Reviewing the band’s album Head Down for the BBC Greg Moffitt described the group’s sound as "electrifying blend of Led Zeppelin, Free, Bad Company, Deep Purple, The Doors and a dozen others."
Get What's Coming
Rival Sons Lyrics
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you could have been a doctor but at least you're not a preacher.
You had a good education until you fired your best teacher.
And when it comes back around you're gonna get what's coming.
When it comes back around you're gonna get what's coming
You lay on your back and the strong get stronger,
you say you've got the flu but we know it's just hunger.
And when it comes back around you're gonna get what's coming.
When it comes back around you're gonna get what's coming.
You sit on your fence and you scream about justice.
Between the have and have-not's only one feels the difference.
And when it comes back around you're gonna get what's coming.
When it comes back around you're gonna get what's coming.
The lyrics to Rival Sons' song "Get What's Coming" are quite straightforward and unambiguous. The song is essentially a warning to those who do wrong or live dishonestly that they will eventually face the consequences of their actions. The song is confrontational and illustrates several examples of individuals who have made poor choices and those same choices will come back to haunt them. The first verse speaks of a person who had a seemingly bright future but instead chose a different path, only to later regret it. The second verse speaks of an individual who is dishonest about their condition and hides behind a cloak of deception only to eventually face the truth. Finally, the last verse speaks of an individual who sits on the fence and does nothing to help others or promote justice, but they will also face their karma.
The song encourages the listener to take responsibility for their actions and to live a life of integrity. It conveys the message of "what goes around comes around" and is a cautionary tale for those who choose to live without moral compass. It reminds us that, in the end, we all get what's coming to us, whether it be good or bad.
Line by Line Meaning
You lay on your back and the weak get weaker,
In your state of inactivity, those who are already vulnerable become even more vulnerable.
you could have been a doctor but at least you're not a preacher.
You had the potential to achieve great things, but at least you didn't choose a profession that can be seen as hypocritical.
You had a good education until you fired your best teacher.
You had access to quality education until you made the decision to let go of the person who was providing you with the best guidance.
And when it comes back around you're gonna get what's coming.
Your actions will have consequences that you will have to face at some point in the future.
You lay on your back and the strong get stronger,
In your state of inactivity, those who are already powerful become even more powerful.
you say you've got the flu but we know it's just hunger.
You may try to cover up your struggles with an excuse, but the truth is that you are simply lacking the basic necessities.
You'd better file an extension because it's gonna take longer.
You may need to postpone your plans because they will take more time and effort to come to fruition.
You sit on your fence and you scream about justice.
You are not taking an active role in standing up for what you believe in, instead just making noise from a safe distance.
Between the have and have-not's only one feels the difference.
There is a stark contrast between those who have privilege and those who do not, and only the latter can truly comprehend the struggle.
And when it comes back around you're gonna get what's coming.
Your actions will have consequences that you will have to face at some point in the future.
When it comes back around you're gonna get what's coming.
Your actions will have consequences that you will have to face at some point in the future.
Contributed by Jayden E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jörgen Sjöbom
You lay on your back and the weak get weaker,
You could have been a doctor but at least you're not a preacher.
You had a good education until you fired your best teacher.
And when it comes back around you're gonna get what's coming.
When it comes back around you're gonna get what's coming
You lay on your back and the strong get stronger,
You say you've got the flu but we know it's just hunger.
You'd better file an extension because it's gonna take longer.
And when it comes back around you're gonna get what's coming.
When it comes back around you're gonna get what's coming.
You sit on your fence and you scream about justice.
Between the have and have-not's only one feels the difference.
And when it comes back around you're gonna get what's coming.
When it comes back around you're gonna get what's coming.
Alex Pisano
Theres a feeling every true rocker gets when they hear the first couple of notes from a newly discovered song. The stomach gets butterflies, the ears perk up, the heart swells and then by the end of the song....a change of pants
Amanda Feliciano
I laughed so hard bahahaha
squonk25
First band to twist my head 360 degrees since Zep. Fuck the critics. Someone finally provided the sound I've wanted to hear since 1980. Carry On and Keep on Rival Sons.
Autumn Moon
Fuck yes. 100% agree.
Doug Yazell
Great analogy.
Rafael Salaz
+squonk25 I just saw them open up for Sabbath and they killed it..I've been a fan since day one!!!
lazarinat74
+squonk25 yes yes, i just found this band and they are really great,sound's like fucking old rock and roll
Daniel Solis
Im embarrassed that im barely finding out about this band. Wow, they are awesome!
Douglas Christine
Good old school rock n roll, Yeahhhh.
TWENTY
I love this band, I like how they just do their thing and let everyone else try to pidgeon hole them. I really don't see them as (borrowing/stealing from) Led Zep, like some are saying. I think it's pretty obvious though that they are highly influenced by a lot of the 70's earlier rock sound. Nothing wrong at all with that. This is also why the Black Keys are drawing intrest. People are tired of the current Rock n Roll landscape. with everything sounding the fokking same Whats old is new again.