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Anthem
Smith & Pyle Lyrics
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Black or white, brown or yellow
Now it's time we stand for our fellows
Left to right all together
Oe-oe-o
Fuck the walls, Rio to Tokyo
No matter where you're at let the love show
Oe-oe-o
Just sing it out
Just sing it out
We don't need a gun
Just sing it loud
Just sing it loud
All we need is love
Black or white, brown or yellow
Now it's time we stand for our fellows
Left to right all together
Oe-oe-o
Fuck the walls, Rio to Tokyo
No matter where you're at let the love show
Boys and girls all together
Oe-oe-o
Just sing it out
Just sing it out
We don't need a gun
Just sing it loud
Just sing it loud
All we need is love
Just sing it out
Just sing it out
We don't need a gun
Just sing it loud
Just sing it loud
All we need is love
Huh, huh
The lyrics of Smith & Pyle's song "Anthem" depict a sense of frustration and defeat at being constantly outdone or beaten by someone else. The repeated phrase "You beat me to it" suggests a feeling of being left behind or inadequate in comparison to the other person. The singer acknowledges their inability to fight through the situation and accepts the pain and disappointment it brings.
There is a sense of self-inflicted harm in the lyrics, represented by phrases such as "I fell into the ground again" and "Ripped a hole into my hand again." These actions seem to be a result of the singer's struggle to cope with their perceived shortcomings and the internal turmoil it causes.
The lyrics also delve into themes of conformity and blind following, expressed through lines like "March within your ranks again" and "Pull a branch straight off the tree and beat the shit out of your youth." This conveys a critique of mindlessness and the destructive nature of blindly adhering to societal norms or beliefs. The mentioning of zealotry, remedy, and sanity further suggests a disillusionment with a person or group's fanatical tendencies.
The song concludes with a wish for the other person to face consequences for their actions, hinting at a desire for justice or accountability. It also expresses the disappointment in believing that doing what is deemed right will always lead to negative outcomes.
Line by Line Meaning
You beat me to it
You accomplished something before I could
Beat me to it
You outperformed me in a specific task or situation
I can't fight through it
I am unable to overcome or endure the situation
Can't fight through it at all
I have absolutely no ability to overcome or endure the situation
I fell into the ground again
I experienced failure or disappointment once more
It hurts but not that bad
The pain is manageable or bearable
Ripped a hole into my hand again
I caused harm or damage to myself once more
The blood washed off with sand
The evidence or consequences of my actions were easily dismissed or ignored
March within your ranks again
Complying with the expectations and demands of a group
And give me all of your truths
Share your beliefs or convictions with me
Pull a branch straight off the tree and beat the shit out of your youth
Use your own past mistakes or experiences to discipline or criticize the younger generation
I can see your zealotry
I can perceive your excessive and fanatical devotion or enthusiasm
I can smell your remedy
I can detect the solution or supposed cure you propose
Now I fear your ecstasy
Now I am afraid of your intense and overwhelming joy or happiness
Here we go now we're cooking with glass
We are engaging in a dangerous or fragile endeavor
It's breaking off every wall
It is causing disruption or destruction in every aspect
Melts into one effigy of vices I can't recall
Combines into a representation of sins or negative qualities that I cannot remember
And I know you proved me wrong
I acknowledge that you have demonstrated my error or misconception
What's the good in believing what's best
What is the benefit of having faith in what is considered ideal or right
Will always turn out the worst
It will consistently result in the most unfavorable outcome
Light yourself and your house on fire
Destroy yourself and everything associated with you
Won't prove you had any curse
It will not demonstrate that you were cursed or unlucky
Did a fucking witch or a mummy ever catch you breaking any rules
Did any supernatural beings ever witness you violating any guidelines or regulations
Or did you just lose sight of anything
Or did you simply become unaware or oblivious to everything
That doesn't scream that it's cruel
That does not loudly proclaim its inherent brutality or harshness
And I wish you suffered consequences
I desire for you to experience the negative outcomes or repercussions of your actions
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Mitsuru, Shuhei Igari
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
ColeOctober
This video is amazing! This band is amazing. Love Shawnee Smith! :)) <3
B
Literally 'Laughin' til I peed' Ah, brilliant! I love these two CRAZY AMAZING gals! WOOHOO Smith & Pyle! :D Best band ever- might I add ;D <3 x
evilkween
it's simply amazing. I love the girls and i gotta say shawnee's daughter is so cute ^_^
Allison McIntyre
AMAZINGNESS!!!
OohhShiny
Haters are gonna hate, but please save us the time and don't bother writing about it on here. I Love Smith and Pyle and it came from loving Shawnee Smith, shes my hero and insperation and this band gives you somthing to laugh at and to feel. And i love the pictures i love seeing how their just like us and like having a laugh. ILoveSPB x
Zed
Always liked this song.
shawneesrocks
These are my fav movie stars and my musical/actress role models as you can tell by my username. They Rock
Clifford Lacy
Never knew Shawnee sang and now that i do, im greatful its country and not some rap shit!!!
haurumaki jabami
Lmfo i dont see shawnee sang rap and she sang in à band named fydolla ho too
Ray Blake
I <3 SHWANNEE !!