The songs of this young dutch singer/songwriter are not happy. But since th… Read Full Bio ↴The songs of this young dutch singer/songwriter are not happy. But since the release of “A World Full Of Melodies”, in december 2007, there is also hope. Hope for better days, hope to become a happy man, hope to catch the kind of superb melody that people like Robert Pollard (GBV) or Julien Pras (Calc) already wrote.

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What s your reason for existence?
Do you believe in anything?
Or does your lifestyle contradict
The words you write the songs you sing?

Are you happy in your work
As you protest abut the unemployed
You don t wanna work but you need the money

The reality you can t avoid
But do you wanna work for the money?
Do you wanna work for the system?
Are you happy as you vote
To keep the parasites alive?
You don t want to vote but you think you should
They said it was right and you never asked why
But do you wanna vote for your conscience?
Do you want to vote for the system?
Are you happy signing up
In the army just to get some pay?
Fighting a war without a cause
Can you manage to ignore your self-decay?
But do you wanna fight for your country?
Do you wanna fight for the system?
You re their reason for existence
They use you to finance their state

The words you shout with such conviction
Is it the only way to express your hate?

Overall Meaning

The Subhumans' song "Reasons" is a political punk rock anthem that challenges the listener to question their own beliefs and actions. The lyrics interrogate the motives behind people's choices and actions, especially those that seem to contradict their supposedly held beliefs. The song begins with the question, "What's your reason for existence?" which immediately sets the tone for the introspective and critical nature of the piece.

Throughout the song, the lyrics highlight various instances where an individual may question their actions and beliefs. For instance, the lyrics mention protesting about unemployment while being unhappy with their job, and voting for a candidate out of societal pressure rather than one's personal beliefs. Perhaps the most pointed example comes towards the end of the song when the lyrics ask, "Are you happy signing up in the army just to get some pay? Fighting a war without a cause, can you manage to ignore your self-decay?" These lines force the listener to consider the reason behind their participation in war, and whether it aligns with their own personal beliefs or if it is due to the societal pressure to serve one's country.

Line by Line Meaning

What s your reason for existence?
What is the purpose of your being?

Do you believe in anything?
Do you have faith in something?

Or does your lifestyle contradict The words you write the songs you sing?
Do your actions go against the message you promote through your art?

Are you happy in your work As you protest about the unemployed You don t wanna work but you need the money The reality you can t avoid
Do you feel content with your job while criticizing those who are jobless, even though you also dislike working but have to for financial reasons?

But do you wanna work for the money? Do you wanna work for the system?
Do you actually desire to work for the sake of earning money or to further support the societal structure?

Are you happy as you vote To keep the parasites alive? You don t want to vote but you think you should They said it was right and you never asked why
Are you satisfied with voting for politicians who you deem as burdensome to society, despite not really wanting to vote and blindly following their supposed righteousness?

But do you wanna vote for your conscience? Do you want to vote for the system?
Do you truly want to cast your ballot based on your beliefs or to simply comply with the political structure?

Are you happy signing up In the army just to get some pay? Fighting a war without a cause Can you manage to ignore your self-decay?
Does it bring you satisfaction to enlist in the military for monetary purposes, even if you have to participate in a baseless conflict that takes a toll on your own well-being?

But do you wanna fight for your country? Do you wanna fight for the system?
Do you genuinely wish to defend your nation or do you actually strive to serve the societal structure?

You re their reason for existence They use you to finance their state The words you shout with such conviction Is it the only way to express your hate?
You are the cause for their existence as they utilize you to fund the government. The things you scream with such passion, is there no other feasible manner for you to convey your disdain?

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