2. Step Forward was founded in 1989 in Umeå, Sweden, by Dennis Lyxzén and his friends, Toft Stade, Jens Norden and Henrik Jansson. Step Forward was one of the very first hardcore punk bands in Sweden that held on to the American straight edge lifestyle.
They soon released their first demo I Am Me and in October 1990, their second demo, Does It Make a Difference. During their existence they played a handful of gigs. Though most of these gigs were in the north Sweden were they were from.
Soon they started getting different opinions on what kind of songs they wanted to play. This finally came to a point from which there was no return and Step Forward called it quits. They did their last gig in December 1991.
In the year of 1996, a CD with Step Forward was released on the hardcore label Desperate Fight Records. It was titled It Did Make a Difference and contained the demo-recordings mentioned before and two of their live-sets. This Swedish Hardcore/Straight Edge band is no more but the scene didn’t follow them to the grave. From the ashes of Step Forward, a new Swedish Hardcore Punk band was created, Refused. The band was formed by Dennis Lyxzén in 1992 and revolutionized hardcore punk in Sweden and around the world.
Don't Care
Step Forward Lyrics
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These lyrics are a reflection of someone who is tired of being forced to speak their mind just to satisfy the expectations of others. The singer is well-aware of what the person they are speaking to wants to hear, but they refuse to waste their time and energy on it. The phrase "bottom line" suggests that the singer is not interested in small talk or beating around the bush. They want to cut straight to the point and not waste any time on trivial conversations.
The next few lines suggest that the person the singer is speaking to is someone who seems to thrive on drama and attention. The phrase "seek out problems to gain attention" suggests that this person constantly creates chaos in their life just to gain sympathy or attention from others. The singer, however, is not willing to indulge in this behavior and will not give this person the attention they crave. The phrase "no, not this time" suggests that the singer has dealt with this behavior before but is not willing to put up with it again.
In summary, these lyrics are about setting boundaries and refusing to play into other people's games. The singer is not interested in wasting their time or energy on superficial conversations or drama. They are taking control of their own life and refusing to let other people dictate their actions.
Line by Line Meaning
You're waiting on me to say what's on my mind but all you need to know is the bottom line.
You are expecting me to express my thoughts, but what matters is only the final decision.
Why waste my energy and my time. I'm past it all.
I refuse to put effort into this issue because I have already moved on from it.
Won't get what you want this time.
The outcome will not be in your favor as you expect.
It's almost like, you seek out. Problems to gain attention.
It appears as if you purposely create issues in order to draw attention to yourself.
But you won't gain mine, no you won't gain mine.
Your actions will not catch my attention or have an effect on me.
No, not this time.
This behavior has not worked in the past and will not do so now.
Contributed by Cameron R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.