For The Orwells, Remember When will be an introduction of sorts—the 12-track rat-race shows the band’s repertoire of pranging riffs and sneering, snot-nosed vocals. The tracks are a walloping war-cry from a generation that up until this point has only offered bubblegum pop—the animus of The Orwells. It’s quite clear early on the in listening to the LP that the band is well aware of the past, the homage rings through the record, using the ghost of punk’s past as their musical sprit guide. However, the band straddles the thin line between their influences and their originality, ripping riffs and smashing drums in a fashion that their age into being just another fact mentioned in their bio.
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Who Needs You
The Orwells Lyrics
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You better hide your guns
You better help the children
Let 'em have some fun
You better count your blessings
Kiss your Mom and Pop
You better burn that flag
'Cause it ain't against the law
You better pledge your allegiance
You're not the only one
Listen up forefathers
I'm not your son
You better save the country
You better pass the flask
You better join the army
I said, "No thank you, dear old Uncle Sam"
You better toss tour bullets
You better hide your guns
You better help the children
Let 'em have some fun, some fun, some fun
The Orwells's song "Who Needs You" is a politically charged anthem that challenges the status quo and encourages listeners to question authority. The opening verses call for people to put aside their weapons and instead focus on helping children and counting their blessings. The chorus repeats the phrase "you better" as a direct command, urging people to take action and make positive changes in their lives and communities. The lyrics also make references to patriotism and the military, saying that while it's important to pledge allegiance to one's country, joining the army is not the right choice for everyone.
The verses can be interpreted as a call for nonviolence and peaceful resistance. By urging listeners to "toss your bullets" and "hide your guns," the song suggests that weapons only lead to more violence and destruction. Instead, the focus should be on helping others, especially children, who are often the victims of war and conflict. The reference to burning the flag also challenges the notion of blind nationalism, suggesting that patriotism should not come at the expense of critical thinking.
The chorus is an energetic and catchy repetition of the song's main message: that it's time to let go of old ideas and ways of doing things, and embrace a more positive, active, and joyful approach to life. The repetition of "some fun, some fun, some fun" at the end of the chorus is an almost taunting challenge to those who think that being serious and "adult" means giving up on happiness and joy.
Line by Line Meaning
You better toss your bullets
Get rid of the weapons and let peace prevail
You better hide your guns
Keep your weapons safe, as they are not the solution to the problem
You better help the children
Contribute towards providing a better future for the young souls
Let 'em have some fun
Allow children to enjoy their childhood without constantly pressuring them to succeed
You better count your blessings
Be grateful for what you have in life
Kiss your Mom and Pop
Show affection towards your parents and loved ones
You better burn that flag
Reject the false sense of nationalism that divides people
'Cause it ain't against the law
It may not be illegal, but it is still an act of defiance
You better pledge your allegiance
Declare your loyalty to your country
You're not the only one
There are others who share your sentiment and want a better future for the country
Listen up forefathers
The previous generations should pay attention to the voices of the youth and let them have a say in their future
I'm not your son
I am not going to blindly follow the traditions and beliefs of the previous generations
You better save the country
Make an effort to preserve the values and principles of the country
You better pass the flask
Share a drink and connect with others
You better join the army
Contribute towards protecting the country and its people
I said, "No thank you, dear old Uncle Sam"
I respectfully decline the offer to join the army and fight in wars that I do not support
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Written by: DOMINIC CORSO, GRANT BRINNER, HENRY BRINNER, MARIO CUOMO, MATTHEW O'KEEFE
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@fishfinder7083
Lyrics:
You better toss your bullets
You better hide your guns
You better help the children
Let 'em have some fun
You better count your blessings
Kiss your Mom and Pop
You better burn that flag
'Cause it ain't against the law
You better pledge your allegiance
You're not the only one
Listen up forefathers
I'm not your son
You better save the country
You better pass the flask
You better join the army
I said, "No thank you, dear old Uncle Sam"
You better toss tour bullets
You better hide your guns
You better help the children
Let 'em have some fun, some fun, some fun
@iZurdoh
You better toss your bullets
You better hide your guns
You better help the children
Let 'em have some fun
You better count your blessings
Kiss mom and pa
You better burn that flag
Cause it ain't against the law!
You better pledge your allegiance
You're not the only one
Listen up forefathers
I'm not your son
You better save the country
You better pass the flask
You better join the army
I said: "no thank you, dear old uncle Sam!"
You better toss your bullets
You better hide your guns
You better help the children
Let them have some fun, some fun, some fun!
@plx3351
You better toss your bullets
You better hide your guns
You better help the children
Let 'em have some fun
You better count your blessings
Kiss your Mom and Pop
You better burn that flag
'Cause it ain't against the law
You better pledge your allegiance
You're not the only one
Listen up forefathers
I'm not your son
You better save the country
You better pass the flask
You better join the army
I said, "No thank you, dear old Uncle Sam"
You better toss tour bullets
You better hide your guns
You better help the children
Let 'em have some fun, some fun, some fun
@microTrash28
I’m glad GTA is bringing more attention to songs that really deserve it.
@itz_zak
Sad like half the band sex offenders tho
@riodatau130
Damnnn u damnn right
@ethancampbell7326
Yea
@itz_zak
@@regift bro what half of the band is pedos like great music but horrible people
@originalyoutubenamethatsag6321
Vinewood boulevard radio!
@tomvogt6789
They went to my high school. It is so surreal to see them doing so well, performing on talk shows and having their song featured in GTA V. Good luck to them!
@instaflxmist9263
They're such jackasses
@instaflxmist9263
Parker and trash people
all the shit they done?
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1c6eUBTbYREwUZSLsY8DK2FYGVul0dwSJDyEuv6wzjsg/mobilebasic
@colzbroeffectboss4619
@Parker Yeah, it's so great that you can have your life and career ruined in a matter of minutes because of spiteful people on the internet.