Ramshackle Glory are a punk rock band from Tucson, USA formed in early 2011… Read Full Bio ↴Ramshackle Glory are a punk rock band from Tucson, USA formed in early 2011. Their music is marked by unconventional instrumentation, an emphasis on lyrical content, and low-quality equipment. The band self-releases music on Savage Wasteland, a collective label run by members of the band, as well as cooperating with friends at Plan-It-X Records and DIY Bandits. Find out more information at www.ramshackleglory.com

Their debut album, "Live The Dream" (2011), explores addiction, recovery, politics, and friendship in the context of trying to make serious life changes without selling out what's important. The raw, self-produced follow up, "Who are your friends gonna be?" (2012), finds home in a darker space with more developed arrangements. Both albums are up for free streaming at http://ramshackleglory.bandcamp.com.

Ramshackle Glory has toured all over the United States. Currently the group is on hiatus after completing a 68 day tour in the summer of 2012, a journey documented by the band in the documentary "One more time for Texas!" (2012), available at http://youtu.be/9rmDXpoiUOE.

The band consists of Disdane on bass, Douglas on banjo, Eric on trumpet, Luke on drums, Nick on accordion, Pat on guitar, and Wyndham on piano. Andrew Link from the Taxpayers filled in on bass for parts of the summer 2012 tour while Disdane was stuck at home in Arizona, facing down 20 years in prison for standing up against Nazis in Phoenix during November 2010. (Disdane is currently not in jail, on three years of probation, after pleading guilty to one felony charge of Disorderly Conduct. More about that is on http://azantifa.wordpress.com.)

Introduction
Ramshackle Glory Lyrics

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We think it's important to mention that this album includes stories about peoples' experiences, including suicide, racism, sexual assault, addiction, and violence.

Is there a way out of here?
Is there a way out of blacking out and nodding out?
Is there a way out a way out of fear?
Is there a way out of selling out or dropping out?

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of Ramshackle Glory's song "Introduction" address some of the most challenging questions that individuals can encounter, particularly given the various struggles that individuals could face, including addiction, racism, suicide, violence, and sexual assault. As such, the artist is addressing the human condition and seeking to find a way out of the darkness that many face in contemporary times. The opening line "Is there a way out of here?" is a desperate plea seeking answers and relief from life's daily struggles.

The subsequent lines provide an insight into the possible issues that individuals themselves and their loved ones could be facing, such as addiction and the struggle to overcome its grip. The question "Is there a way out of blacking out and nodding out?" highlights the debilitating effects of drug addiction on individuals, while "Is there a way out of fear?" showcases the mental effects that could hinder people from living fulfilling lives. Finally, the line "Is there a way out of selling out or dropping out?" perhaps refers to the societal expectations people face and the ensuing stress and anxiety that could lead to mental health issues such as depression.

Line by Line Meaning

Is there a way out of here?
Is there a way to escape the current situation or circumstance we are in?

Is there a way out of blacking out and nodding out?
Is there a way to stop losing consciousness and avoiding reality through substance abuse?

Is there a way out a way out of fear?
Is there a way to overcome our fears and anxieties that hold us back?

Is there a way out of selling out or dropping out?
Is there a way to resist compromising our values for personal gain or succumbing to societal pressures and quitting?

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