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The Impossibles Lyrics


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Held on to yesterday so hard
Can't keep the promise of tomorrow

Hey, you kids!
Turn up the stereo
Can't catch this on the radio
Mad kids
Rock solid audio
Come out bustin' with our everlastin' overflow

We can't stand standing side by side
We all fall down when we divide

Rock kids
Time to testify
at the drive in kickin' asses to Les Savy Fav
Full stacks
Phil Spector sound
Forget the format
Stop the format
Start the round and round

We can't stand standing side by side
We all fall down when we divide

We can't stand standing side by side
We all fall down when we divide

Hey, you kids!
Turn up the stereo
If you catch this on the radio
Full stacks
Phil Spector sound
Get the format
Fuck the format
Start the round and round

We can't stand standing side by side
We all fall down when we divide

We can't stand standing side by side
We all fall down when we divide

Held on to yesterday so hard
(Let it go, let it go)




Can't keep the promise of tomorrow
(Let it go, let it go)

Overall Meaning

The song "Hey You Kids!" by The Impossibles is about youth rebellion against societal restrictions and conformity. The lyrics suggest that the younger generation is fed up with being told what to do and how to live their lives. The phrase "Hey, you kids!" is a call to arms for young people to break out of these restrictions and live life to the fullest.


The lines "Held on to yesterday so hard/Can't keep the promise of tomorrow" suggest that the older generation is holding on to outdated beliefs and structures that are preventing progress and growth. The younger generation is urging them to let go of the past and embrace change.


The song encourages young people to turn up the stereo and rebel against the mainstream. The reference to Les Savy Fav, a post-punk band known for their energetic live performances, suggests that the rebellion should be loud and aggressive. The lines "Get the format/Fuck the format/Start the round and round" suggest that young people should reject traditional societal structures and create their own way of living.


Overall, "Hey You Kids!" is a call to arms for young people to rebel against societal restrictions and live life on their own terms.


Line by Line Meaning

Held on to yesterday so hard
We have been clinging to the past so tightly and with such intensity that it's difficult to move on.


Can't keep the promise of tomorrow
Despite our best efforts, we often struggle to keep our commitments and promises for the future.


Hey, you kids!
An enthusiastic callout to young people.


Turn up the stereo
Increasing the volume on the music player or sound system.


Can't catch this on the radio
The music is not something that can be heard on the radio, as it is unique and different.


Mad kids
Enthusiastic and passionate individuals.


Rock solid audio
The sound quality is impressive and unwavering, not going down one bit.


Come out bustin' with our everlastin' overflow
The music is always ready and flowing out, with no hesitation or lack of energy.


We can't stand standing side by side
Being together as a group can be uncomfortable or difficult.


We all fall down when we divide
When we separate or disagree, we all suffer the consequences.


Rock kids
Young people who enjoy playing and listening to rock music.


Time to testify
The moment has come to express oneself and speak up.


At the drive in kickin' asses to Les Savy Fav
A reference to attending a drive-in concert of the band Les Savy Fav, a popular indie rock group.


Full stacks
Amplifiers consisting of a full complement of speakers and sound systems.


Phil Spector sound
A reference to a music production technique popularized by Phil Spector, characterized by a grandiose, layered sound.


Forget the format
Discard the traditional approach to music and try something new and unconventional.


Stop the format
A plea to put an end to the formulaic and predictable nature of popular music.


Start the round and round
Begin a more fluid and experimental approach to creating music.


We can't stand standing side by side
Unity within a group can be challenging and uncomfortable.


We all fall down when we divide
Divisions within the group result in failure or struggle for everyone, rather than just one or two individuals.


Held on to yesterday so hard
Our attachment to the past has been overly strong and limiting our future potential.


Can't keep the promise of tomorrow
We lack the ability to follow through on the goals or promises we set for ourselves regarding the future.


Hey, you kids!
A continued call to the enthusiastic younger generation to take action.


If you catch this on the radio
If listeners are lucky enough to hear this unique and special music on the radio, take advantage of the opportunity.


Get the format
Embrace creativity and unconventional approaches to producing music.


Fuck the format
Reject the industry-driven music format that stifles creativity and individuality.


Start the round and round
Begin with a more fluid and experimental approach to music creation once more.


We can't stand standing side by side
The challenge of standing united as a group remains difficult and uncomfortable.


We all fall down when we divide
Just like previously stated, we all suffer difficult outcomes when nay-Saying or disagreeing with each other.




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