Current members:
Chris Hannah – vocals, guitar (1986–present)
Jord Samolesky – drums (1986–present)
Todd Kowalski – bass, vocals (1997–present)
Sulynn Hago – guitar, vocals (2015–present)
Former members
Scott Hopper – bass, vocals (1986–89)
Mike Braumeister – bass (1989–91)
John K. Samson – bass, vocals (1991–97)
David Guillas – guitar, vocals (2006–2015)
1993 - How to Clean Everything
1996 - Less Talk, More Rock
2001 - Today's Empires, Tomorrow's Ashes
2005 - Potemkin City Limits
2009 - Supporting Caste
2012 - Failed States
2017 - Victory Lap
Fine day
Propagandhi Lyrics
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The song "Fine Day" by Propagandhi is a critique of society's complacency towards government surveillance and control. The opening lyrics describe an idyllic environment in River Heights, a suburb of Winnipeg, with children riding bikes and skateboards, adhering to the rules of their "cute little world". However, the tone quickly shifts as the singer reveals that the government is monitoring their every move, through wired phones and two-way mirrors. Despite this, people still believe they are exempt from scrutiny, and that the system is fair and just. The use of the word "agglutinate" suggests a society that mindlessly follows the rules, without questioning the authority of those in power.
The chorus of the song is sarcastic, suggesting that despite the bleak outlook on society, it is still a "fine day" in River Heights. The use of a whammy bar (a guitar effect used to create a vibrato sound) in the chorus creates a chaotic and unsettling feeling, emphasizing the looming threat of government surveillance. The final line of the song, "this whole goddamn world's a fucking mess," is a condemnation of the larger societal issues that are perpetuated by government control, including inequality and environmental degradation.
Overall, "Fine Day" is a scathing critique of society's wilful ignorance of government surveillance and control, as well as broader societal issues. The song encourages listeners to question authority and resist complacency in the face of systemic issues.
Line by Line Meaning
Fine day in river heights, fine day for your skateboards and bikes
It's a good day to enjoy yourself in your comfortable, privileged life in River Heights, where you can ride your skateboards and bikes.
Fine day in your cute little world, fine day for tough boys and submissive girls
Life is wonderful in your little bubble world where traditional gender roles are in place and boys are tough while girls are submissive.
A fine day to see that the government's got the drop on you.
This is a day for you to realize that the government is aware of your every move.
watching everything that you do
The government is keeping track of all your actions without your knowledge.
but you tell yourself that I you're exempt from their stare
Despite the government spying on you, you like to believe that you are not among their targets.
and that rules are rules and the system's fair and square
You think that the rules that govern you are just and you believe that the system is working the way it should.
but with wired phones and two-way mirrors, they've been watching you for 20-some years
The government has been keeping its eye on you for more than two decades using wired phones and two-way mirrors.
they regulate your idleness,
The government controls your level of activity.
(get a load of this next line) you agglutinate and acquiesce,
You surrender to the oppressive system and comply with its rules.
this whole goddamn world's a fucking mess
The status of the world is terrible, and everything seems to have gone wrong.
but it's a fine-day in river heights (whammy bar mayhem)
Despite everything, it's still a good day to live in River Heights if you're comfortable in your little bubble world.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Owain Anthony Barton
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ZiLLA0100
FOUR MORE YEARS! hah im surprised this doesn't have more views
Rafael Rodriguez
Uuuugggghhh! Pinche epic! Too real!
Randal Conn
FINE DAY.. IN WILLIAM WHITES
Lit 90
haha river heights, I think that's this area in Winnipeg