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Formed in 1992 in Den Bosch ('s-Hertogenbosch) (NL), Undeclina… Read Full Bio ↴Biography
Formed in 1992 in Den Bosch ('s-Hertogenbosch) (NL), Undeclinable Ambuscade spent a couple of years getting their shit together before releasing their first record, "Softsqueakingernieonswing". Followed not long after by the highly energetic 4 track CD "Fastflavouredfartcore...." These records got the band noticed. They then started to play more or less everywhere in the Netherlands. Supporting the likes of Bad Religion, Offspring, Voodoo Glow Skulls, Ten Foot Pole, Dog Eat Dog and Shelter to name but a few. Their biggest break at the time was playing the Lowlands festival in '96. Around the same time Ignition Records released their debut full length "Their Greatest Adventures."
Epitaph recognised the blossoming talents of the band and signed them in the summer of 1997 before re-releasing "Their Greatest Adventures" in November of that year. Undeclinable Ambuscade then embarked on what may be indeed one of their greatest adventures so far; writing their Epitaph debut.
After 9 months of hard work, fine song writing, booze, cigarettes and some damn fine coffee, One For The Money came screaming from the bloody womb of RS 29 studios. Produced with a full on, in yo' face sound by Oscar Holleman (Gorefest) and Menno Bakker (NRA, Human Alert). One For The Money takes you through tales of anger, confusion, love, despair, discrimination and death.
"Going Crazy" where a groupie takes her dreams just a step too far. Then there's the testicle shriveling "Trapped," about a girl who desperately wants to be a one of the boys. One to Di for, "Chatterbox," a hell of an explosive song against landmines. "7 Years," straight from the heart, taking you into the cataclysm of the notorious 7 year itch.
Later the changed there name in Undeclinable because everyone called them like that. They released Sound City Burning under that name. Lead singer Jasper quit the band while they where recording a new album. They have a new singer now and are known as The Undeclinables

Whatever
The Undeclinables Lyrics

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Come outdoors, you'll soon be trashed and
swept away. The thought in your heart.
It makes you so afraid you'll
never come outside again.

This is a song that I wrote for you,
but you will never receive it.
You always carefully lock your doors.

Detest all kinds of whatever. May I persuade
you to go on holding on to this song?

National Geographic's Dangerzone isn't much
of a help. It leaves you pegged down to your
seat at home. All alone

Analyse the papers and you'll conclude that
it's very dangerous to go outside nowadays.
There is a chance that a plain falls down
right on top of your headwhile you least
expect it to so. But get a grip on your own
life and look way beyond.

You sit hours on your own.
What does it take to get you out of there?

Overall Meaning

The song "Whatever" by The Undeclinables is about fear and how it can hold a person back from experiencing life. The lyrics "Come outdoors, you'll soon be trashed and swept away" portray the idea of being vulnerable and exposed to the dangers of the outside world. The singer of the song is plagued by a fear of the unknown, and it is affecting their ability to live their life to the fullest.

The chorus of the song shows that the singer has written a song for someone, but they will never receive it because they are too afraid to venture outside. The lyrics "Detest all kinds of whatever" suggest that the singer has a disdain for anything outside of their comfort zone. The singer begs the person to hold onto the song and try to overcome their fear. The song seems to suggest that if you allow fear to control you, you will not be able to fully experience life.

The second verse talks about how people can become trapped by their fears and the negative information in the media. The singer suggests that if you want to overcome your fear, you have to look beyond the fear-mongering and take control of your own life. The final line of the song, "What does it take to get you out of there?", questions what it will take for the singer to step outside of their comfort zone and confront their fear.

Line by Line Meaning

Come outdoors, you'll soon be trashed and swept away. The thought in your heart. It makes you so afraid you'll never come outside again.
If you leave the safety of your home, you'll be exposed to danger and certain destruction. Fear is holding you back from experiencing life outside of your comfort zone.

This is a song that I wrote for you, but you will never receive it. You always carefully lock your doors. Detest all kinds of whatever. May I persuade you to go on holding on to this song?
I wrote a song for you, but due to your paranoia and dislike for anything different, you'll never hear it. Still, I urge you to keep this song with you as a symbol of hope and possibility for embracing new experiences.

National Geographic's Dangerzone isn't much of a help. It leaves you pegged down to your seat at home. All alone.
Watching shows about dangerous situations on TV won't help you break out of your shell or loneliness. In fact, it may only make you feel more trapped inside your own home.

Analyse the papers and you'll conclude that it's very dangerous to go outside nowadays. There is a chance that a plain falls down right on top of your head while you least expect it to so. But get a grip on your own life and look way beyond.
Reading the news can make it seem like the world outside is full of danger and risks, but it's important to realize that life is unpredictable and anything can happen. Don't let fear stop you from living your life to the fullest.

You sit hours on your own. What does it take to get you out of there?
You spend so much time alone in your own thoughts. What will it take to push you out of your comfort zone and experience life beyond your walls?

Contributed by Lauren J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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