In May 2021, the Los Angeles Public Library posted a video of the band playing "Racist, Sexist Boy" at a "TEENtastic Tuesdays" event. The song was about an experience Mila, the band's drummer, had when a schoolmate made a racist comment before the COVID-19 pandemic. The video became a viral social media hit against anti-Asian racism in the USA. Ten-year-old drummer Mila from The Linda Lindas told about "Racist, Sexist Boy", "A little while, before we went into lockdown, a boy in my class came up to me and said that his dad told him to stay away from Chinese people. After I told him I was Chinese, he backed away from me. Eloise and I wrote this song based on that experience." She further added, "We had the idea to write a song about that for a while. But when the presidential election came, we were like, 'Oh, this is the time for it.'"
The band's guitarist Lucia, commented on this track, "Of all the songs that we've written, it's the most hard hitting. It's very tough compared to what we usually write, and it had to be that way. If it wasn't that way, it probably wouldn't have had much of an impact."
On May 22, 2021, Epitaph Records announced that it had signed the Linda Lindas.
On July 21, 2021, the band released the single "Oh!" with an accompanying music video.
Never Say Never
The Linda Lindas Lyrics
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And nothing we know has stayed the same
So everything else beside us has changed
But that’s not what is in our fate
And it won’t always be that way
Cause if tomorrow’s like today
Should we just wish for yesterday
For worse or for better
I know nothing lasts forever
But never say never
Imagine a place where there is no sky
Nowhere to dream and nowhere to fly
And always someone to just say goodbye
But that’s not what is in our fate
And it’s won’t always be that way
Cause if tomorrow’s like today
Should we just wish for yesterday
For worse or for better
I've put myself back together
I know nothing lasts forever
But never say never
For worse or for better
I've put myself back together
I know nothing lasts forever
But never say never
And now more than ever
It can only get better
They say nothing lasts forever
But never say never
The Linda Lindas, a punk rock band from Los Angeles, released their inspirational hit "Never Say Never" in May 2021. This song resonates with the listeners because of its insightful and optimistic lyrics that inspire them to never give up. The song begins by asking the listeners to imagine a world where everything has changed, where nothing is the same as it used to be. It sets a tone of chaos and uncertainty, talking about a place where there is no sky, nowhere to dream, and always someone to say goodbye. Despite these unpleasant elements, the chorus assures listeners that things won't always be this way. No matter how difficult it gets, we should not look back and wish for yesterday. Instead, we should focus on putting ourselves back together and keep moving forward.
The verses of this song deliver a powerful message to the listeners to stay positive when life is falling apart. The lyrics talk about the temporary nature of everything while confirming that we can still survive anything that comes our way. The message of hope and perseverance through hardship is beautifully conveyed in the line "And now more than ever, it can only get better."
Line by Line Meaning
Imagine the world has gone insane
Think about a world where everything is crazy and nothing makes sense.
And nothing we know has stayed the same
In this world, every single thing we knew before has either disappeared or been replaced.
So everything else beside us has changed
Everything that was once around us has altered, leaving us alone and stranded.
But that’s not what is in our fate
However, fate did not intend for us to be defeated by these changes forever.
And it won’t always be that way
These changes will not last forever; something new will arise in its place.
Cause if tomorrow’s like today
If tomorrow is the same as today, will we just give up and dwell in the past?
Should we just wish for yesterday
Should we wish for things to go back to the way they were before?
For worse or for better
No matter what happens, whether it's good or bad, we'll be there for it.
I've put myself back together
I have mended myself and remain resilient throughout these changes.
I know nothing lasts forever
I am aware that everything eventually comes to an end.
But never say never
However, I refuse to give up or say that something cannot be done.
Imagine a place where there is no sky
Imagine a world where the sky no longer exists.
Nowhere to dream and nowhere to fly
This world doesn't allow for any creative or imaginative thought or innovation.
And always someone to just say goodbye
As we try to hold onto what we once knew, we'll be forced to say goodbye to someone or something.
And it’s won’t always be that way
However, this does not mean that it will always be this way.
For worse or for better
No matter what happens, whether it's good or bad, we'll be there for it.
I've put myself back together
I have mended myself and remain resilient throughout these changes.
I know nothing lasts forever
I am aware that everything eventually comes to an end.
But never say never
However, I refuse to give up or say that something cannot be done.
And now more than ever
Especially in the face of obstacles, we must persevere and remain optimistic.
It can only get better
Things will improve if we maintain our hope and determination.
They say nothing lasts forever
People believe that nothing can last forever, but we can still make the best of every moment.
But never say never
We must stay positive and keep striving, despite what others may say.
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Lucia de la Garza
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