San Cisco have spent the last year graduating high school, performing at some festivals and playing round town pretty much every weekend. They have also produced their first EP called Golden Revolver, which is set for release early 2011. Confident with stage presence & strong with vocals, San Cisco's upbeat summer pop continues to impress.
Jordi says: "San Cisco is a place situated between reality & a dream state. It is kind of like a huge cauldron we put all our creative input into, mix it together to make a super explosion of fantastic, wild creations. This is San Cisco."
Toast
San Cisco Lyrics
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Fuck the police they ain’t gonna stop
You know, you know, you know yeah you know
That they’re all watching you
When you’re hanging upside down
Well it looks like you’re smiling but you’re wearing a frown
'Cause you know, you know, you know yeah you know
So they'll cut you down, and before you turn around
You get up on Monday morning
Yeah you got a tattoo
'Cause life’s so boring
You know, you know, you know yeah you know
That they’re all watching you
When you try way to hard
So you max out your credit card in the store
'Cause you always wanting more, 'cause you're always wanting more
So they cut you down, and before you turn around
Well pockets of poison on you, well they’re black like tar
They’ll cut you down, and before you turn around
Pockets of poison on you, well they’re black like tar
The song "Toast" by San Cisco is a commentary on the pressures of modern life and the tendency for people to conform to societal expectations. The opening verse sets the scene of a person standing with their hands in their pockets, defying the police and the notion of authority. This is followed by a description of the person hanging upside down, appearing happy, but in reality experiencing inner turmoil. The lyrics "You know, you know, you know yeah you know / That they're all watching you" suggests that this person is aware of the scrutiny they are under, and therefore feeling the pressure to conform and meet the expectations of others.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the theme of conformity and consumer culture. The lyrics "Yeah you got a tattoo / 'Cause life's so boring" suggest that the person has gotten a tattoo as a way of rebelling against the monotony of their life. However, this rebellion is ultimately futile as they are still conforming to the trend of getting tattoos. Additionally, the lines "When you try way too hard / So you max out your credit card in the store" highlight the pressure of constantly wanting more and feeling the need to keep up with others.
Overall, "Toast" is a commentary on the societal pressures that individuals face in modern times, and the negative consequences that come with conforming to these pressures. San Cisco's lyrics depict a bleak outlook on society and suggest that true happiness cannot be found in conforming to societal expectations.
Line by Line Meaning
You stand there with your hands in your pockets
You're casually standing there with your hands in your pockets.
Fuck the police they ain’t gonna stop
You don't care about the police and their attempts to control you.
You know, you know, you know yeah you know
You're aware of the fact that you're being watched.
That they’re all watching you
People are constantly watching and judging your every move.
When you’re hanging upside down
You're in a tough position, feeling helpless.
Well it looks like you’re smiling but you’re wearing a frown
To others, it may seem like you're happy, but you're actually unhappy on the inside.
'Cause you know, you know, you know yeah you know
You're fully conscious of the fact that you're being observed by others.
That they’re all watching you
People are constantly watching and judging your every move.
So they'll cut you down, and before you turn around
They'll criticize and put you down without warning.
You get up on Monday morning
You start a new week with a new mindset.
Yeah you got a tattoo
You've made a choice to permanently alter your physical appearance.
'Cause life’s so boring
Life is dull, and you're looking for ways to spice it up.
When you try way too hard
You go to great lengths to achieve your goals.
So you max out your credit card in the store
You overspend in an effort to elevate your mood or to impress others.
'Cause you always wanting more, 'cause you're always wanting more
You have an insatiable appetite and are unable to satisfy it fully.
So they cut you down, and before you turn around
People will tear you down without warning.
Well pockets of poison on you, well they’re black like tar
The negativity and judgment from others is suffocating and almost impossible to remove.
They’ll cut you down, and before you turn around
People will criticize and belittle you without giving you a chance to defend yourself.
Pockets of poison on you, well they’re black like tar
Negativity and judgement from others is heavy and suffocating.
Contributed by Elena W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Molly 840000000
IF ONLY IT WAS ON SPOTIFY
Emma Kavanaugh
fr bruh
molly
Yes unfortunately
molly
+Arky Ryall I can't find it :((( i think they took it down
David wilkie
i don't think it is possible to love a band anymore than i love these guys
Genival Santana
a melhor musica nao tem no spotify :(
Kkimwashere
Great song! I feel some Vamp Weekend vibes off this song as well.
Ka Ho Yim
what did you get the audio? I've been looking for this song everywhere on the Internet. Thx for sharing!
Bad_Luck_Andy
This reminds me so much of the beachy rock from the late 70's 0_0
Bella227
Listening in 2016 😜👌👌 love them so much