse
It is a difficult decision - take it, don't reject it
A face to place the blame
Someone to hold responsible for the problems
I guess sometimes you win - sometimes you lose
I suppose occasionally you succeed, other times you fail
It's how you play the game
The way you approach the game is what matters
Thoughtless revelations
Revelations that were senseless and not well thought out
Got no place to go
Nowhere to run
Mindless aspirations
Desires that are irrational and not realistic
Spoiled no seed to grow
Failed to nurture the means to obtain a better future
The promise in the land
The opportunity that this country offers
We'll reap if we are one
If we act jointly, we will prosper
And now the time's at hand
And now is the time to act upon that promise
And all we want is all or none
And we wish for complete satisfaction, without compromise
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GARY MESKIL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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ABSOLUTE BOSS SONG!
@Marcinex
Love this track, thanks for uploading
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@emptytankard6243
Rough af