Currently signed to Wichita Records and were formerly signed to Matador Records and Siltbreeze Records. They have released five full-length records: 2005's Dig Yourself, 2007's Present the Paisley Reich, 2008's Rip It Off, 2009's Born Again Revisited and 2011's Dancer Equired!
Come Together
Times New Viking Lyrics
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dazzle them with violence
all the kids are dying
its not like they are trying
we couldn't come together
even if we tried
lovers always lying
is always flying
i thought we should try this
and let the world define us
we couldn't come together
even if we tried
The lyrics to Times New Viking's song Come Together convey a message of frustration about the state of the world and the inability of people to come together to make a change. The opening line "we need to kill this silence" suggests an urgent need for action, and the following line "dazzle them with violence" implies that the only way to get people's attention is through shock and awe.
The lyrics continue with a bleak assessment of the current state of affairs - "all the kids are dying, it's not like they are trying" - suggesting a sense of hopelessness and despair. The chorus "we couldn't come together even if we tried" reinforces this idea of a fractured society, unable to unite in the face of common challenges.
Towards the end of the song, the lyrics take a more personal turn with the line "lovers always lying" suggesting a narrative of betrayal and loss. But even in this intimate setting, the violence of the world is never far away with the line "and since some blood is always flying". The final line "let the world define us" suggests a resignation to the forces of fate and a willingness to be shaped by external circumstances rather than taking control of one's own destiny.
Line by Line Meaning
we need to kill this silence
We must break the silence because silence is not doing us any good.
dazzle them with violence
We have to use violence to capture people's attention.
all the kids are dying
Many young people are dying.
its not like they are trying
It's not like they want to die.
we couldn't come together, even if we tried
We cannot unite, try as we might.
lovers always lying
Lovers always tell lies.
and since some blood is always flying
Because there is always bloodshed.
i thought we should try this
I thought it is worth trying.
and let the world define us
We should let the world see who we really are.
we couldn't come together, even if we tried
We cannot unify, even with our best efforts.
Contributed by Mia I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.