Since 2000, the band has played concerts around the U.S.A. and Europe, and has made numerous television appearances, including performances on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Fox News Channel, CNN, and as the house band on NBC's Last Call with Carson Daly and MTV's Say What? Karaoke series.
Richard Cheese text taken from Wikipedia.
Guerilla Radio
Richard Cheese Lyrics
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A decade of the weapon of sound above ground
Ain't no shelter if you're looking for shade
I lick shots at the brutal charade
As the polls close like a casket
On truth devoured
A silent play on the shadow of power
A spectacle monopolized
CHORUS(3x):
Lights out guerilla radio
Turn that shit up
Was it cast for the mass who burn and toil?
Or for the vultures who thirst for blood and oil?
A spectacle monopolized
They hold the reins and stole your eyes
The fistagons bullets and bombs
Who stuff the banks
Who staff the party ranks
More for Gore or the son of a drug lord
None of the above fuck it cut the cord
CHORUS(3x)
GUERILLA RADIOOOOO!
Cut it now..
The song "Guerilla Radio" by Richard Cheese is a powerful protest song that speaks about the false freedom provided to the people by those in power. The song starts with the thought that the third world war is imminent and that there may be no hope left for the world. The decade-old sound weapon that was used as a means of control is becoming more evident as time passes. The song speaks of the illusion of freedom that people have been given, and how there is no hiding from the impending danger. The voice of the song tears into the brutal charade of fake freedom offered by the powers that be. The truth is being suffocated by those trying to maintain power and control over everything.
The lyrics of the song are a sharp criticism of the political and economic system that the world is currently operating in. The song implies that the problem lies in the people who choose to support power rather than in those in power. The chorus calls for people to unite and to stand up for themselves. The song encourages them to rebel against the system and turn up the volume on their voice. The revolutionary spirit of the song speaks to those who are tired of the current state of the world and who are ready to break free from the chains that hold them back.
Line by Line Meaning
Transmission third world war third round
The beginning of the third world war, an ongoing struggle for power and control.
A decade of the weapon of sound above ground
For ten years now, the power of music has been used to fight for a better tomorrow.
Ain't no shelter if you're looking for shade
No place to hide when the fight comes for freedom and equality.
I lick shots at the brutal charade
My lyrics are the ammunition, used to take down the fake and corrupt systems in place.
As the polls close like a casket
The end of the election signifies the death of true democracy and the rise of manipulation.
On truth devoured
The reality is lost in propaganda and lies.
A silent play on the shadow of power
The true power behind the scenes is the silent force that controls the world.
A spectacle monopolized
The media and those in control are manipulating the masses through grand, meaningless gestures.
The camera's eye on choice disguised
The media presents a false choice, disguising the true lack of options for real change.
Lights out guerilla radio
Our only hope is to use the power of music to awaken the masses and fight against the oppressive systems in place.
Turn that shit up
We need to amplify our message loud and clear.
Was it cast for the mass who burn and toil?
Is the system truly designed to work for the people, or is it for those at the top to maintain their wealth and privilege?
Or for the vultures who thirst for blood and oil?
Those in control profit from war and bloodshed, using it as an excuse to control more resources and wealth.
They hold the reins and stole your eyes
The powers that be control the narrative and manipulate what the people see, effectively stealing their power and autonomy.
The fistagons bullets and bombs
Violence and aggression is used to maintain power and control.
Who stuff the banks
The wealthy continue to hoard more wealth, keeping it out of reach for the average person.
Who staff the party ranks
The people in power are often chosen not based on their merit, but based on their social connections and affiliations.
More for Gore or the son of a drug lord
The options presented in the system are often both corrupt and immoral.
None of the above fuck it cut the cord
We need to ditch the current system entirely and fight for something better.
GUERILLA RADIOOOOO!
The rallying cry for the revolution.
Cut it now..
Our message isn't stopping until we achieve what we set out to do.
Contributed by Keira I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@gunnergunter9425
The confidence of this is amazing. It's like this is the only version for as long as it's playing.
@unknownamus
I miss being able to play nothing but Cheese during the "cheese" hour in my restaurant every night. Soon again. Here's to you, Dick.
@chptrk75
That is awesome!
@dennmark4843
A CHEESY restaurant, SWEET!!
@DevoidLight
Wow, I'm so glad to have found an uncensored version. What a fantastic song.
@DGlesterH
Wow the memories. This brings back Freshman year of high school, Richard Cheese was the funniest thing I had ever heard. Bloodhound Gang, NSYNC, and Blink 182 all over the airwaves and this was a breath of fresh air.
@glaubealemao9301
Outstanding.
@zkdr6278
Absolutely love this cover, true class
@alexshellhaas9132
I have been looking for this for 15+ years.
@KrazyKaramel
I've never heard this version of this song before, but gosh I'm glad I have now.