The Templars are an Oi! band formed in Long Island, New York in April 1991.… Read Full Bio ↴The Templars are an Oi! band formed in Long Island, New York in April 1991. The band's musical influences include Oi!, punk rock, glam rock and rock and roll. They have tended to purposely use low-quality recording techniques (their Acre Studios is a garage).

The band recognizes Perry Hardy as their full-time bassist and Chris White as full-time guitarist, even though they do not play on the albums (with the exception of Hardy on two albums). The band currently uses a lineup of four musicians for concerts, with a second guitar player, but still usually records as only a two-piece (with Carl Fritscher playing all bass and guitar parts, as well as vocals with Phil Rigaud on drums).

The band's name comes from an ancient order of Christian militants called the Knights Templar. Their focus on Middle Ages history is largely informed by Carl Fritscher (singer/guitarist) and Phil Rigaud's (drummer) studies and interests. A Templars album cover was displayed in a History Channel documentary about the Knights Templar. The narrator states that the legacy of the medieval organization has influenced varied aspects of modern society, including as film, literature and "hardcore punk music."

You Decide
The Templars Lyrics

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Every time it rains, it rains pennies from heaven
Don't you know each cloud contains pennies from heaven?
You'll find your fortune's fallin' all over the town
Be sure that your umbrella is upside down

Trade them for a package of sunshine and flowers
If you want the things you love, you must have showers
So, when you hear it thunder, don't run under a tree

There'll be pennies from heaven for you and me

Every time, every time it rains, it's gonna rain pennies from heaven
Don't you know every cloud contains lots of pennies from heaven
You'll find your fortune's fallin', baby, all over the town
Be sure, be sure that your umbrella is upside down

Trade them for a package of sunshine and flowers
If you want the things you love, you've got to have showers

So, when you hear it thunder, don't run under a tree
There'll be pennies from heaven for you and me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Templars' "You Decide" are actually a cover of a classic jazz song by the same name, popularized by Bing Crosby in the 1930s. The song addresses the idea that every bad situation has a silver lining, represented by the metaphorical "pennies from heaven" that fall with the rain. The repeated emphasis on the importance of having your umbrella turned upside down signifies the need to be open to receiving these small blessings, even in the midst of a storm.

The verse encouraging the trade of these pennies for "a package of sunshine and flowers" is another nod to the idea that we have the power to turn negative situations into positive ones, by choosing to focus on the good rather than the bad. The chorus serves as a reminder that we should not run or hide from difficulties but instead face them head-on and trust that something good will come from them.

Overall, the lyrics to "You Decide" promote a message of hope and resilience in the face of adversity, encouraging listeners to keep their heads up and stay positive no matter what life throws their way.

Line by Line Meaning

Every time it rains, it rains pennies from heaven
During a rainstorm, there will be financial blessings that will come to you

Don't you know each cloud contains pennies from heaven?
There's a belief that in every cloud, there are blessings or gifts that can come to you

You'll find your fortune's fallin' all over the town
You'll have luck and prosperity everywhere you go

Be sure that your umbrella is upside down
Make sure to be open and receptive to the blessings that are coming your way

Trade them for a package of sunshine and flowers
Use the blessings you receive to bring happiness and positivity into your life

If you want the things you love, you must have showers
In order to achieve your goals, you must weather the storms and hardships along the way

So, when you hear it thunder, don't run under a tree
When things get tough, don't take cover in a situation that could make things worse

There'll be pennies from heaven for you and me
Everyone can experience good fortune and blessings in their lives

Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ARTHUR JOHNSTON, JOHNNY BURKE

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