Art often thrives in the aftermath of adversity, and since we last heard from Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, there have been plenty of variables that the five-piece alternative rock act had to endure. But for the Middleburg, Florida-based band, hardships eventually ironed out thanks to unrelenting perseverance, paving the way for the band’s incredibly ambitious (and aptly titled) The Hell Or High Water EP, release August 24th, 2010.
The self-released project comes on the heels of the band’s voluntary parting of ways with Virgin Records, the company that first signed the band for 2006’s gold selling Don’t You Fake It (spawning the smash single “Face Down”), followed by 2009’s Lonely Road (which debuted in the top twenty of the Billboard 200), but eventually became more of an albatross than an anchor for the burgeoning band.
According to the Reap Song facts, the first single from The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus' third studio album, Am I the Enemy?, "Reap", was released via YouTube on March 24 2011, then for download a month later on April 26, 2011. The whole album was released on August 29, 2011.
Ronnie Winter - Lead Vocals,
Josh Burke - Guitar
Randy Winter - Guitar
Joey Westwood - Bass, Vocals
Kris Comeaux - Drums, Vocals
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Represent
The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus Lyrics
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And asked me if I thought about what I would say
If everything came crashing down on top of me
How would I stay torn?
Will you represent?
Will you stand close?
Will they shame you?
It's funny how the words of a child can be
Simple, but the thought there is so meaningful
Makes me wonder what I would say to me
In the eyes of another
Will you represent?
Who you stand for?
Will they shame you?
Will they blame you?
There's a consequence
For the path you chose
Will they change you?
Will they make you who you are not? [x3]
Let the free world ride your way
In these times of darkened days
Let the free will light your way
You will represent
You'll stand close
They won't shame you
They won't change you
There's a consequence
For the path you chose
They can't change you
They can't make you who you are not.
The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus's song "Represent" is a call to action for people to stand up for their beliefs and not let others change who they are. The lyrics convey a message of strength and perseverance in the face of adversity. The song starts with a child asking the singer how they would respond if everything in their life came crashing down on them. The child's words are simple but meaningful, and they make the singer wonder what they would say to themselves if they were in someone else's shoes.
The chorus of the song is a rallying cry for people to stand up for what they believe in, even if it means facing shame or blame from others. The singer asks if the listener will represent themselves and who they stand for, or if they will allow others to change them. There is a consequence to the path that one chooses, but the singer encourages the listener to stay true to themselves and not let others change who they are.
Overall, "Represent" is a song that encourages listeners to stay true to their beliefs and not let others change who they are. The song's lyrics convey a message of strength and perseverance, and the chorus serves as a call to action for people to stand up for what they believe in.
Line by Line Meaning
A kid came up to me now just the other day
A child approached me recently and sparked a conversation.
And asked me if I thought about what I would say
The child asked if I ever thought about how I would respond to a difficult situation.
If everything came crashing down on top of me
If my world were to fall apart,
How would I stay torn?
How would I cope with the heartache and pain?
Will you represent?
Will you stand up for what you believe in?
Will you stand close?
Will you remain steadfast in times of trouble?
Will they shame you?
Will they attempt to make you feel guilty or embarrassed?
Will they blame you?
Will they try to hold you responsible for something that's not your fault?
It's funny how the words of a child can be
It's interesting how meaningful the words of a young person can be.
Simple, but the thought there is so meaningful
Although the words may be straightforward, the message is profound.
Makes me wonder what I would say to me
It makes me reflect on what advice I would give myself.
In the eyes of another
Looking at myself from someone else's perspective.
Who you stand for?
Do you stand up for your values?
There's a consequence
There are repercussions
For the path you chose
For the choices you made in life
Will they change you?
Will they attempt to alter your identity?
Will they make you who you are not?
Will they try to make you someone you're not?
Let the free world ride your way
Embrace your freedom and let it guide you.
In these times of darkened days
During this time of uncertainty and despair
Let the free will light your way
Allow your free will to lead the way.
They won't shame you
They won't be able to make you feel guilty or embarrassed.
They won't change you
They won't be able to alter who you are.
They can't make you who you are not.
It's impossible for them to make you someone else.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: RONNIE WINTER
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