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)
I'm Your Opposite Number
Strike Anywhere Lyrics
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Freedom 'till death, death until birth
Lower the flags, raise up the earth
Freedom 'till death, death until birth
Yeah, we lower the flags, raise up the earth
Freedom 'till death, death until birth
Lower the flags, raise up the earth
We're still fighting each other
I'm your opposite number
I know we didn't have a say
I'm your opposite number
Unwritten violence
Aristocratic outrage
Where you there, where you there?
Were you there, were you there, were you there?
Forgotten in all of this change, change, change
New faces, same system
It's true
Fuck you!
I'm your opposite number
I'm your opposite number
Judges and victims
They rotate the symptoms
Where you there, where you there?
Were you there, were you there, were you there?
Forgotten in all of this change
New faces, same system
It's true
Fuck you!
Lower the flags, raise up the earth
Freedom 'till death, death until birth
Lower the flags, raise up the earth
Freedom 'till death, death until birth
Lower the flags, raise up the earth
Freedom 'till death, death until birth
Lower the flags, raise up the earth
Freedom 'till death, death until birth
Lower the flags, raise up the earth
Freedom 'till death, death until birth
Lower the flags, raise up the earth
Freedom 'till death, death until birth
The lyrics of Strike Anywhere's song "I'm Your Opposite Number" speak of the continuous battle between opposing forces, highlighting the importance of freedom and the struggle that comes with it. The repeated chorus of "lower the flags, raise up the earth, freedom 'till death, death until birth" suggests that the fight for freedom is ongoing and that it is worth dying for. The line "I'm your opposite number" further emphasizes the idea that we are all in this struggle together, on opposing sides but fighting for the same cause.
The verse "unwritten violence, aristocratic outrage, were you there, were you there?" speaks to the violent nature of the fight for freedom and the idea that even those in power may use violence to oppress and maintain their control. "New faces, same system, it's true, fuck you!" suggests that even though things may change superficially, the underlying system remains the same, and the fight for freedom must continue.
Overall, the lyrics of this song speak to the idea that the battle for freedom and equality is ongoing and that each person has a role to play in it, regardless of which "side" they may be on. The use of powerful lyrics and repetition throughout the song emphasizes the importance and urgency of this cause.
Line by Line Meaning
Lower the flags, raise up the earth
We need to establish a new order and let go of the old ways of doing things.
Freedom 'till death, death until birth
We desire freedom so much that we're willing to die for it and see it through to the next generation.
We're still fighting each other
Despite our common goals, we seem to be fighting each other instead of working together to bring about change.
I'm your opposite number
I understand where you're coming from, but I don't necessarily agree with everything you stand for.
Unwritten violence
There is a sense of violence simmering beneath the surface, which has yet to be unleashed.
Aristocratic outrage
The ruling class is outraged by our demands for change, but they fail to see that we are fighting for a better world for everyone.
Forgotten in all of this change, change, change
Amidst all the changes happening around us, some people are being left behind and forgotten.
New faces, same system
Despite new people coming into power, the same corrupt system remains in place.
Fuck you!
We are angry and frustrated with the current state of affairs, and we want to make our voices heard.
Judges and victims, they rotate the symptoms
The oppressed become the oppressors, and the cycle of violence and injustice continues.
Contributed by Nathaniel G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Darby Howard
love it!!!
Jacek Klos-Wygas
awesome voice.
Heroes of Hyrule
This is my entire political philosophy in one song! Still!
J-mo Hunter
Strike Anywhere is now mandatory listening
Matt Kaiser
Still true. To this day
Kevin Kosobook
This.is.fucking.addicting.
Rodrigo Ruiz Cuneo
2020, great force song!!!
djzenelvis
a great song
William Shaw
More please.
Добрый Кабан
отлично!!!!