In addition to their two video game appearances, Shaimus has been played on indie and mainstream radio, licensed their music to MTV, become International Songwriting Competition semi-finalists, signed a publishing contract with North Star Media (leading to song placements on "One Tree Hill" and "Ruby and the Rockits"), appeared in the Sony/Screengems film The Roommate, signed a Friends Deal with MySpace Records, and had tens of thousands of music sales--all without the help of a record label.
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Red White and Blue
Shaimus Lyrics
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Where well to do live in harmony
With a patriotic view
Sing our creed, we only act through piety
Through righteousness we will truly see
All the evil in this world
Have a look around, the proud outweigh the practical
No room for another view
Come see our super-loaded magazine
Spraying lead across the sea
At those god-forsaken fools
We'll have them bleeding for you, you
For the red, white and blue
For the pride of these wounds
That we self-inflict for the red, white and blue
Come breathe the cloying air of equality
It stretches back through a history
Of a 'seperate but equal' youth
Come believe in the countrymen in factories
They work so hard so their kids can eat
So good of them to do
We'll have them bleeding for you, you
For the red, white and blue
For the pride of these wounds
That we self-inflict for the red, white and blue
For the red, white and blue
For the pride of these wounds
That we carry on for the red, white and blue
We'll have them bleeding for you, you
For the red, white and blue
For the pride of these wounds
That we carry on for the red, white and blue
The song "Red White and Blue" by the band Shaimus seems to be a commentary on the concept of patriotism, specifically in the United States. The first few lines of the song suggest that the country is a "free democracy" where the well-off live in harmony and act with piety and righteousness. However, as the song progresses, it becomes apparent that this is not entirely true.
The lyrics go on to suggest that there is no room for another viewpoint, and the country's guns are not retractable. In other words, the country is heavily armed and always ready to attack those who oppose them. The chorus speaks of bleeding for the red, white, and blue, suggesting that the country is willing to suffer its own wounds in the name of patriotism. This idea is further reinforced by the second verse, which talks about the idea of equality, stretching back through history. The lyrics suggest that the working class is still suffering in the country, but they continue to work hard for their children's future.
Overall, the song seems to be a commentary on the negative aspects of American patriotism. While it is good to be proud of one's country, the song suggests that blind patriotism can be dangerous and encourage violence.
Line by Line Meaning
Come live in our free democracy
Join us in a country where there is democracy and freedom
Where well to do live in harmony
The rich and prosperous live in peace and unity
With a patriotic view
Having a nationalistic outlook
Sing our creed, we only act through piety
Adhere to our principles and laws with religious devotion
Through righteousness we will truly see
We will see the truth by doing what is right
All the evil in this world
Identifying and defeating all evil that exists in the world
Have a look around, the proud outweigh the practical
People who are proud overpower the ones who are practical and rational
These guns are not retractable
The weapons we have cannot be taken back once they have been used
No room for another view
There is no space for opinions different from ours
Come see our super-loaded magazine
Check out our extremely powerful weapons
Spraying lead across the sea
Using weapons to attack enemies across the ocean
At those god-forsaken fools
Targeting those enemies who are despised and rejected by God
Come breathe the cloying air of equality
Breathe in the suffocating atmosphere of forced equal treatment
It stretches back through a history
This policy has been in effect for a long period of time
Of a 'separate but equal' youth
Refers to the historical policy of racial segregation where people were treated as equals but kept separate based on skin color
Come believe in the countrymen in factories
Have faith in the manufacturing workers
They work so hard so their kids can eat
These workers toil tirelessly to provide for their families
So good of them to do
It is commendable of them to work so hard
We'll have them bleeding for you, you
We will make our enemies suffer and die for the sake of our country
For the red, white and blue
We fight and die for the colors of our flag
For the pride of these wounds
We are proud of the sacrifices we make for our country
That we self-inflict for the red, white and blue
We willingly choose to harm ourselves for the sake of our country
That we carry on for the red, white and blue
We continue to fight and die for our country and its colors
Contributed by Gavin A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.