They have toured with such notable bands as: The Acacia Strain, Architects, Bleeding Through, Comeback Kid, Counterparts, Every Time I Die, For Today, The Ghost Inside, Norma Jean, Stick to Your Guns, and Underoath. They were featured on the All Stars Tour in 2012 and 2013, as well as playing on the Warped Tour in 2014.
Current members:
Drew York - vocals
Tom Williams - guitar
Anthony Altamura - bass
Craig Reynolds - drums
Discography:
2001 - People Over Profit
2003 - Audio Prozac
2005 - Our Oceania
2008 - Villains
2009 - Make Your Own History
2011 - Rising Sun
2013 - Anonymous
2015 - Subliminal Criminals
2017 - Only Death Is Real
2019 - Internal Atomics
Goodnight Alt-Right
Stray From the Path Lyrics
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The punishment fits the crime
Keep your head held high and you'll find out why
That this raised fist ain't afraid to fly
Yeah, you just got knocked the fuck out
The punishment fits the crime
Keep your head held high and you'll find out why
'77 since the '88
Had to look at my phone, 'cause I couldn't believe the date
It's 2017, in a 40's trend
With a racist president that's "Making everything great again"
But tell me when this was fucking okay?
All the streets and the screens popping triple K's
You want the peace? uh-huh, nah, that won't fly here
'Cause if you blink, they're pushing you back three hundred years
Call it what you want, but it's an eye for an eye
I'll mark you with a down right down, a right up right
They're trying to censor that they're the fucking oppressor
And all you say is that it's wrong when they're swinging at Spencer?
Brand yourself like a bull when it sees red
"Make the lie big", that's what he said
Fuck him and fuck you too, and appreciate
That if you preach hate, then expect hate
You just got knocked the fuck out
The punishment fits the crime
Keep your head held high and you'll find out why
That this raised fist ain't afraid to fly
Yeah, you just got knocked the fuck out
The punishment fits the crime
Keep your head held high and you'll find out why
That this raised fist, it ain't afraid to fly
Lowest of the low, rats out of their holes
We never used to let these dickheads have any control
Speech is "free", but it comes with a price
And if you're speaking out some bullshit, I'll give you advice
Hit 'em with a left, a left, and a right
Got 'em dropping like flies with the stars in their eyes
Yeah, so fuck them and fuck you too and appreciate
That if you preach hate, then expect hate
You just got knocked the fuck out
The punishment fits the crime
So keep your head held high and you'll find out why
That this raised fist ain't afraid to fly
Yeah, you just got knocked the fuck out
The punishment fits the crime
Keep your head held high and you'll find out why
That this raised fist, it ain't afraid to fly
What makes you think this is okay?
What makes you think you're the superior race?
What makes you think this is alright?
Goodnight alt-right!
If you preach hate, then expect hate
If you preach hate, then expect hate
Nazi punks, fuck off!
(So now you heard it from me and the Dead Kennedys)
Nazi punks, fuck off!
Nazi punks, fuck off!
The song 'Goodnight Alt-right' by Stray from the Path is a powerful protest song against the current rise of white supremacy and alt-right movements across the United States. The opening lines of the song, "You just got knocked the fuck out, The punishment fits the crime" suggest that the band is taking a strong stance against the actions of the alt-right and is not afraid to confront or fight them. The raised fist mentioned in the song signifies a symbol of solidarity and resistance against the oppression.
The next set of lyrics address the current political climate in the US, where the rise of white supremacists often goes hand in hand with far-right politics. The lines "With a racist president that's "Making everything great again", "All the streets and the screens popping triple K's" and "Brand yourself like a bull when it sees red" are all explicitly critical of the Trump administration for enabling and emboldening the alt-right. The song rejects the notion that their hateful speech is ‘free’ or protected, but rather that it comes at a cost.
The song is a call to action for those who want to oppose the alt-right: "Hit 'em with a left, a left, and a right / Got 'em dropping like flies with the stars in their eyes." The band is explicit in its critique of those who preach hate, arguing that they should expect hate in return. The song ends with a message of intolerance for the alt-right, telling them that they will not be allowed to continue their hateful and divisive agenda.
Line by Line Meaning
You just got knocked the fuck out
An admonition to the alt-right, reminding them that their hate has consequences and that they will receive retaliation in kind.
The punishment fits the crime
Since the alt-right has been shouting their hate and violence for so long, they should expect to get it back if they continue to spout harmful ideas.
Keep your head held high and you'll find out why
The alt-right should get ready for revenge by readying themselves for a fight they can never win.
That this raised fist ain't afraid to fly
The alt-right should take this warning seriously, as they will be beaten if they try to approach with physical violence.
'77 since the '88
From 1977 to 1988, punks stood up to Neo-Nazis, taught the alt-right to fear being shown that such behavior is not okay.
Had to look at my phone, 'cause I couldn't believe the date
It's 2017, and yet the alt-right still exists although it has no place in this modern world.
It's 2017, in a 40's trend
The presence of discrimination in a world as modern as ours is absurd and puts us back into the dark ages.
With a racist president that's 'Making everything great again'
The current state of the White House fuels alt-right ideologies, which makes our country more dangerous for everyone.
But tell me when this was fucking okay?
How long has such behavior been okay in American society?
All the streets and the screens popping triple K's
White nationalists come in large groups to get their message across with their KKK garb, or on social media since they feel it is okay to say anything and everything they want because no one stands up to them.
You want the peace? uh-huh, nah, that won't fly here
The alt-right cannot talk about peace when they continue to spout hateful, violent messaging.
'Cause if you blink, they're pushing you back three hundred years
Such behavior will take our country back to another era and society will not grow in a positive way.
Call it what you want, but it's an eye for an eye
People want revenge and so will act to punish the alt-right for their hateful ideology.
I'll mark you with a down right down, a right up right
The person talking will make a gesture to mark an 'X' on those who practice hate and discriminating ideologies.
They're trying to censor that they're the fucking oppressor
The alt-right tries to tell others not to express their own beliefs, while also oppressing people of color and minorities.
And all you say is that it's wrong when they're swinging at Spencer?
People stand up and say that the alt-right is wrong when they hurt people who would not hurt a fly.
Brand yourself like a bull when it sees red
The alt-right wears their hate as a badge of honor, and takes pride in their discriminatory actions.
'Make the lie big', that's what he said
Alt-right (amongst others) propagates lies as a way of living and seems to take delight in doing so.
Fuck him and fuck you too, and appreciate
The alt-right can continue to spout their falsities, but we will continue to celebrate our diversity and support those who do the same.
That if you preach hate, then expect hate
The people will return the same hate message back at those who promote discrimination and hate.
Lowest of the low, rats out of their holes
The alt-right exists at the lowest part of society, and crawls out of the darkness to bring its hateful ideology to the world.
We never used to let these dickheads have any control
The history of the world has shown that once such harmful ideologies take hold, society crumbles, which is why these ideologies must be opposed.
Speech is 'free', but it comes with a price
The alt-right thinks they can spout whatever discriminatory statement they want because of ‘free’ speech, however, their speech comes with consequences.
And if you're speaking out some bullshit, I'll give you advice
The alt-right needs to be ready for everyone who will respond in kind and shut them down, so they have a choice to stop their vile messaging.
Hit 'em with a left, a left, and a right
People will counter the alt-right's physical altercation with their own methods to protect themselves and their friends.
Got 'em dropping like flies with the stars in their eyes
People will beat the alt-right back and they will fall with no hope left for themselves.
Yeah, so fuck them and fuck you too and appreciate
The alt-right should be able to appreciate that society does not accept their harmful ideologies and they will be treated similarly.
What makes you think this is okay?
The question is directed at the alt-right, and hints at the idea that their messages are not okay
What makes you think you're the superior race?
The alt-right gives the impression that they are better and superior, but they are not and need to understand that.
What makes you think this is alright?
The alt-right assumes that society is accepting of their hateful attitudes, which is not true, and thus they will face consequences.
Goodnight alt-right!
A final warning to the alt-right that their prejudice has no place in this society.
Nazi punks, fuck off!
Used to unify the masses against the alt-right, and to tell the Nazis to leave us alone, both literally and figuratively.
(So now you heard it from me and the Dead Kennedys)
The introduction to the famous tune is an endorsement done by the band themselves.
Nazi punks, fuck off!
Said as a way of indicating that the message bears repeating
Nazi punks, fuck off!
An admittedly vulgar but strong call to action statement against the alt-right.
Lyrics © THE ROYALTY NETWORK INC., Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Songtrust Ave
Written by: Andrew Di Jorio, Anthony Altamura, Craig Beveridge Reynolds, Thomas Williams, William Scott Putney
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@iwasoncecool
Twink 182.
@andreamitchell4758
stink one eighty jew
@SpectralUmbreon197
Everything Else > Black Veil Brides > This
@zaonikoviolet
This song and the comments are truly a time capsule.
@ftwallday3112
Nazi swine mad fr
@Red1676
Proved who the true sheep are.
@shlomoshekelsteinbergowitz6960
@@ftwallday3112 cope
@markanderson1459
This guy is so hardcore, he even still lives with mommy, truthfully. (thank you 4chan). He probably yells at her to make him a pb&j while playing call of duty, knows nothing at all about any kind of history, low-information massive opinion.
@mr.speyside5240
What a sad individual. He is so angry because he has yet to live his life as a man. Teenage angst going into his 30s. 😂
@xG30xpwnz
Still can't believe a song about beating up Nazis/racists made so many man babies cry