A soulful combination of doom, punk and heavy … Read Full Bio ↴1) Band/Artist: The Limit
A soulful combination of doom, punk and heavy rock, The Limit is capturing that mid-60s sound with a modern, heavy feel. The new super-group is delivering real-deal old school rock that is a downright blast. Featuring members of legendary punk OG's The Stooges, doom rock pioneers Pentagram, NYC Punk originators Testors, the guitar driven track brings back those foundational sounds that inspired generations of hard rock and metal artists.
Lineup:
Vocals - Bobby Liebling (Pentagram)
Guitar - Sonny Vincent (Testors)
Guitar - Hugo Conim (Dawnrider)
Bass - Jimmy Recca (The Stooges)
Drums - Joao Pedro (Dawnrider)
Album Title: Caveman Logic
Album Release Date: April 9, 2021
2) In the mid eighties, dutch producers Bernard Oattes en Rob Van Schaik released an album under the name “The Limit”. Hits included “Say Yeah”, “Crimes Of Passion” and “She’s So Devine”. After the album they went back to producing, with their biggest hit being “Love Take Over” by Five Star.
The Limit was a 1980s musical group composed of Dutch producers Bernard Oattes and Rob Van Schalk. They released a full-length album in 1984, which yielded the hit "Say Yeah". The song peaked at #17 on the UK Singles Chart and at #7 on the U.S. Billboard Dance/Club Play chart.
3) THE LIMIT : USA based power Rock Trio compared to Rush and Pearl Jam touring nationwide USA and Europe released “Reinventing the Sun,” Internationally 2008 on MCR.
Listen here: www.thelimitmusic.com
4) Minimal Electro/New Wave band act formed by Survival Records’s in-house photographer & cover designer on many of their releases, P. K Edgley. Only released 2 singles in 1981. Additional vocals by Drinking Electricity’s member Anne Marie Heighway.
-Singles:
o Shock Waves b/w Ok Go [1981] 7” Single; Survival (SUR 002)
o Take It b/w Do It [1981] 7” Single; Survival (SUR 004)
5) Hardcore/punk band from Palermo, Italy.
2009 - Smash It 7'' on Hanged Man Records
Say Yeah
The Limit Lyrics
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Ice On Fire
Tell Me What The Papers Say
I spy headlines, newsprint tells lies
Tell me what the papers say
Save lives don't drive, everybody's got to die someday
At least that's what the papers say
Nobody's working underground today
More jails, peace for sale
Japanese still killing whales
Teen dreams
On two inch screens
Lipstick boys all look like queens
Least that's what the papers say
I spy headlines, newsprint tells lies
Tell me what the papers say
Save lives don't drive, everybody's got to die someday
Least that's what the papers say
Dope and pills, guns kill
Death just buys cheap thrills
Coal mines, closed down
Nobody's working underground today
Teen dreams, on two inch screens
Lipstick boys all look like queens
Least that's what the papers say
In the song "Say Yeah" by The Limit, the lyrics paint a picture of a society consumed by the media and its sensationalist portrayals of the world. The chorus states "I spy headlines, newsprint tells lies, tell me what the papers say," indicating a distrust of the media's representation of reality. The first verse touches on the concept of mortality - "everybody's got to die someday, at least that's what the papers say" - suggesting that the media perpetuates a culture of fear and mortality. The verse also references the closure of coal mines and lack of employment, and the prevalence of crime and violence which are all commonly reported by media agencies.
The second verse continues with references to the media's portrayal of society, making mention of the sale of peace, the killing of whales, and the idolization of teenage dreams and celebrity culture. The final verse further highlights the negative portrayal of society, with the reference to drug abuse, gun violence and the commercialisation of death.
Overall, the song highlights how the media can create a distorted reality of the world, often prioritizing sensationalism over truth. The lyrics encourage the listener to question the media's portrayal of reality and to form their own opinions and beliefs.
Line by Line Meaning
I spy headlines, newsprint tells lies
The media often warps the truth in headlines and articles
Tell me what the papers say
Asking for someone to repeat the story they heard in the news
Save lives don't drive, everybody's got to die someday
Implying that life is precious and we should be cautious to avoid accidents
At least that's what the papers say
Adding a tone of skepticism about the story told in the media
Coal mines closed down
The economic downturn has damaged the coal industry
Nobody's working underground today
Coal miners are unemployed and the mines are empty
More jails, peace for sale
The government is responding to an increase in crime by building more prisons, even if that doesn't solve the root issue of social injustice and poverty
Japanese still killing whales
Continued whaling activity is still occurring despite international pleads to reduce it
Teen dreams on two inch screens
Referring to young people's fascination with their smartphones
Lipstick boys all look like queens
The blurring of gender norms and stereotypes among young people
Dope and pills, guns kill
A commentary on the increasing drug and gun violence problem
Death just buys cheap thrills
Buying into a culture of death is easy and cheap
Contributed by Henry D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@mikeycampbell6026
Killer track still 2024
@RogueWJL
Yeah
Such a beautiful song
@erickagochimwaura230
Finally found you after 35 years .
Last time I heard this song was in college in 1985 !!
Still loving it in 2020 from Nairobi Kenya.
@faissalbelhadi884
Yes!!!
@Anthony-Testicali
So happy 4 u Eric enjoy the memories my bro
@stoopeed1195
I had their other hit, 'she's so divine,' 1982, I was in College in England, I had a dj from Gullivers night club in London do a mix tape for me. Napenda hii muziki sanaa!!!
@mariogomes9547
Exatamente Eric Kagochi Mwaura , foi 1985 que ouvi esse clássico aqui no Brasil! Enlouqueci com essa música 🎶 meu amigo, eu a nossa geração daquela época. Fomos privilegiados em matéria de música meu amigo! Um abraço!
@gaw67
I've just found it too, what a gem. Memories come flooding back ☺️
@josejunior-uv5he
80s songs are amazing..
@T.london878
What's your favourite 80s jam ?