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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Seventeen Ain't So Sweet
The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus Lyrics
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Yeah at following the trends
Stayed one step above the rest
And even though it seemed
Like the world was crushing on her
Didn't let it hold her down even hold her back
Oh no
Don't worry you'll show them
There's a fire in your eyes
And I hope you'll let it burn
There's a scream in your voice
And I hope you will be heard
There's a fire in your eyes
And I hope you'll let it burn until you're heard
You're heard
Seventeen is just a test
Yeah and I would recommend
That you live with no regrets
And even if it seems
Like the world was crushing on you
You shouldn't let it hold you down
Shouldn't hold you back
Oh no
Oh no
Don't worry you'll show them
There's a fire in your eyes
And I hope you'll let it burn
There's a scream in your voice
And I hope you will be heard
There's a fire in your eyes
And I hope you'll let it burn until you're heard
You're heard
Relax girl
Turn down the lights
No one can see you shining
Relax girl
It'll be alright
No one can stop you if you tried
Point of rhythm is the fall await in time
To listen to the beating in your mind
And if you will seek then you shall find
Woah oh
There's a fire in your eyes
And I hope you'll let it burn
There's a scream in your voice
And I hope you will be heard
There's a fire in your eyes
And I hope you'll let it burn until you're heard
You're heard
There's a fire in your eyes
And I hope you'll let it burn
There's a scream in your voice
And I hope you will be heard
There's a fire in your eyes
And I hope you'll let it burn until you're heard
You're heard
The lyrics of "Seventeen Ain't So Sweet" by The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus are about a young girl who is struggling to fit in with her peers. Despite not following the trends and feeling like the world is crushing down on her, she refuses to let it hold her down or back. The song encourages the girl to be true to herself, to live without regrets and to let her fire burn until she is heard. The use of fire as a metaphor symbolizes passion and the desire to be heard, while the scream in her voice represents her need to be noticed and make a difference.
Throughout the song, the lyrics emphasize the importance of being true to oneself and not conforming to societal pressure. The lines, "Relax girl, turn down the lights, no one can see you shining" and "no one can stop you if you tried" encourage the girl to ignore the negative voices around her and embrace her individuality. Overall, the song is a message of hope and empowerment for girls struggling to find their place in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Well she never was the best
She wasn't the most popular or well-liked
Yeah at following the trends
She wasn't good at keeping up with the latest fashions or styles
Stayed one step above the rest
She tried to maintain her individuality and not conform
And even though it seemed
Like the world was crushing on her
Even though it felt like society was holding her down and putting pressure on her to fit in
Didn't let it hold her down even hold her back
She didn't allow the pressure and expectations to restrict her or hold her back from being herself
Don't worry you'll show them
Don't worry about fitting in, you'll prove yourself and show your potential
There's a fire in your eyes
And I hope you'll let it burn
You have passion and determination, I hope you let it thrive and grow
There's a scream in your voice
And I hope you will be heard
You have something important to say, make sure your voice is heard
Seventeen is just a test
Being a teenager is just a temporary phase
Yeah and I would recommend
That you live with no regrets
I suggest that you live your life fully and without any regrets
You shouldn't let it hold you down
Shouldn't hold you back
Don't let society's expectations hinder your potential or dreams
Relax girl
Turn down the lights
No one can see you shining
Take a moment to relax and don't worry about standing out or being noticed
Relax girl
It'll be alright
No one can stop you if you tried
Don't stress, everything will be fine and you have the power to achieve whatever you set your mind to
Point of rhythm is the fall await in time
To listen to the beating in your mind
And if you will seek then you shall find
Woah oh
Follow your own rhythm and listen to your heart and intuition to find your true purpose
And I hope you'll let it burn until you're heard
You're heard
I hope your passion and determination continue to shine until your voice is heard and recognized
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: RONNIE WINTER
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