Isaac Holman (Vocals, Drums) and Laurie Vincent (Guitar, Vocals) released their debut mini-album "Sugar coated bitter truth" through Girl Fight Records in July 2012. Where's Your Car Debbie?, Hey and The Hunter, were all released in 2014. "ARE YOU SATISFIED?", the duo's first full length album, was released in June 2015, preceded by the three track 7" Feed The Mantaray in February. Their second album, Take Control, was released in September 2016. Their third album, Acts of Fear and Love was released in August 17, 2018.
2) The Alt-Rock/Post-Hardcore band SLAVES is now renamed as Rain City Drive: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rain_City_Drive Rain City Drive
Do Something
Slaves Lyrics
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manipulating you
The ringing in your ears
is self inflicted too
Doing damage to your health
to get the instant fix
It really is incredible how people get their kicks
Looking at the floor
The product in your hair or her lacy underwear
Are you happy
or are there things that could be done
Whether you're midway through the process
Or you haven't yet begun
Come on
If you're not moving
Do Something
If you're not moving
Do Something
If you're not moving
Do Something
No one's gonna help
You gotta do it for yourself
Your worries and your fears
manipulating you
And you're turning into someone you don't want to turn into
Doing laps around the living room to change your body shape
You cou- ohhh
Sorry can I do that second verse again?
Looking at the floor
Won't get no answers there
Write a letter to the Mayor
just to show you really care
Doing damage to your health
To get an instant fix
When there's mixture in the mixer but you're running low on bricks
Come on
If you're not moving
Do Something
If you're not moving
Do Something
If you're not moving
Do Something
No one's gonna help
You gotta do it for yourself
If you're not moving
Do Something
If you're not moving
Do Something
If you're not moving
Do Something
No one's gonna help
You gotta do it for yourself OKAY
You are not stuck in traffic
You are traffic
MOVE
Donot overtake on a bend
Cheers
Na Na Na
Move it
The song "Do Something" by Slaves is a call to action and a message of self-empowerment. The lyrics paint a picture of a person who is stuck in their own worries and fears, causing them to engage in self-destructive behavior in search of instant gratification. The song encourages the listener to take control of their life and to stop waiting for someone else to come to their rescue. The chorus repeats the phrase "If you're not moving, do something," emphasizing that it is up to the individual to take action and make the necessary changes in their life.
The song also touches on the idea that material possessions and external validation will not bring true happiness or satisfaction. The lines "The product in your hair or her lacy underwear, are you happy or are there things that could be done" suggest that focusing on external factors will not bring inner peace or fulfillment. The song urges the listener to look inward and make the necessary changes from within.
Overall, "Do Something" is a powerful message of self-empowerment and a call to action for listeners to take control of their lives and make positive changes.
Line by Line Meaning
Your worries and your fears
Your own anxieties are weighing you down
manipulating you
They are controlling your actions and decisions
The ringing in your ears
The noise and confusion around you
is self inflicted too
You contribute to that chaos and negativity
Doing damage to your health
Your bad habits are harming your well-being
to get the instant fix
But you keep indulging in them for temporary relief
It really is incredible how people get their kicks
It's amazing how humans find pleasure in destructive behaviors
Looking at the floor
Avoiding reality and responsibility
won't get no answers there
You won't find solutions by being passive
The product in your hair or her lacy underwear
Materialistic possessions or sexual relationships won't bring you true happiness
Are you happy
Do you feel content with your life
or are there things that could be done
Or are you aware of things that need to change
Whether you're midway through the process
Regardless of how far you've come
Or you haven't yet begun
Or if you've yet to take action
Come on
You need to get motivated
If you're not moving
If you're not taking action
Do Something
Then do something about it
No one's gonna help
Nobody else can do it for you
You gotta do it for yourself
It's up to you to make the change
And you're turning into someone you don't want to turn into
Your negative habits and mindset are changing you into someone you don't want to be
Doing laps around the living room to change your body shape
Exercising in your own home won't bring significant change, you need to do more
You cou- ohhh
The singer stumbles while singing and starts again
Sorry can I do that second verse again?
The singer corrects their mistake and asks to start again
Write a letter to the Mayor
Voicing your concerns to those in power
just to show you really care
Will demonstrate your passion and dedication
When there's mixture in the mixer but you're running low on bricks
When the required elements are not enough, you must find it in yourself to keep going
You are not stuck in traffic
You're an active part of the situation
You are traffic
You're contributing to the congestion
MOVE
Take action, start making progress
Donot overtake on a bend
A warning for reckless behavior while driving
Cheers
An expression of good wishes or congratulations
Na Na Na
A catchy refrain in the song
Move it
Get moving and making changes
Writer(s): HOLMAN ISAAC LLEWELLYN, VINCENT LAWRENCE WILLIAM
Contributed by Nora P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.