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)
Two Thousand Voices
Strike Anywhere Lyrics
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The One!
One big dream we don't give up
Steel-eyed through the pressure drop
Thirst and hunger
Workday rhymes
In disastrous times
This family
We draw so close
Outside of the lines
We're still screaming
For the music
The meaning
meaning what is right
Two thousand
Other souls burn bright
all in
This entertainment
Break out
Or be contained in it
Reaction
Reaction
Are we all forgetting?
all in
This entertainment
Break out
Or be contained in it
Reaction
Reaction
Are we all forgetting why?
All forgetting why
The clothes of the
Rebel sound
Don't fit
Lost in an instant
we all fall down to
Build up
This family
We draw so close
Outside of the lines
We're still screaming
The music
The meaning
Screaming for our rights
Two thousand
Other souls burn bright
Tonight
All in
This entertainment
Break out
Or be contained in it
Reaction
Reaction
Are we all forgetting why?
I won't
Take it or leave it
The question's asked:
Do you still believe it?
Reaction
Reaction
Are we all forgetting why?
Where is your courage?
Wasted!
Where is the courage that
Has brought you to this place
Sold into the fashions
Of the false heroes' fight
Souls burn bright
In the song "Two Thousand Voices" by Strike Anywhere, the band expresses their message of hope and perseverance amid difficult times. The first verse reflects on a collective dream that seems to have vanished, but the band urges listeners to not give up and stay strong even under pressure. The lines "Thirst and hunger, workday rhymes, in disastrous times" highlights the struggles that people go through while chasing their dreams.
The chorus emphasizes the importance of music and how it gives meaning to people's lives. The lyrics "We're still screaming for the music, the meaning, meaning what is right, two thousand other souls burn bright" suggest that the band and their fans are all in this together, united by a common love for music and a desire to do what is right. Similarly, the second verse urges people to break out of the mold and stand up for what they believe in, rather than getting trapped in the confines of entertainment and consumerism.
The bridge is a call to action, asking listeners to question whether they still believe in their causes and have the courage to fight for them. The final lines "Where is your courage? Wasted! Where is the courage that has brought you to this place?" serve as a reminder to stay true to oneself and keep fighting for what one believes in.
Line by Line Meaning
Where did it go?
What happened to our one big dream?
The One!
Our one big dream.
One big dream we don't give up
We refuse to give up on our one big dream.
Steel-eyed through the pressure drop
We stay strong even when things get tough.
Thirst and hunger
Our drive and ambition.
Workday rhymes
The music we create despite everyday struggles.
In disastrous times
Even in tough times, we remain hopeful.
Build up
This family
We draw so close
Outside of the lines
We're still screaming
For the music
The meaning
We depend on each other and our creative expression to make sense of the world and push back against societal norms.
meaning what is right
Standing up for our beliefs and morals.
Two thousand
Other souls burn bright
We are not alone in our struggles and others share our passions.
all in
This entertainment
Break out
Or be contained in it
Reaction
Reaction
Are we all forgetting?
Are we truly challenging the status quo or just following the same patterns?
All forgetting why
The clothes of the
Rebel sound
Don't fit
Lost in an instant
We've lost sight of what it means to rebel against societal norms.
we all fall down to
We all succumb to societal pressures.
Screaming for our rights
Two thousand
Other souls burn bright
Tonight
We are taking action and standing up for what we believe in alongside others.
I won't
Take it or leave it
The question's asked:
Do you still believe it?
We refuse to blindly accept what's given to us and continue to question the world around us.
Where is your courage?
Wasted!
What happened to our bravery and willingness to fight for what we believe in?
Where is the courage that
Has brought you to this place
Sold into the fashions
Of the false heroes' fight
Souls burn bright
We've lost sight of what it truly means to be courageous and have traded our conviction for trends and imitations.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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