1: Hailing from Dundee, … Read Full Bio ↴There are four bands with the name The Law.
1: Hailing from Dundee, and riding on a new wave of enthusiasm for new music in the town, The Law first came to light playing at the Doghouse. As a powerful 4 piece, they initially got together writing & playing songs as a means of venting frustration at birds and bosses, and have grown hugely in the past year.
Several sessions at the T-Pot Studios with established producer Robin Evans and a recent UK tour with mates The View has earned the band nationwide interest. With a set of album worthy tunes and more songs in the making The Law are set for a busy 2007.......
2: The Law was an English rock group fronted by Paul Rodgers of Free, Queen and Bad Company fame and Kenny Jones of The Faces/The Who fame. The band put out 1 album in 1991 entitled The Law.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Law_(band)
3: The Law is a thrash metal band from Karlstad, Sweden. Their song "Anthem" is feautured on the thrash-metal documentary Get Thrashed, playing the title track. All members have prior to forming The Law, played in different death-metal outfits.
4. The Law was a danish rock band who played retro (or classic) rock, on the live circuit in Copenhagen in the early and mid 90's. Live and demo recordings exists from eg. DR.
Nothing To Say
The Law Lyrics
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Rule no 1 - don't be too difficult,
Be generic and praise the current fashion
Rule no 2 - don't bite the hand that feeds you,
Follow the formula and be a star
Rule no 3 - don't be yourself,
Cause being ordinary's such a drag
Mention world peace and it'll earn you some more!
Pre Chorus:
We'll make you famous!
We'll make you rich!
And when you're out of date,
We'll leave you in the ditch!
Chorus:
How can people be so ignorant and fall for this crap?
No substance and nothing to say, no nothing to say
15 minutes of fame and then eternal shame
No substance and nothing to say, no nothing to say
No substance and nothing to say,
Nothing to say!
Verse:
Rule no 5 - be the whore,
Lead MTV cribs through your front door
Show all your shit, and brag a bit
It helps your friends with a Diddy 'n Pitt
Rule no 6 - A chick will do the trick,
show some fake titties and bling while you're at it
Rule no 7 - keep the receipts,
You made your mill now
it's gone it's time to hit the streets!
Pre Chorus:
We'll make you famous!
We'll make you rich!
And when you're out of date,
We'll leave you in the ditch!
Chorus:
How can people be so ignorant, and fall for this crap?
No substance and nothing to say, no nothing to say
15 minutes of fame and then eternal shame,
No substance and nothing to say, no nothing to say
No substance and nothing to say,
Nothing to say!
Some kind of bridge... :
Sell your soul...
Sell your soul...
Sell your soul...
Sell your soul!
Verse:
Now you're looking back at your golden years,
And you've forgotten the taste of imported beer,
Nobody recognizes you anymore,
And the irony is that you're fucking poor!
You never cared about itegrity,
You adopted a boring identity,
The downward spiral was deeper than you imagined,
Welcome to the world of macaroni and cheese!
Pre Chorus:
We'll make you famous!
We'll make you rich!
And when you're out of date,
We'll leave you in the ditch!
Chorus:
How can people be so ignorant, and fall for this crap?
No substance and nothing to say, no nothing to say
15 minutes of fame and then eternal shame,
No substance and nothing to say, no nothing to say
No substance and nothing to say,
Nothing to say!
The Law's song 'Nothing to Say' is a critical commentary on the entertainment industry and society's obsession with celebrities who have no real substance or message to convey. The song's verses list a set of rules that aspiring entertainers are expected to follow, including pandering to current trends, not being themselves, and using world peace to earn more money. The pre-chorus highlights the shallowness of the industry's promises to make artists famous and wealthy, only to discard them when they are no longer in vogue. The chorus questions why people fall for this empty spectacle and laments the lack of substance and integrity in entertainment.
The song's lyrics are a scathing indictment of the entertainment industry's superficial values and the public's complicity in its exploitation of artists. It criticizes how shallow beauty, flashy lifestyles and fake personalities are valued by society, while authentic talent and true relational connections are disregarded. It reflects the frustration that the world's culture is a race to be rich and famous but minus the effort in finding true values.
Line by Line Meaning
Rule no 1 - don't be too difficult,
Don't be unique, conform to what's popular
Be generic and praise the current fashion
Follow trends and compliment what's popular
Rule no 2 - don't bite the hand that feeds you,
Don't question authority, do what you're told
Follow the formula and be a star
Stick to the tried and true formula for success
Rule no 3 - don't be yourself,
Don't be an individual, being average is better
Cause being ordinary's such a drag
Being special is too much work
Rule no 4 - speak for the poor,
Mention issues like world peace to increase popularity
Mention world peace and it'll earn you some more!
Talking about popular issues will gain more fans
We'll make you famous!
You'll become famous with our help
We'll make you rich!
You'll be wealthy with our help
And when you're out of date,
When you're no longer in style
We'll leave you in the ditch!
We'll discard you
How can people be so ignorant and fall for this crap?
Why do people believe this nonsense?
No substance and nothing to say, no nothing to say
This music has no meaning or depth
15 minutes of fame and then eternal shame
Temporary popularity followed by eternal shame
No substance and nothing to say,
This music has no substance or meaning
Nothing to say!
This music has no message!
Rule no 5 - be the whore,
Be a sellout by flaunting material possessions
Lead MTV cribs through your front door
Show off your home on MTV to gain attention
Show all your shit, and brag a bit
Exhibit your wealth and talk highly of yourself
It helps your friends with a Diddy 'n Pitt
This behavior will impress and gain approval from peers
Rule no 6 - A chick will do the trick,
For females, the same tactics will work
show some fake titties and bling while you're at it
Wear revealing clothing and expensive jewelry
Rule no 7 - keep the receipts,
Keep track of your profits
You made your mill now
You made your fortune
it's gone it's time to hit the streets!
When your money runs out, you're on your own!
Sell your soul...
Compromise your values
Now you're looking back at your golden years,
You reflect on your past
And you've forgotten the taste of imported beer,
You've lost touch with the finer things in life
Nobody recognizes you anymore,
You've lost your fame and popularity
And the irony is that you're fucking poor!
You're broke despite your past wealth
You never cared about itegrity,
You didn't value morals or honesty
You adopted a boring identity,
You rejected individuality for conformity
The downward spiral was deeper than you imagined,
Your life took a turn for the worse
Welcome to the world of macaroni and cheese!
You've hit rock bottom and must live a simple life
Contributed by Avery B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.