Released their debut EP … Read Full Bio ↴A Melbourne, Australia based pop-punk band.
Released their debut EP "Progression" in 2013 and supported A Loss For Words on a national Australian tour. Released split EP with Lowlight featuring two new tracks in 2014 and supported State Champs and Neck Deep on a national Australia tour. Also played individual support slots for other pop punk acts within Australia such as A Story So Far.
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An Emotive Pop Punk band from southern New Jersey.
Released their first demo in May, 2012
Oak & Powell
Mayfair
Sidelines Members:
Brandon Crowther: Vocals
Tyler Mazza - Guitar
Mario DiPaolo - Bass
Taylor Davidson- Drums
Nick Gelone- Guitar
https://www.facebook.com/SIDELINESNJ
http://sidelinesnj.bandcamp.com/
Disclaimer: Not to be confused with Finlands, "The Sidelines".
Hangman
Sidelines Lyrics
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That never existed
Given the world
And now it's your turn to give you just
Take take take take take
You won't get it, no
You won't get it, no
You won't get it, no
You won't get it
You've forgotten about the music
You've forgotten about the soul
You're staring at me but can you see me?
Can you even hear me?
Hangman
If you're too blind to see
The trees
From the forest and the leaves
You'll burn
Everything so it's no surprise
That you're dead on the inside
You won't give the people what you had
Self importance of a fuckin rat
You'd rather eat the poor than the rich
The ones that have got you in their grip
I can hear the gnashing of well bleached teeth
On the bones of the malnourished
And the weak
Hangman
If you're too blind to see
The trees
From the forest and the leaves
You'll burn
Everything so it's no surprise
That you're dead on the inside
Hangman
If you're too blind to see
The trees
From the forest and the leaves
You'll burn
Everything so it's no surprise
That you're dead on the inside
No gods above
Only worms below
Streets of gold paved with homeless bones
Try to eat the meat but only find more stone
What would you give to finally feel whole
In this world of mass consumption you give it all
Bodies piled up taller than the sky
The blood on your hands is the reason why
The youth want your head
On a fuckin spike
Because you gave the world a noose and told it to fly
Rip at the throat
Every pound of flesh
Is something that they won't
Something they can't forget
England is lost
Let her sink beneath the waves
Inside her grave maybe you'll find the remains
Of the "good old days"
These lyrics can be interpreted as a critique of society and those in power who prioritize their own interests over the well-being of others. The first verse suggests a sense of disillusionment and frustration with the current state of affairs, with a reference to a nonexistent past. The line "Given the world, and now it's your turn to give you just" can be seen as a call for those in power to be held accountable and to give back to the people they are meant to serve.
The repeated line "Take take take take take, you won't get it" further highlights the perceived greed and selfishness of those in power. It implies that these individuals are consistently taking from the people without giving back or fulfilling their responsibilities as leaders. There is a sense of disappointment and disbelief that these figures have forgotten about the music and soul, suggesting a disconnect from the core values that truly matter.
The use of the metaphor of a hangman suggests that those in power are blind to the consequences of their actions and are causing harm to others. The lyrics imply that they are too focused on their own self-importance and are willing to sacrifice the well-being of others, particularly the disadvantaged, in order to maintain their power and privilege. This is further emphasized by the gnashing of well bleached teeth on the bones of the malnourished and weak, symbolizing the exploitation of the vulnerable.
The final verse highlights the extreme consequences of the actions of those in power. It speaks of streets paved with homeless bones and the inability to find substance or fulfillment in a world of mass consumption. The image of bodies piled up taller than the sky suggests the devastation caused by the actions and decisions of those in power. The reference to England sinking beneath the waves and the mention of the "good old days" being found in her grave can be seen as a commentary on the decline and decay of society due to the actions of its leaders.
Overall, the lyrics paint a bleak picture of those in power who prioritize their own interests over the well-being of the people they are meant to serve. It highlights the consequences of their actions and the harm they cause to society as a whole.
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Joshua Venzetti
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