If you were at a Supertouch show in '89 you'd see Adidas Ewings, flannel Stussy gear and probably Starter elbow pads on Ryan, and maybe a tie-dyed GB shirt or something. So cool. Anyways Supertouch was a great band, with songs on "NYC HC: The Way It Is" and the Anti-Matter comp, respectively, as bookends to their 7" and their LP, "The Earth is Flat." The LP was definitely ahead of its time, it's got groove like sick, so sincere and challenging, starting off with the words "I've been drinking all night," keep in mind they had a predominantly straight edge audience. Mark Ryan was NOT straight edge. Anyways they broke up sometime in the '90s before their second LP was recorded. Word was Mark Ryan became a porn star, which is probably true, but now he's in another band, Steady Roosevelt, who are decent but no Supertouch. In conclusion, Mark Ryan is the man, Unwritten Law suck and Mark Ryan is the man.
Understanding
Supertouch Lyrics
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Evrybody knows what's right but that doesnt make a difference
Something to tell but in tdifferent words
Different than what you just heard
Not thinking the same thoughts or having the same fears
Mybe not as intense, but maybe just as clear
And just like a little child we all do what it takes
Just want to walk this earth fearless and unashamed
Take this into account and let people decide and choose
Enviornment and expreience help build a mind
It's all up to you what you wanna take inside
And take to your own advantage
To futher your understanding
To use however you want to that choice is for you
Some people guess and some people know
Do you ever wonder who; s letting it show?
Some people they make this world ugly
They look down on you, they look down on me
With their fake smiles they make this world ugly
They look down on you, they look down on me
They look down on us all
Iv'e seen so many people that try to make you feel like yours
Not their equal but don't even put them in their place
Cause you know, that it's not race
Unlike them dont make your life a waste
Unlike them dont make your life a waste
Supertouch's song, "Understanding," sheds light on the fact that people judge life through their experiences. Even though everyone knows what's right, it doesn't make a difference because we all perceive things differently. The lyrics articulate the importance of respecting individual perspectives regardless of whether they are divergent from our own.
The lyrics convey the idea that while we express the same sentiments, our accounts may differ in words. Each person has their own background, which helps shape their perceptions, and it is up to the individual to decide what they deem necessary to take inside to further their understanding. The song's lyrics support the need to be fearless and unashamed of oneself as everyone deserves to walk the earth.
The song speaks of some people's ability to make the world an ugly place by looking down on others. Therefore, the song advises the listener to avoid people who try to belittle them or make them feel inferior. Instead, we should use our experiences to our advantage to help us understand the world better.
Line by Line Meaning
People judge life based on their own exprience
Individuals evaluate existence based on their unique encounters
Evrybody knows what's right but that doesnt make a difference
Common knowledge of morality does not always affect behavior
Something to tell but in tdifferent words
Having a message to convey but using a distinct approach
Different than what you just heard
Differing from previously stated information
Not thinking the same thoughts or having the same fears
Individuals may not have identical thoughts or fears
Mybe not as intense, but maybe just as clear
Little variance in intensity, but equal in clarity
And just like a little child we all do what it takes
Similar to young children, we all do what is necessary
Just want to walk this earth fearless and unashamed
Desiring to live boldly and unapologetically
You have your own perspective but not everyone is like you
Individual viewpoints differ from others
Take this into account and let people decide and choose
Consider another's viewpoint and permit them to decide for themselves
Enviornment and expreience help build a mind
The mind is influenced by surroundings and past occurrences
It's all up to you what you wanna take inside
It is up to the individual to determine what to accept
And take to your own advantage
Benefit from personal choices
To futher your understanding
Expand comprehension of the world
To use however you want to that choice is for you
Usage of newfound knowledge is at one's discretion
Some people guess and some people know
Some individuals are uncertain, while others are aware
Do you ever wonder who's letting it show?
Questioning who presents their true selves
Some people they make this world ugly
Certain individuals render existence unpleasant
They look down on you, they look down on me
They have a disdainful attitude towards others
With their fake smiles they make this world ugly
Their inauthentic facades contribute to a negative environment
They look down on us all
They hold a superior attitude towards everyone
Iv'e seen so many people that try to make you feel like yours
Numerous individuals attempt to make one feel inferior
Not their equal but don't even put them in their place
Despite not being inferior, disregarding the attempt to belittle
Cause you know, that it's not race
Realizing that it is not a matter of ethnicity
Unlike them dont make your life a waste
Do not allow others to devalue one's existence
Unlike them dont make your life a waste
Do not allow others to devalue one's existence
Contributed by Wyatt B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
driven2sin
one of the best albumns ever - time changes never smoother anywhere
Brainwormed
Totally agree on "What If?" & this being the strongest jams. Engine is a solid jam, too.
Christopher Pawloski
Seeing this live in Middlesex College changed my life
The Heat
Emo before emo existed. Total stream of conscience. Great song
David Michael
life changer for me 20 years ago and today. i love mark ryan
najlepsezelje
Biz drinkin "pivə var Biz drinkin "cin var Nə olursa olsun şüşə var Biz drinkin "hər şey var.
najlepsezelje
neden bu video 10 dakika sürer?
SoulForce Revolution
The earth is flat!
reformtorta
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najlepsezelje
Və daha sərxoş idi və bütün gecə qədər atdı