The introduction of bands like S.O.A. and Minor Threat signaled a change in the mood of the DC hardcore scene. Early hardcore acts like the Teen Idles and the Untouchables had a light-hearted vibe. Songs were often goofy and humorous and few ever approached any sort of serious subject. The new crop of bands that formed, though, like S.O.A., Minor Threat and Youth Brigade, were angrier and projected a tougher image. S.O.A. was a perfect example of this. Musically not as strong as their peers in Minor Threat, their style was simple thrash with Henry's monotone bark on top of the mix. The songs were usually about things that made Henry mad, like girls and cops, or his love of fighting. Despite their rudimentary style and limited musical ability, S.O.A.'s live performances were reportedly exhilarating.
After several shows, Simon left the band to attend college. He was replaced by Ivor Hanson. Dischord Records wanted to put out an S.O.A. release, but the infant label also wanted to put out a record by Minor Threat and there was not enough money to do both. The band had already recorded while Simon was in the group, so Henry solved the problem by paying for pressing of the record himself with money he saved while working as a manager at an ice cream store.
While things were looking up for S.O.A., fate would soon intervene. Henry was offered a chance to audition for LA's Black Flag. After practicing with the band in New York, he was asked to join as their singer. Word of Henry's new gig soon filtered back to Henry's friends in DC, who had mixed feelings about his imminent departure for the west coast. The rest of S.O.A. was particularly disillusioned, as it would likely mean the end of the band. S.O.A.'s last gig was in Philadelphia opening for Black Flag, after which Henry left town with that band.
Henry had approached Ian MacKaye's younger brother Alec about taking over for him in S.O.A., but Alec didn't want to sing Henry's words. Instead, he, along with Michael Hampton and Ivor Hanson, formed the Faith, while Wendel Blow joined proto-skinhead act Iron Cross and later co-founded Lethal Intent. Henry, after changing his last name to Rollins, went on to sing for Black Flag until their demise in 1986.
Riot
State of Alert Lyrics
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There's no choice, they've turned on you
Destroy the city, smash it all to bits
They won't stop, they don't give a shit
[Chorus:]
Sticks and stones- Riot
Break your bones- Riot
You're the Blame- Riot
You're gonna die, you and your friends
You made it start, they made it end
[Chorus]
The lyrics of State of Alert's song Riot depict a chaotic and violent scenario taking place on the streets. The first verse suggests that there is an ongoing war, which leaves people with no choice as they are being targeted. The second verse suggests a complete breakdown of societal order as people begin to destroy the city and the forces of law and order no longer hold sway. The repeated lines in the chorus emphasize the destructive and dangerous nature of the riots, with sticks and stones breaking bones and stores going up in flames.
The lyrics suggest that there is a sense of blaming the victims for the violence they are experiencing. The line "You're the blame" in the chorus implies that the people who are being attacked and killed are somehow responsible for the situation.
One interpretation of the lyrics is that the song is a commentary on the cyclical nature of violence and how it can quickly spiral out of control. The lyrics seem to suggest that the rioters are acting in a way that is indiscriminate and senseless, without regard for human life or property.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a war on the street, watcha gonna do
The situation outside has become violent and dangerous. What actions do you plan to take to protect yourself?
There's no choice, they've turned on you
You have no other option but to defend yourself because they have become hostile.
Destroy the city, smash it all to bits
They want to cause chaos in the city and destroy everything in their path.
They won't stop, they don't give a shit
The rioters have no intention of stopping and don't care about the damage they're causing.
Sticks and stones- Riot
Rioters will use any means possible to cause harm and destruction.
Break your bones- Riot
The violence will result in serious physical harm, potentially even broken bones.
Stores in Flames- Riot
Businesses and stores will be set on fire and destroyed during the riot.
You're the Blame- Riot
The blame for the riot and its consequences will be placed on those who started it.
You're gonna die, you and your friends
The riots will result in fatalities, including the possibility of you and your friends.
You made it start, they made it end
You might have initiated the riot, but the consequences and end result are out of your control.
Contributed by Elena O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Nabeel Nabeel
..O Allaah, You certainly Know I have not fabricated a lie against You Choosing me Your caliph on the whole world, a supporter of the truth which has been revealed in the Great Quran upon the messenger of Allaah, Mohammed, and all messengers, may Allaah's prayers of (forgiveness) and peace be upon them and I salute them all with respect from the first of them to the seal of them the illiterate prophet Mohammed, the messenger of Allaah with the Great Quran; Allaah's message to the worlds. And I call the worlds to what all prophets and messengers had called them; to worship Allaah alone no partners with Him and we are upright and submitting worshippers of Him. Indeed I am not of the polytheists, but the chosen caliph of Allaah on the worlds. O Allaah, If I were a liar, it would be to my own loss and give power to the swarm of the haematic strain of the firm planning by the permission of Allaah Lord of the worlds, against whoever invent lies against You. So who would restrain Allaah's planning from upon wrongdoers in the worlds? Certainly, disbelievers are lost in delusions. Or who would hold it back from upon Nasser Mohammed Al-Yamani if he made up something in the name of Allaah concerning choosing him His caliph on the whole world? O my Lord, You indeed Know I did not fabricate the fact that I am Imam Mahdi Nasser Mohammed, Allaah's caliph on the worlds with the power of knowledge, the true clarification of the Great Quran. Verily, You have Said and Your words are indeed the most truthful:
{ فَلَا أُقْسِمُ بِمَا تُبْصِرُونَ ﴿٣٨﴾ وَمَا لَا تُبْصِرُونَ ﴿٣٩﴾ إِنَّهُ لَقَوْلُ رَسُولٍ كَرِيمٍ ﴿٤٠﴾ وَمَا هُوَ بِقَوْلِ شَاعِرٍ ۚ قَلِيلًا مَّا تُؤْمِنُونَ ﴿٤١﴾ وَلَا بِقَوْلِ كَاهِنٍ ۚ قَلِيلًا مَّا تَذَكَّرُونَ ﴿٤٢﴾ تَنزِيلٌ مِّن رَّبِّ الْعَالَمِينَ ﴿٤٣﴾ وَلَوْ تَقَوَّلَ عَلَيْنَا بَعْضَ الْأَقَاوِيلِ ﴿٤٤﴾ لَأَخَذْنَا مِنْهُ بِالْيَمِينِ ﴿٤٥﴾ ثُمَّ لَقَطَعْنَا مِنْهُ الْوَتِينَ ﴿٤٦﴾ فَمَا مِنكُم مِّنْ أَحَدٍ عَنْهُ حَاجِزِينَ ﴿٤٧﴾ وَإِنَّهُ لَتَذْكِرَةٌ لِّلْمُتَّقِينَ ﴿٤٨﴾ وَإِنَّا لَنَعْلَمُ أَنَّ مِنكُم مُّكَذِّبِينَ ﴿٤٩﴾ وَإِنَّهُ لَحَسْرَةٌ عَلَى الْكَافِرِينَ ﴿٥٠﴾ وَإِنَّهُ لَحَقُّ الْيَقِينِ ﴿٥١﴾ فَسَبِّحْ بِاسْمِ رَبِّكَ الْعَظِيمِ ﴿٥٢﴾ }صدق الله العظيم
[ سورة الحاقة ].
{Now, I do swear by whatever you see, (38) and whatever you cannot see! (39) Indeed, this ˹Quran˺ is the recitation of a noble Messenger. (40) And it is not the word of a poet; little do you believe. (41) Nor the word of a soothsayer; little do you remember. (42) [It is] a revelation from the Lord of the worlds. (43) Had the Messenger made up something in Our Name, (44) We would have seized him by the right side (45) And then certainly should have cut off his life artery (46) And none of you could withhold Us from (punishing) him. (47) And indeed, the Qur'an is a reminder for the pious (48) And indeed, We know that among you are deniers. (49) And lo! it is indeed an anguish for the disbelievers. (50) And lo! it is absolute truth. (51) So exalt the name of your Lord, the Most Great. (52)} 69:38-51
Glorified and highly Exalted is You, my Lord, upon what they associate with You, Exalted is Allaah the Great.
My Lord, Support me with the firm planning of COVID because they have denied me. And Guide many thereby and Mislead many thereby indeed You are All-Encompassing of wrongdoers. O Allaah, there are no glad tidings for wrongdoers who break the covenant of Allaah after contracting it and sever that which Allaah has Ordered to be joined and cause corruption on earth. It is those who are the defiantly disobedient
Exalted is your Lord, the Lord of might, above what they describe. And peace upon the messengers. And all praise is due to Allaah; Lord of the worlds
Allaah's caliph on the worlds and His servant; Imam Mahdi Nasser Mohammed Al-Yamani
Imam Mahdi Nasser Mohammed Al-Yamani
27- Jumada I - 1443 AH
31-12-2021 AD
05:43 AM
[According to the official time of Mecca Mother of Towns]
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http://www.mahdialumma.org/showthread.php?t=43850
Barbara Gdisis
one year after the attack on the U.S. Capitol, lives are still changed. Hundreds of charged defendants still face jail time, and dozens are still recovering from injuries. And one local man has found a new mission. In the earliest minutes of the riot, it wasn’t the sight, but the sound that stood out to U.S. Capitol Police Officer Harry…
Marky Mark
Would you say the same about BLM riots? Are you an honest person?
morgan !
@Marky Mark blm riots not protest
smithologist
NOW they are on high alert. 1 year ago today they were just letting people in. THE HORROR!
abocas
Ehhh, they were prevented from being on high alert. I thought you might have followed the news lately ...
Austin 8thGen Texan
@Tony Smith "Patriots?" Eh.... 🙄
Tony Smith
@Austin 8thGen Texan yes the unarmed Americans are Patriots
Benjamin Gagne
With the amount of fraud in that building... Left and Right should have been dragging those politicians out together.
Barbara Gdisis
Gonell, who helped defend the US Capitol against a mob of supporters of then-President Donald Trump as a joint session of Congress met to count the country's electoral votes, spoke about the troubles he's dealt with in the year since the attack. That includes ongoing therapy for his mental health, injuries that prevent him from raising his left arm, and enduring emotional trauma.
Batsy LaMancha
Oh man. Poor baby lol