Strike Anywhere is a political band, with lyrics touching on such issues as police brutality, anarchism, anti-capitalism, women's rights, animal rights, and globalization. They have also contributed tracks to political benefit albums, such as a live version of "Sunset on 32nd" for 1157 Wheeler Avenue: A Memorial for Amadou Diallo and "To the World" for the Rock Against Bush, Vol. 1 album. According to the liner notes for their album Change is a Sound, they support "the vegetarian lifestyle, the living wage movement, and the fight against corporate globalization".
Current Members:
* Thomas Barnett - Vocals
* Matt Smith - Guitar/Vocals
* Garth Petrie - Bass
* Eric Kane - Drums
* Mark Miller - Guitar/Vocals
Former:
* Matt Sherwood - Guitar/Vocals (1999-2007)
Antidote
Strike Anywhere Lyrics
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I watch you struggle with your own antidote, then you spit it out
And I can't breathe while I watch you sell yourself into the world
You try to steal my life
Now. Kill the hatred with a new sound. Put a new voice in a dry mouth
Breaking the prison inside - we're running riot
Now. Kill the hatred with a new sound. Put a new voice in a dry mouth
Will we bide our time afraid? Will we wait or overthrow?
Beauty in our makeup peace in a gun cut the picture of yourself
In resistance to prove at least one of these colors does bleed and run
It's the war inside of us all
Poverty is the biggest strongest jail that the government ever built
So we go paralyzed by the lie of socialized violence
And while American culture seeds stagnation with its guilt our
Society is the lie we define with our silence
A living thing the sound fe run lasting forever always
The lyrics to Strike Anywhere's song Antidote delve into the themes of struggle, resistance, and rebellion against societal norms. The opening line, "to sleep with anger every day," suggests a constant state of frustration and discontent. It is followed by the idea of putting one's prayers in someone else's mouth, showcasing a sense of powerlessness.
The "antidote" referred to in the lyrics could signify a form of escape or coping mechanism, but the line "struggle with your own antidote, then you spit it out" shows that it is not always effective. Watching someone sell themselves into the world could relate to the pressures of conforming to societal norms and sacrificing individuality. The line "You try to steal my life" could suggest the pressures or expectations of others to fit a particular mold, leading to a loss of one's identity.
The chorus speaks to the need for change and the power of music in resistance. "Breaking the prison inside - we're running riot" implies a breaking away from societal norms and expectations, and the line "put a new voice in a dry mouth" speaks to the transformative potential of new ideas and perspectives. The lyric "Will we wait or overthrow?" highlights the choice between accepting the status quo or fighting for change.
Overall, the lyrics of Antidote are a call to resist societal pressures and fight for individuality and change, using the powerful tool of music to do so.
Line by Line Meaning
To sleep with anger every day - to put your prayers in someone's mouth
Living with rage every day, entrusting your hopes and dreams to someone else
I watch you struggle with your own antidote, then you spit it out
Observing someone grappling with their own solution to their problems until they discard it
And I can't breathe while I watch you sell yourself into the world
Feeling suffocated while witnessing someone compromising their values for societal acceptance
You try to steal my life
Someone attempting to take away your sense of self
Now. Kill the hatred with a new sound. Put a new voice in a dry mouth
Eradicate negativity by introducing a fresh perspective and new outlook to someone who has lost hope
Breaking the prison inside - we're running riot
Overcoming internal obstacles and taking charge of one's life
Will we bide our time afraid? Will we wait or overthrow?
Are we content living in fear, or are we willing to take action and effect change?
All these things in my life dem a stain to remove
There are many negative experiences in life that leave lasting marks
Beauty in our makeup peace in a gun cut the picture of yourself
We can find harmony and artistry in the most unexpected places
In resistance to prove at least one of these colors does bleed and run
Fighting against oppression to demonstrate that even the strongest systems can be challenged
It's the war inside of us all
Everyone struggles with internal battles
Poverty is the biggest strongest jail that the government ever built
The societal construct of poverty is one of the most impactful forms of oppression
So we go paralyzed by the lie of socialized violence
The belief that violence is an acceptable societal norm can leave individuals feeling powerless to effect change
And while American culture seeds stagnation with its guilt our
The negative aspects of American culture can promote inaction and complacency
Society is the lie we define with our silence
Our collective societal norms are shaped by what we permit through our inaction
A living thing the sound fe run lasting forever always
Music is a vibrant, enduring force that will always be present in our lives
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Lukasz Gottwald, Trevor Smith
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