Resurrection
The Vice Squad Lyrics
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Our concern would only drag us down
They laughed at all the boys and the girls
Who cried the tears to baptize the world
Tears to baptize the world
Some got rick because they were used
Perfect youth cult so abused
We all gathered to dance and applaud
No one heard us call
Try to bury the legend, it's time for the resurrection
Tomorrow's forever, so look ahead
There's more to life than playing dead
Like the neon that lights up the night
Pride and hope once again burn bright
Are you ready for the resurgence of the unconquered contingent
They'll give the torch to carry, alright
But the unworthy shall bathe in its light
The rich mans gain is the punks loss
You carry the banner that becomes a cross
Banner that becomes a cross
We've got something to shout about
We are the immortal cult
No more fighting, this time stay together
Look ahead, tomorrow's for ever
Tomorrow's forever
Write an epitaph for us all
We'll sit back and calculate your fall
A new strength you could never explain
Born again from your dying pain
We're no pathetic fashion
We're the ultimate faction
We've found ourselves, it's not too late
Strength and unity with our only faith
The Vice Squad's song Resurrection is a tale of redemption and defiance against a society that wants to quash youthful enthusiasm and idealism. The opening lines set the tone for the song: "They said our feelings were too strong/Our concern would only drag us down." The song shows the struggle of young people who were mocked for their tears and idealism, but they refused to be beaten down by society's cynicism. Instead, they chose to fight back and create something new out of their pain.
The chorus of the song encourages listeners to be part of this new movement: "Try to bury the legend, it's time for the resurrection/Tomorrow's forever, so look ahead/There's more to life than playing dead/Like the neon that lights up the night/Pride and hope once again burn bright." The song encourages people to embrace hope and pride, and to look for a better future. The lyrics also suggest a certain level of disdain towards those who have become wealthy by exploiting the youth culture, as seen in the line "The rich man's gain is the punk's loss."
Ultimately, Resurrection is a defiant call to arms for those who have been shunned by society. It is a hopeful message that encourages people to stand up for what they believe in and never give up on the fight for a better world.
Line by Line Meaning
They said our feelings were too strong
Our passion was deemed excessive by those around us
Our concern would only drag us down
We were warned that our worries would only hurt us
They laughed at all the boys and the girls
The ridicule we faced knew no gender boundaries
Who cried the tears to baptize the world
We used our tears to wash away the world's impurities
Some got rich because they were used
Some exploited our youth movement for profit
Perfect youth cult so abused
Our idealistic youth movement was taken advantage of
We all gathered to dance and applaud
We came together in celebration and support
We cried out no one heard us call
Our cries for help went unanswered
Try to bury the legend, it's time for the resurrection
Despite attempts to suppress us, we will rise again
Tomorrow's forever, so look ahead
The future is limitless, so keep moving forward
There's more to life than playing dead
Living life to the fullest means being alive and active
Like the neon that lights up the night
Our presence illuminates the darkness around us
Pride and hope once again burn bright
Our pride and hope have been reignited
Are you ready for the resurgence of the unconquered contingent
We are poised for a comeback that cannot be stopped
They'll give the torch to carry, alright
We will bear the responsibility of leading the way
But the unworthy shall bathe in its light
Only those who deserve it will share in our success
The rich mans gain is the punks loss
Our counterculture movement suffered while the rich profited
You carry the banner that becomes a cross
We bear the weight and responsibility of our movement
We've got something to shout about
We have a significant message to proclaim
We are the immortal cult
Our movement will live on indefinitely
No more fighting, this time stay together
We must unite and not fight amongst ourselves to succeed
Look ahead, tomorrow's forever
The future holds endless possibilities
Write an epitaph for us all
Write our story and remember our legacy
We'll sit back and calculate your fall
Our detractors will witness our triumph and their defeat
A new strength you could never explain
We have a newfound power that cannot be understood
Born again from your dying pain
Our rebirth came from the pain of our past
We're no pathetic fashion
We are not a fleeting trend or fad
We're the ultimate faction
Our group is the highest form of unity and solidarity
We've found ourselves, it's not too late
We have discovered our true selves and our purpose
Strength and unity with our only faith
Our unwavering belief and togetherness powers us forward
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: DAVID BATEMAN, BEKI BOND
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pulgas3000
They said our feelings were too strong
Our concern would only drag us down
They laughed at all the boys and girls
Who cried the tears to baptise the world
Tears to baptise the world
Some got rick because they were used
Perfect youth cult so abused
We all gathered to dance and applaud
We cried out no one heard us call
No one heard us call
Try to bury the legend, it's time for the resurrection
Tomorrow's forever, so look ahead
There's more to life than playing dead
Like the neon that lights up the night
Pride and hope once again burn bright
Are you ready for the ressurgence of the unconquered contingent
They'll give the torch to carry, alright
But the unworthy shall bathe in its light
The rich mans gain is the punks loss
You carry the banner that becomes a cross
Banner that becomes a cross
We've got something to shout about
We are the immortal cult
No more fighting, this time stay together
Look ahead, tomorrow's for ever
Tomorrow's forever
Write an epitaph for us all
We'll sit back and calculate your fall
A new strength you could never explain
Born again from your dying pain
We're no pathetic fashion
We're the ultimate faction
We've found ourselves, it's not too late
Strength and unity with our only faith
Darbyn Muñoz
Que chimba cuando Vice Squad vino a Medellín Colombia, que locura ese día, inolvidable!
Santiago Sánchez Blanco
Que buena música se hacía entonces.La edad de oro.
Honoure the Fire
still one of the best singles in the early 80's underrated classic
virhekoodi9
Wow! This band is AWESOME!! Last weekend's gig, one gentleman came to say that you sound like Vice Squad!! Oh shit, that was MARK OF RESPECT!!! :) Our band's name is Virhekoodi9!!
pulgas3000
They said our feelings were too strong
Our concern would only drag us down
They laughed at all the boys and girls
Who cried the tears to baptise the world
Tears to baptise the world
Some got rick because they were used
Perfect youth cult so abused
We all gathered to dance and applaud
We cried out no one heard us call
No one heard us call
Try to bury the legend, it's time for the resurrection
Tomorrow's forever, so look ahead
There's more to life than playing dead
Like the neon that lights up the night
Pride and hope once again burn bright
Are you ready for the ressurgence of the unconquered contingent
They'll give the torch to carry, alright
But the unworthy shall bathe in its light
The rich mans gain is the punks loss
You carry the banner that becomes a cross
Banner that becomes a cross
We've got something to shout about
We are the immortal cult
No more fighting, this time stay together
Look ahead, tomorrow's for ever
Tomorrow's forever
Write an epitaph for us all
We'll sit back and calculate your fall
A new strength you could never explain
Born again from your dying pain
We're no pathetic fashion
We're the ultimate faction
We've found ourselves, it's not too late
Strength and unity with our only faith
ManoVardasPato
The bass is very similar to Steve Harry from Iron Maiden and some of the music is also similar to the two first albums of the Maiden! Incredible!
kurtiskrotenko
i love this song!
Steve E
Original lady of 2nd generation of Punk, and still doing it, Respect 2 Beki. X
Vice Squad
TOO RIGHT - VICE SQUAD ARE STRONGER THAN EVER THESE DAYS X
Mr. Waffles
I wish I could marry her just for her voice!