Straight From The Heart
Virus Nine Lyrics
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We're gonna play some punk rock in the USA
We're gonna play it loud right from the start!
We're gonna tell the truth straight from the heart!
We never ever wanted to shock no one!
Yeah all we ever wanted was to have some fun!
Rock n' roll from the USA
The most loyal group of kids in the world today!
We're all in this together!
We'll stand to the end!
Well, I can feel it now pumpin' inside my veins!
Yeah i'll hold on tight and stand proud today!
Yeah a little rock n' rock will get me thru the night!
And on to work the next day but I feel alright!
We never set up to make a dime!
And we never asked you for your fuckin' time
We're gonna fight!, fight!, fight! Just to unite!
We'll never kill!, kill!, kill! We're gonna start a riot!
Our Brothers and Sisters will be standin' tall!
We'll fly our flag! We'll never fall!
These lyrics are a call for unity among different counterculture groups -- psychos, rockers, punks, and skins -- through music, particularly punk rock. The singer expresses a desire for fun and authenticity in their music, rather than a desire to shock or make money. They believe that punk rock can be a way to bring people together and to speak truth "straight from the heart." The singer also acknowledges that music can be a cathartic outlet for their emotions, allowing them to feel "alright" even in the face of difficult circumstances. Ultimately, the singer calls for a collective effort to "fight" for unity, but not to resort to violence as a means to that end.
The lyrics reflect the values and ethos of punk rock, a genre that emerged in the 1970s as a reaction to mainstream music and culture. Punk was often associated with youth rebellion, anti-establishment attitudes, and a DIY ethos of creating music and fashion outside of traditional commercial channels. In the United States, punk rock also intersected with the hardcore scene, which evolved into a more politically charged movement emphasizing social justice issues. Virus Nine, the band behind "Straight From the Heart," was part of this tradition, with lyrics that often touched on themes of rebellion, unity, and individualism.
Line by Line Meaning
All that I can say is that "Well be okay!"
No matter what happens, we will persevere and overcome any obstacles that come our way.
We're gonna play some punk rock in the USA
We will perform our style of music, punk rock, in the United States of America.
We're gonna play it loud right from the start!
We will begin our music loudly and energetically.
We're gonna tell the truth straight from the heart!
Our lyrics will be genuine and heartfelt, without any falsehoods or pretenses.
We never ever wanted to shock no one!
We did not intend to cause any offense or shock to anyone with our music or actions.
Yeah all we ever wanted was to have some fun!
Our primary goal was to enjoy ourselves and have a good time while making music.
Rock n' roll from the USA
We will perform rock and roll music from the United States of America.
The most loyal group of kids in the world today!
Our fans are the most dedicated and supportive group of young people today.
Psychos, Rockers, Punx and Skins!
Our fans come from a diverse range of subcultures, including psychobilly, rockers, punks, and skinheads.
We're all in this together!
We and our fans are united and working towards a common goal.
We'll stand to the end!
We will continue to persist and persevere until the very end, no matter what happens.
Well, I can feel it now pumpin' inside my veins!
The adrenaline and energy of performing music is coursing through our veins, giving us a rush of excitement and anticipation.
Yeah i'll hold on tight and stand proud today!
We will remain strong and steadfast in our beliefs and values, and will not be swayed by external influences or criticism.
Yeah a little rock n' rock will get me thru the night!
Music is a powerful and comforting force that can help us get through difficult times and emotions.
And on to work the next day but I feel alright!
Even after performing music all night, we will still feel energized and positive enough to go to work the next day.
We never set up to make a dime!
We did not pursue music for the sake of making money or profit.
And we never asked you for your fuckin' time
We did not demand or expect our fans' time or attention; they willingly choose to support us and participate in our music.
We're gonna fight!, fight!, fight! Just to unite!
We will work hard and tirelessly to unite ourselves and our fans around our music and shared values.
We'll never kill!, kill!, kill! We're gonna start a riot!
We will not harm or injure anyone, but we will incite and encourage rebellion and resistance against oppressive systems and structures.
Our Brothers and Sisters will be standin' tall!
Our fans and supporters will stand tall and proud alongside us, as we work towards a better future together.
We'll fly our flag! We'll never fall!
We will continue to represent our values and beliefs, and will never give up or fail in our pursuit of a better world.
Contributed by Addison L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.