Refused's lyrics focus mostly on revolutionary politics, drawing on Marxism and anarchism. Formed from the ashes of Step Forward, by the time of their first album the band already had a strong anti-establishment profile. Members were all vegan straight edge until their last show in 1998. After the initial breakup, Lyxzén formed other bands such as the (International) Noise Conspiracy, AC4, and INVSN.
Current members
Dennis Lyxzén — vocals (1991-present)
David Sandström — drums (1991–present)
Kristofer Steen — guitars (1994–present)
Magnus Flagge — bass (1992–present)
Mattias Bärjed — guitar (2019–present)
Former members
Jon Brännström — guitars (1994–2014)
Jonas Lidgren — bass (1991-1992)
Pär Hansson — guitars (1991–1994)
Henrik Jansson — guitars (1992–1995)
Magnus Höggren — bass (1995–1997)
Ulf Nybérg — bass (1997–1998)
Discography:
1994 - This Just Might Be... the Truth
1996 - Songs to Fan the Flames
1998 - The Shape of Punk to Come
2015 - Freedom
2019 - War Music
www.officialrefused.com
New Noise
Refused Lyrics
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We lack the motion to move to the new beat
Woo
We lack the motion to move to the new beat
It's here for us to admire if we can afford the beauty of it
If we can afford the luxury of turning our heads if we can
(If we can, if we can, if we can)
Great words won't cover ugly actions
Good frames won't save bad paintings
Woo
We lack the motion to move to the new beat, yeah
We lack motion
When the day is over, hey, the doors are locked on us
Money buys the access and we can't pay the cost
How can we expect anyone to listen if we're using the same old voice?
We need new noise, new art for the real people
We dance to all the wrong songs
We enjoy all the wrong moves
We dance to all the wrong songs
We're not leading
We dance to all the wrong songs
We enjoy all the wrong moves
We dance to all the wrong songs
We're not, we're not, we're not, we're not, we're not, we're not
Leading
We dance (all the wrong songs)
We enjoy (all the wrong moves)
We dance (all the wrong songs)
We dance (all the wrong songs)
We enjoy (all the wrong moves)
We dance (all the wrong songs)
Here we go
We dance to all the wrong songs
We enjoy all the wrong moves
We dance to all the wrong songs
We're not leading, yeah, yeah, yeah
The new beat, the new beat, the new beat, the new beat
The new beat, the new beat, the new beat, the new beat
The new beat, the new beat, the new beat, the new beat
The new beat, the new beat, the new beat, the new beat
Thank you
"New Noise" by Refused is a song that speaks to the need for change, the need for something new to break us out of the monotony of the current societal norms. The opening line of the song, "Can I scream? Yeah," sets the tone for the rest of the lyrics. The first verse talks about the beauty of the new beat, but the lack of motion to move with it. The lyrics suggest that we, as a society, are stuck in our ways and unable to break free from our current state of being.
The second verse highlights the need for action rather than just words. The reference to a thousand-dollar smile juxtaposed with the creation of man signifies the superficiality of society, making us overlook essential aspects of our existence. The phrase "Great words won't cover ugly actions, good frames won't save bad paintings" suggests that our efforts to make things look good without actually changing the thing altogether, don't amount to anything.
The chorus repeats the idea that we are dancing and enjoying all the wrong things, not leading anywhere. It's a call to action, to find a new beat, a new way of doing things, and create new art for real people. It's not just about dancing to a new song; it's about breaking free from the old ways of doing things and taking the lead towards real change.
Line by Line Meaning
Can I scream? Yeah
Can I express my frustration and outrage through my music? Yes
We lack the motion to move to the new beat
We are struggling to keep up with the changes in style and culture
Woo
An exclamation of frustration and energy
It's here for us to admire if we can afford the beauty of it
There is art and beauty all around us, but we can only appreciate it if we have the means to do so
If we can afford the luxury of turning our heads if we can
If we have enough privilege to ignore issues and injustices, we will
(If we can, if we can, if we can)
Repeating the previous line to emphasize the power dynamics at play
Adjust that thousand dollar smile and behold the creation of man
We are too caught up in consumerism and superficial aesthetics to appreciate the true value of humanity and creation
Great words won't cover ugly actions
Words alone are not enough to fix the problems in our society
Good frames won't save bad paintings
Appearances can be deceiving; we cannot just rely on surface-level improvements
When the day is over, hey, the doors are locked on us
We face limitations and restrictions that inhibit our ability to create lasting change
Money buys the access and we can't pay the cost
Those with more wealth and power have more influence and control over what we can and cannot do
How can we expect anyone to listen if we're using the same old voice?
We cannot make an impact if we are not willing to try something new and different
We need new noise, new art for the real people
We must create new music and art that speaks to the experiences of ordinary people
We dance to all the wrong songs
We are following the wrong ideologies and values
We enjoy all the wrong moves
We are making choices that ultimately harm ourselves and others
We're not leading
We are not taking charge of our own lives and making positive changes in our society
The new beat, the new beat, the new beat, the new beat
We need to focus on creating a new sound, a new style, a new way of thinking and living
Thank you
End of song
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Jon Albin Brannstrom, Dennis Sven Olof Lyxzen, David Sandstrom, Kristofer Martin Steen
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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We’re all chippin in 😎
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these chooms are preem af
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Nova
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@philipsztark3268
Just heard this on The Bear last night on Hulu.Glad to know this song is still going strong
@tyklug2013
i love how they built it up the whole season, teasing the drop, and then finally at the end they let it loose
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@@tyklug2013 it was brilliant.
@seanmurphy681
I waited SOOOO long watching that show for it to finally hit the "CAN III SCREAAAM!!!". They do the beginning part so much in the show before they actually drop it, it's amazing.