They officially broke up in 2003. Shortly after that, Doug and Dave formed Motel Blonde. Doug currently performs with Doug McKean and the Stuntmen and occasionally Boys From The County Hell. Dave plays drums with Roger Hoover & The Whiskeyhounds, renamed The Magpies.
In January 2008 they played a one-time reunion show at the White Water Tavern in Little Rock, Arkansas and they need to play in their home town of cleveland, ohio.
White Flag
The GC5 Lyrics
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Revenge is sweet but it's all at my expense
Bipolar treatment has got me feeling blue
I'm paralyzed and I don't know what to do
So let me put up the white flag, let me surrender
Don't you fucking kick me when I'm down
You're so abusive, I'm so reclusive
I'm already beaten to the ground
Time's gonna heal all wounds but mine
Mistakes I made as a part of growing up
All my life I've been running out of luck
Said I was wrong, I tried to compromise
All I could see was anger in your eyes
I try to let my guard down in this place
Face to face you act in good faith
But I turn my back and I'm under attack
The lyrics to The GC5's song White Flag appear to be about someone who is struggling with their anger and the consequences of their actions. The first few lines suggest that the singer's anger has become a permanent fixture in their life and that seeking revenge has only caused them more problems. The mention of bipolar treatment hints at a possible mental health issue that is causing the singer to feel powerless and unsure of what to do.
The chorus is a plea for mercy or at least an end to the abuse, with the singer saying that they are surrendering and asking not to be kicked while they are down. The second verse adds another layer to the story, as the singer describes their abuser as someone who is complaining about a victimless crime and unable to see their own role in the situation. The singer also reflects on mistakes they have made in the past and their attempts to make amends, but these efforts have been met with anger and attacks.
Overall, the lyrics to White Flag seem to be a heart-wrenching portrayal of the difficult and painful journey of someone who is struggling with their mental health while also dealing with the consequences of their actions and the abuse of others.
Line by Line Meaning
My anger has achieved a sort of permanence
The feeling of anger has become a permanent fixture in my life
Revenge is sweet but it's all at my expense
I may feel a fleeting moment of satisfaction by taking revenge, but in the end it will only hurt me
Bipolar treatment has got me feeling blue
My treatment for bipolar disorder has left me feeling depressed
I'm paralyzed and I don't know what to do
I feel stuck and unable to move forward in my life
So let me put up the white flag, let me surrender
I am willing to give up and admit defeat
Don't you fucking kick me when I'm down
Please don't make things worse for me when I already feel defeated
You're so abusive, I'm so reclusive
Your abusive behavior has made me reclusive and withdrawn
I'm already beaten to the ground
I've already been figuratively beaten down by life's challenges and struggles
You're still complaining of a victimless crime
You are upset over something that doesn't actually affect or harm you
Time's gonna heal all wounds but mine
Although time can heal most wounds, the pain I feel won't be so easily forgotten
Mistakes I made as a part of growing up
Some of the things I did wrong in the past were simply a result of being young and learning
All my life I've been running out of luck
Bad things have happened to me throughout my entire life, and I've had little luck
Said I was wrong, I tried to compromise
I've admitted my fault and tried to find a middle ground
All I could see was anger in your eyes
Despite my efforts to resolve the situation, all I see in your eyes is anger
I try to let my guard down in this place
I attempt to be vulnerable and open in this situation
Face to face you act in good faith
When we are face to face, it seems like you are being honest and sincere
But I turn my back and I'm under attack
However, as soon as I am not looking, you attack me in some way
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