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.)
The clubs hits of today will be the show tunes of tomorrow
Ramshackle Glory Lyrics
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I wouldn't be walking down the street to where you live.
My house is chaos and all of my money's gone,
But I've never been the type to grab something and hold on.
I don't work for justice I don't give a shit,
I'm just trying to walk on down the street to where I live.
My life is chaos and all of my friends are gone,
But I've never been the type to keep in touch with anyone.
Ramshackle Glory's song "The clubs hits of today will be the show tunes of tomorrow" is a poignant commentary on the fleeting nature of popular culture and how the things we enjoy today may not endure or stand the test of time. The lyrics are introspective in nature and speak to the struggles and chaos that the singer has dealt with in their life.
The opening lines of the song, "I don't hope for justice if it did exist, I wouldn't be walking down the street to where you live" encapsulate the idea that justice is often elusive and that it may not bring the closure we seek. The following lines, "My house is chaos and all of my money's gone, But I've never been the type to grab something and hold on" speak to the transience of material possessions and how they can be here one moment and gone the next. The chorus, "The clubs hits of today will be the show tunes of tomorrow" reinforces this theme of impermanence and how what is popular or trendy today may not be so in the future.
The second verse continues with the same themes of chaos and detachment, "I don't work for justice I don't give a shit, I'm just trying to walk on down the street to where I live. My life is chaos and all of my friends are gone, But I've never been the type to keep in touch with anyone." Here, the singer speaks to their detachment from social connections and how they prioritize their own path over the opinions or approval of others. Overall, the song is a powerful reminder to appreciate the things that matter most to us and to not put too much weight on fleeting trends or cultural trends.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't hope for justice if it did exist,
I have lost faith in the concept of justice because I have never really experienced it in my life.
I wouldn't be walking down the street to where you live.
If justice did truly exist, I wouldn't need to go to your place to hold you accountable for your wrongdoing.
My house is chaos and all of my money's gone,
My home is in disarray, and I am facing financial difficulties, which makes my life more challenging.
But I've never been the type to grab something and hold on.
However, I don't want to resort to stealing, even in such difficult circumstances, as that goes against my values.
I don't work for justice I don't give a shit,
I don't actively engage in seeking justice, nor do I particularly care about it at this point.
I'm just trying to walk on down the street to where I live.
All I am focused on right now is getting home, rather than getting caught up in any other activity.
My life is chaos and all of my friends are gone,
My life is in shambles, and I don't seem to have any friend or support system that I can count on.
But I've never been the type to keep in touch with anyone.
However, I have never been the kind to reach out to someone for help or maintain regular contact with friends and acquaintances.
Contributed by Jasmine G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.