Once dubbed as "No Trigger's side project," Smartbomb is wasting no time sh… Read Full Bio ↴Once dubbed as "No Trigger's side project," Smartbomb is wasting no time shedding the side project ties and is quickly jumping to the frontlines of the punk rock scene. This is evident with their hectic touring schedule but most prominently on their debut full length, "Diamond Heist." With the craft of Jim Siegel (Dropkick Murphys, The Unseen, Give Up The Ghost), "Diamond Heist," which was nearly four years in the making, showcases an obvious progression since their debut EP "Chaos And Lawlessness" (recorded and self released when they were teenagers and recently re-released on Think Fast!).
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Standard Issue
Smartbomb Lyrics

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Wake up man, it's time to reform. It's time to realize.
It's time to open up your fucking eyes.
The average citizen is not something you want to be.
You're standard issue,
You're losing control, you're losing your grip on reality.
Make amends with your rents you don't have to do a lot.
Meet demands at the same time make some friends.
Materialism is hwy you breed.

Get a good job so you can buy shit that you don't need.
Exemplify your god given right.
Spend your money, spend your time,
Spend your soul until you've spent your life.
You're standard issue, you've lost your fucking mind.
You're losing your ability to see.
Daily grind, 9-5 while you're running out of time.
With your morals out of line, you're an asshole and that's life...
Is not a thing to take lightly.
United nations, men and women
Falling through the cracks of social politics foundation.
Fear and religion is what you'll never question.
You've lost your fucking mind, your morals out of line.
Got no sense, just inflated pride average citizen.

You've lost your fucking mind, your morals out of line.
Get a grip on reality, fuck your pride, fucking your dignity

Overall Meaning

The song "Standard Issue" by Smartbomb is a wake-up call to society, imploring us to recognize the pitfalls of conformity and the dangers of materialism. The lyrics urge listeners to reject the idea of being a standard-issue citizen and to critically examine the world and their place in it.

The song highlights the loss of control that comes with succumbing to societal expectations and the daily grind of a 9-5 job. It critiques the idea that material possessions and a good job are the cornerstones of happiness and fulfillment. The lyrics also touch upon the influence of fear and religion on individuals, and how these factors can prevent us from questioning the status quo.

Overall, "Standard Issue" is a powerful message about the importance of individuality, critical thinking, and living a meaningful life.

Line by Line Meaning

Wake up man, it's time to reform. It's time to realize.
It's time to acknowledge the reality and reform yourself.

It's time to open up your fucking eyes.
You need to see things clearly and without any bias.

The average citizen is not something you want to be.
Being a mediocre person is not an ideal situation for you.

You're standard issue,
You're just like everyone else, lacking uniqueness.

You're losing control, you're losing your grip on reality.
You're losing your sanity and cannot differentiate between truth and lie.

Make amends with your rents you don't have to do a lot.
Repair your relationship with your parents which doesn't require any extravagant effort.

Meet demands at the same time make some friends.
Strive to fulfill your responsibilities and also try to make genuine relationships.

Materialism is hwy you breed.
You breed greed and lust for material possessions.

Get a good job so you can buy shit that you don't need.
Get a well-paying job just for the sake of buying unnecessary things without any real purpose.

Exemplify your god given right.
Opportunities that come to you naturally should be utilized to the fullest.

Spend your money, spend your time,
Spend your wealth and time foolishly without any rational thought.

Spend your soul until you've spent your life.
Spend your entire life for the sake of your physical wants, ignoring your mental and emotional well-being.

You're standard issue, you've lost your fucking mind.
You're nothing but an average person who has lost their common sense.

You're losing your ability to see.
You can no longer perceive clearly and your judgement is clouded.

Daily grind, 9-5 while you're running out of time.
Repeated and monotonous work routine is draining your vitality and you have less and less time every day.

With your morals out of line, you're an asshole and that's life...
Your lack of ethics makes you unpleasant and this is how life is for you.

United nations, men and women
People of different countries, gender and ethnicity.

Falling through the cracks of social politics foundation.
People who do not conform to society's norms are often neglected by the political system.

Fear and religion is what you'll never question.
You are afraid to question things that are based on religious beliefs.

You've lost your fucking mind, your morals out of line.
You have gone insane and your sense of morality is not in order.

Got no sense, just inflated pride average citizen.
You lack common sense but are still proud of being a mediocre person.

You've lost your fucking mind, your morals out of line.
Your mentality and morality are both damaged due to your actions and way of life.

Get a grip on reality, fuck your pride, fucking your dignity
Get a hold of yourself and face reality, put aside your ego, and disregard your dignity for now.

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