Rebelution kicked off their “Peace of Mind Tour” the day after the release, selling out shows at Philly’s The Electric Factory, The Hollywood Palladium, Denver’s The Fillmore, The Fox Theater in Oakland and Hard Rock in Orlando, FL. The tour made stops in a total of 42 cities across the country.
Summer 2012 was spent supporting O.A.R on their Amphitheatre tour, headlining four amphitheaters in Florida as well as festival performances at Outside Lands, Hangout, Forecastle, Summer Camp, Summer Set, The Allman Bro’s Peach Festival and two performances at Red Rocks Amphitheatre. After completing a Fall tour of the East and South East, Rebelution will be headlining The Hollywood Palladium on New Years Eve, heading to New Zealand for the Raggamuffins Festival in February and headlining their annual Winter Greens Tour around the USA in Feb - May 2013.
Peace of Mind marks the first time Rebelution has expanded beyond their usual self-production enlisting producers Michael Goldwasser (Easy Star All-Stars), Amp Live (Zion-I), Yeti Beats (Kool Keith, George Clinton), Keith Armstrong and Errol Brown (Stephen, Ziggy, Damian, and Bob Marley). The album builds upon the band’s signature style while venturing into new musical genres from the lush strings incorporated into the gentle “Route Around” to the driving guitar and synths throughout “Lady In White”.
Rebelution has developed into a front-runner for grassroots, independent and tour driven music groups. Originally formed in 2004, members Eric Rachmany (vocals / guitar), Rory Carey (keyboards), Wesley Finley (drums), and Marley D. Williams (bass) met in college, while residing in Isla Vista, a popular beachside community in Santa Barbara. It was there that the seeds to Rebelution’s future were planted creating inspiring and engaging music that would leave their listeners with the sense that they have the power to make this world a better place. The band continuously tours across the country, ventured to South America and Europe, and has previously performed at Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza and Austin City Limits among others.
Contact:
Management: Silverback Artist Management / Raise Up Music
Dean Raise – dean@raiseupentertainment.com
Jon Phillips – Jon@silverbackmusic.net
Booking – Paradigm Agency
Aaron Pinkus – apinkus@paradigmagency.com
Jamie Simone
PFA Media
jsimone@pfamedia.net
212-334-6116
Change the System
Rebelution Lyrics
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Who's gonna change up the system?
Who's gonna change up the system?
A man don't know if a man don't show,
It takes more than some bravery for the situation grows,
Communicate, so vital, the whole world at an idle,
Lose all your fronts and put down every rifle,
It's time for us to see,
There's too much greed, while so many bleed,
Now that it's been said, lets put that shit to bed,
Break it, shake it, take a hit, light it up and cut it
You say you got a feeling to change up the system,
We can light the scene, be justice of the peace, create an unseen,
Come use your head, we got ten times the power than some gunshots leaving some dead,
Listen up, ready gotta make some shit right,
We're standing up against the ones who take away lives,
I mean it like,
Who wants to live a life, hiding from a war between some forty five's tryin' to survive?
Common now,
How many times you seen a glock used in self-defense?
How 'bout less than fifteen percent, so represent, stand up,
Do you really wanna own one for the sake of it?
Think about black on black crime, what you think of that,
Poor people struggle everyday, the rich get richer, what a fucked up state,
So no more hate,
Now let us rise up to the top,
We'll spread a little love instead of seeing gunshots,
Think quick, don't sit, come get, that's it, make it, commit yourself for a little bit, no no no,
Oh my, time flies, short life, no cry, one time, kiss the fucking violence goodbye
You say you gotta feelin' to change up the system,
You say you're gonna put down your weapon of destruction,
You say you gotta feelin' to change up the system,
You say you're gonna put down your weapon of destruction,
Who's gonna change up the system?
Who's gonna change up the system?
We're gonna change up the system
And I'll be singing till the day I die,
Using words, not the gun, cuz the words show the wise,
On the side, it's the bullet I despise,
Forget your fucking clip, stop,
Shouldn't even be there to buy,
How many heads have got their morals tied up in a knot?
They forgot firing shots means a lot, naughty naught,
Killing some is ending plots,
Dreams of children growing up are cut short from the gat,
Do you really wanna own one for the sake of it?
Think about peace, don't you know there's a hope for that,
And while we struggle everyday, remember that,
Love starts with a passion to pursue fighting hate,
You say you gotta feelin' to change up the system,
You say you're gonna put down your weapon of destruction,
You say you gotta feelin' to change up the system,
You say you're gonna put down your weapon of destruction,
Who's gonna change up the system?
Who's gonna change up the system?
Who's gonna change up it up?
The lyrics to Rebelution's song "Change the System" call for a change in the current system, which the singer believes is corrupted by greed and cruelty. The repeated question "who's gonna change up the system?" is a call to action, asking the listener to step up and be that change. The singer acknowledges that it takes more than bravery to make a difference, it takes communication and empathy. The lyrics suggest that too much emphasis is put on weapons and street violence when what really needs to happen is for people to come together and spread love instead of hate. The song ends with the singer imploring the listener to put down their weapon and join the fight for a better tomorrow.
Line by Line Meaning
Who's gonna change up the system?
Asks who will bring about change in the current system that is plagued with issues.
A man don't know if a man don't show,
Change cannot occur if people do not take action and speak out against the system's flaws.
It takes more than some bravery for the situation grows,
Bravery alone cannot solve complex social problems.
Communicate, so vital, the whole world at an idle,
Communication is crucial to bring about change and engage people to act.
Lose all your fronts and put down every rifle,
Symbolizes the need to abandon conflicting perspectives and work together towards a common goal.
It's time for us to see,
Recognizes that people need to be aware of the problems in the system and take action.
Time for you and me,
Invites everyone to be part of the change.
There's too much greed, while so many bleed,
Highlights the stark inequality in society and the need to address it.
Now that it's been said, lets put that shit to bed,
After acknowledging the issues, it is time to act.
Break it, shake it, take a hit, light it up and cut it
Encourages people to take bold and unconventional actions to bring about change.
You say you got a feeling to change up the system,
Encourages listeners to take the personal responsibility to bring about change.
Come use your head, we got ten times the power than some gunshots leaving some dead,
Emphasizes the power and effectiveness of non-violent action and peaceful protest.
Listen up, ready gotta make some shit right,
Calls for active listening and taking action to correct the wrongs in society.
We're standing up against the ones who take away lives,
Takes a stand against oppressive systems that harm and endanger human lives.
Do you really wanna own one for the sake of it?
Questions the motives behind owning firearms and highlights the dangers of gun violence.
So no more hate,
Emphasizes the need to put aside differences and unite to bring about change.
Now let us rise up to the top,
Calls for the collective rise of people to challenge the system's injustices.
Think quick, don't sit, come get, that's it, make it, commit yourself for a little bit, no no no,
Urges people to take immediate and committed action towards change without hesitation.
Using words, not the gun, cuz the words show the wise,
Reiterates the power of peaceful communication and dialogue in bringing about positive change.
On the side, it's the bullet I despise,
Expresses opposition to the use of violence to solve problems.
Forget your fucking clip, stop,
Calls for a stop to the purchase and stockpiling weapons.
Killing some is ending plots,
Expresses the negative impact of gun violence on innocent lives.
Do you really wanna own one for the sake of it?
Questions the reason and necessity behind owning firearms.
Think about peace, don't you know there's a hope for that,
Encourages people to focus on hope and work towards a peaceful world without violence.
Love starts with a passion to pursue fighting hate,
Emphasizes the power of love and compassion in overcoming hate and division in society.
We're gonna change up the system
Reiterates the determination and commitment towards bringing positive change.
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@michaelcasares7589
Who's gonna change up the system?
We're gonna change up the system
A man don't know if a man don't show
It takes more than some bravery for the situation grows
Communicate so vital, the whole world at an idle
Lose all your fronts and put down every rifle
It's time for us to see
Time for you and me
Too much greed, while so many bleed
Now that it's been said, put that shit to bed
Break it off, shake it off, take a hit, light it up and cut it
You say you got a feeling to change up the system
Oh we can light the scene, be justice of the peace, create an unseen
Come use your head, we got ten times the power than some gunshots leaving some dead
Listen up, ready gotta make some shit right
We're standing up against the ones who take away lives
I mean it like, who wants to live a life hiding from a war between some 45's
Tryin to survive, common now
How many times you seen a glock used in self-defense?
How 'bout less than 15 percent, so represent, stand up
Do you really wanna own one for the sake of it?
Think about black on black crime, what you think of that?
Poor people struggle everyday and the rich get richer, what a fucked up state
So no more hate
Now let us rise up to the top
We'll spread a little love instead of seeing gunshots
Think quick, don't sit, come get, that's it, make it, commit yourself for a little bit
Oh my, time flies, short life, no cry, one time, kiss the fucking violence goodbye
You say you gotta feelin' to change up the system
You say you're gonna put down your weapon of destruction
You say you gotta feelin' to change up the system
You say you're gonna put down your weapon of destruction
Who's gonna change up the system?
We're gonna change up the system
Well I'll be singing till the day I die
Using words, not the gun, cause the words show the wise
On the side, it's the bullet I despise
Forget your fucking clip, stop
Shouldn't even be there to buy
How many heads have got their morals tied up in a knot?
They forgot firing shots means a lot, naughty naught
Killin' some is ending plots
And the dreams of children growing up are cut short from the gat
Do you really wanna own one for the sake of it?
Think about PEACE, don't you know there's a hope for that?
And while we struggle everyday
Remember that LOVE starts with a passion to pursue fighting hate
You say you gotta feelin' to change up the system
You say you're gonna put down your weapon of destruction
You say you gotta feelin' to change up the system
You say you're gonna put down your weapon of destruction
Who's gonna change up the system?
A man don't know if a man don't show
It takes more than some bravery for the situation grows
Communicate so vital, the whole world at an idle
Lose all your fronts and put down every rifle
It's time for us to see
Time for you and me
Too much greed, while so many bleed
Now that it's been said, put that shit to bed
Break it off, shake it off, take a hit, light it up and cut it
You say you gotta feelin' to change up the system
You say you're gonna put down your weapon of destruction
You say you gotta feelin' to change up the system
You say you're gonna put down your weapon of destruction
Who's gonna change up the system?
Who's gonna change it up?
@jacehendrix3459
Metal and Raggae compliment each other in so many ways to me.
@maryj.9293
Jace Hendrix I agree. :D
@jacobhamilton3930
Good music taste each genre holds so much talent
@delete866
I was thinking the same just one reggae song before lol they are like yin and yang and toghether with ur old as comment it perfectly shows once again at least for me how everything's weirdly connected^^ I'm german too tho. . 3yrs, but still the same thoughts in the "cloud/s" are going around just think about that crazy stuff bless y'all. . for. now. c:< ..oh uhm sry 😅 metaloverdose¿ :c btw do u believe coincidence or creation and by what
@Humble-iq5ue
They're polar opposites but blend so well. Metal/thrash/punk music is very fast yet reggae is slow and soothing. Yet they are basically spreding the same message through different routes.
@mikes7012
If the music preaches truth and praise Yah, 🙏
@gdcreation9448
From 0:26 to 0:43 i got shivers, his voice is fuckign amazing!!
@IluvmyMARYPURPLE
this is what i take bong ripz too every morning
@JosephMBoyer
the self titled album is the best thing they have released
@MzRowC
THE REVOLUTION IS PERSONAL. within ourselves.