The Skoidats formed in the summer of 1995 in Helena, Montana. Soon after their inception, they relocated to Missoula, Montana, losing two members in the move. After arriving in Missoula, the three original Skoidats placed an ad in the paper to find a new horn section. It was soon answered by two members of the University of Montana marching band. They were the first and only horn players to be auditioned. Since robbing the University of Montana marching band of two members, this five piece toured the country four times and played with many well-known ska- and oi-bands. The Skoidats broke up in 2001, the band lives spread all over the world this day.
Unlike many Ska bands, The Skoidats sound varied greatly from song to song, pleasing Oi! fans as well as traditional Ska fans. It was rare to see someone standing still at a Skoidats show as their energy was impossible to ignore. The skoidats played loud and hard and often sang about traditional punk and skins topics such as fighting, having sex, and drinking.
We Will Never Stop
The Skoidats Lyrics
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Pain, struggle, and strife
Just a fucking fashion
Or is it a way of life?
See who has a brain in their head
And find out who's got heart
See who believes in what they speak
Living day to day
We'll never walk away
What it means to us
And what it means to them
They shit out and fade away
Never to return again!
That's fine by us
We will never stop!
Won't give up the fight
We will face the lies
We will always try
Never walk alone!
Always stand true
It's our way of life
And we'll see it through
We will never stop!
Going our own way
Taking from the past
Living for today
Oi! will never die!!
That's the fucking truth
No matter what they say
Balls on the block for the dream
Growing up no compromise
Working hard to support the scene
Sharing goals to show our pride
The hardships, battles that we fought
The times we've shared the pain
For the friendships we sought
Will never be in vain
Living day to day
We'll never walk away
We will never stop!
Won't give up the fight
We will face the lies
We will always try
Never walk alone!
Always stand true
It's our way of life
And we'll see it through
We will never stop!
Going our own way
Taking from the past
Living for today
Oi! will never die!!
That's the fucking truth
No matter what they say
Oi!
The Skoidats's song "We Will Never Stop" is a passionate expression of their dedication to their lifestyle and beliefs, despite the challenges that come with holding them. The lyrics express their frustration towards those who view their way of life as just a fleeting trend or a "fucking fashion," and challenge their listeners to identify who truly believes in their cause and who is merely playing a role. The song emphasizes that their way of life is not just an idea, but a constant struggle and fight against adversity. The band declares that they will never give up and will always try to face the lies that come against them.
The song also highlights the camaraderie and bond among its followers, emphasizing that they will never walk alone and always stand true. The band describes their journey as a group, with lyrics like "balls on the block for the dream," showing that they have faced various hardships and battles together. However, their shared experiences and dedication will never be in vain. The song conveys a sense of pride and defiance, with the chorus repeatedly declaring that they will never stop, and the Oi! chant at the end serving as a rallying cry for their cause.
Line by Line Meaning
Over political views
We are passionate about our political beliefs
Pain, struggle, and strife
We have experienced hardship and struggle in our lives
Just a fucking fashion
Some people only pretend to care about our cause to be trendy
Or is it a way of life?
But for us, this is a core part of who we are
See who has a brain in their head
Let's identify those who truly understand and believe in our cause
And find out who's got heart
And also recognize those who passionately feel our cause
See who believes in what they speak
We want to ensure that our supporters actually believe in our cause
And who just plays the part
And aren't just pretending to care for appearances
Living day to day
We take things one day at a time
We'll never walk away
But we won't give up on our cause
What it means to us
Our cause is very personal and meaningful to us
And what it means to them
We care about ensuring that others understand our cause as well
They shit out and fade away
But some people will use our cause for their own advantage and then abandon it
Never to return again!
We aren't reliant on those who won't truly stand by our cause
That's fine by us
We aren't concerned with those who won't wholeheartedly support our cause
We will never stop!
But we won't give up on our cause
Won't give up the fight
We are committed to continuing to advocate for our cause
We will face the lies
We aren't afraid to call out falsehoods and propaganda against our cause
We will always try
And we will continue to work towards progress
Never walk alone!
We are united in our cause and stand together
Always stand true
We are dedicated to staying true to our values and beliefs
It's our way of life
Our cause is an integral part of who we are as people
And we'll see it through
And we aren't going to give up on our cause halfway through
Going our own way
We are charting our own course
Taking from the past
We learn from history to inform our cause
Living for today
But we also must focus on making progress in the present
Oi! will never die!!
Our movement will continue to live on
That's the fucking truth
Our cause is the real deal
No matter what they say
And we won't let naysayers or doubters deter us
Balls on the block for the dream
We have put ourselves on the line for our cause
Growing up no compromise
And we have been uncompromising in our beliefs, even as we've matured
Working hard to support the scene
We have put in significant effort to advance our cause
Sharing goals to show our pride
We are proud of our cause and want to work together to achieve our goals
The hardships, battles that we fought
We have overcome significant struggles in the pursuit of our cause
The times we've shared the pain
We have had to endure difficult times together in this struggle
For the friendships we sought
But we have also formed close bonds in our shared dedication to our cause
Will never be in vain
And we believe that our efforts will ultimately make a difference
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