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
Less Talk More Rock
Propagandhi Lyrics
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In the song "Less Talk More Rock" by Propagandhi, the band immerses listeners into a conversation about masculinity, sexuality, and toxic gender roles. The opening lyrics, "I'd like to actively encourage the toughest man to dance as hard as he can to this, my song. And bring your stupidest friends along," are a direct address to masculinity, challenging societal norms that men should be stoic and avoid dancing. The song is a call to action for men to break free from rigid gender roles and enjoy life more.
The lyrics then shift to the topic of sexuality, specifically same-sex experiences. The singer reveals his personal experiences of attempting to engage in sexual acts with male friends at a young age (at nine and later at 14), highlighting how repressed desires can manifest in unhealthy ways. The lyrics take a sarcastic tone, emphasizing that tough macho posturing won't solve the problems of gender and sexual repression. Instead, the band encourages listeners to let loose, dance, and celebrate differences in sexuality.
The song ultimately seems to be a call to action for listeners to reject toxic societal norms surrounding gender and sexuality and embrace greater personal freedom. The lyrics may be laced with sarcasm and wit, but the message is both urgent and profound.
Line by Line Meaning
i'd like to actively encourage the toughest man to dance as hard as he can to this, my song. and bring your stupidest friends along.
I sincerely hope that the strongest man in the room will dance with full force to my song, and please do bring your most foolish friends along with you.
we wrote this song because it's fucking boring to keep spelling out the words that you keep ignoring.
The reason why we composed this song is because we are tired of constantly articulating the obvious facts that you seem to refuse to acknowledge.
and your macho shit won't phase me now. it just makes us laugh, we got your cash, court-jester take a bow.
Your senseless bravado doesn't intimidate us anymore. In fact, it amuses us and your financial contributions just confirm our superiority over you.
because did you know that when i was nine, i tried to fuck a friend of mine?
I must divulge that at the tender age of nine, I attempted to engage in sexual activity with one of my friends.
he was 8, then i turned 10. 14 years later it happened again (with another friend). this time me on the receiving end.
My friend was eight years old at the time, and I was ten. Fourteen years later, another friend and I engaged in sexual activity, this time with me being on the receiving end.
and all the fists in the world can't save you now.
Even if one were to use all of the violence in the world, it still wouldn't benefit them or alter their fate in any way.
'cause if you dance to this, then you drink to me and my sexuality. with your hands down my pants by transitive property.
So, if you dance to this song, you are also, in a way, endorsing and supporting my sexuality, and by extension, touching me inappropriately.
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