In 2007, the band released their sophomore album, Lose All Time, which received even greater critical acclaim and topped the Earshot charts for an extended period. The band's relentless touring and positive reviews helped establish them as one of the leading acts in Vancouver's burgeoning indie music scene, alongside other notable bands such as Ladyhawk, Black Mountain, and The New Pornographers.
However, the band's constant touring would take its toll, leading to a public dustup between band members and eventually causing the band to go on hiatus in 2010. Despite this, the band's music has continued to be celebrated by fans and critics alike and their influence can be seen in the work of many contemporary indie and dance-punk bands.
The Gap
You Say Party! We Say Die! Lyrics
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Between the rich and the poor, the poor, the poor, the poor, the poor,
the poor, the poor, the poor, the poor, the poor, the poor (x2)
All the odds get broken to these fairs
We won't just sit back, kick back and stare
At the problems that we all share
Between the rich and the poor, the poor, the poor, the poor, the poor,
the poor, the poor, the poor, the poor, the poor, the poor (x2)
Gonna take 'em down
Gonna take 'em down
Gonna take 'em down in numbers one by one (x3)
Down, down the intelligence that people seperated
Gonna take 'em down
Gonna take 'em down
Gonna take 'em down in numbers one by one
Down, down the intelligence that people seperated
We're gonna take 'em down
Gonna take 'em down
Gonna take 'em down in numbers one by one
Down, down the intelligence that people seperated
The gap, the gap, the gap, the gap, the gap, the gap, the gap, the gap
Between the rich and the poor, the poor, the poor, the poor, the poor,
the poor, the poor, the poor, the poor, the poor, the poor
All the odds get broken to these fairs
We won't just sit back, kick back and stare
At the problems that we all share
The gap, the gap, the gap, the gap, the gap, the gap, the gap, the gap
Between the rich and the poor, the poor, the poor, the poor, the poor,
the poor, the poor, the poor, the poor, the poor, the poor
The lyrics of “The Gap” by You Say Party! We Say Die! mainly talks about the difference between the rich and the poor in society, and how they are separated from each other. The repeated phrase “The gap” emphasizes the large gap between the two groups. The phrase is followed by the repetition of “the poor,” which emphasizes the group that is being exploited by the wealthy.
The first verse talks about how people won't just “sit back, kick back and stare” at the issue of the divide between the rich and the poor, but will stand up and fight for a better society. The lyrics in the chorus “Gonna take 'em down in numbers one by one” shows the determination to take down the elite, and the belief that it is possible to do so.
The second verse chants “down, down the intelligence that people separated,” which means that the system that separates the rich from the poor, and the belief in the superiority of the wealthy is unjust and must be dismantled. The song ends with a call to acknowledge the “problems that we all share” and take action against them.
Overall, the lyrics of “The Gap” convey a message of unity and the fight against social inequality.
Line by Line Meaning
The gap, the gap, the gap, the gap, the gap, the gap, the gap, the gap
The clear division between the wealth of the rich and the poverty of the poor
Between the rich and the poor, the poor, the poor, the poor, the poor, the poor, the poor, the poor, the poor, the poor, the poor (x2)
The contrast in financial status between the wealthy and the destitute, reiterated twice
All the odds get broken to these fairs
The system is rigged in favor of the rich at these events
We won't just sit back, kick back and stare
We won't be passive or apathetic, we'll take action
At the problems that we all share
We recognize and acknowledge that these issues affect all of us
Gonna take 'em down
We will topple the system that perpetuates this inequality
Gonna take 'em down in numbers one by one (x3)
We will do this methodically, taking action against each individual that perpetuates the gap
Down, down the intelligence that people separated
The gap is an unfortunate result of societal divisions, not inherent differences in intelligence
The gap, the gap, the gap, the gap, the gap, the gap, the gap, the gap
The clear division between the wealth of the rich and the poverty of the poor
Between the rich and the poor, the poor, the poor, the poor, the poor, the poor, the poor, the poor, the poor, the poor, the poor
The contrast in financial status between the wealthy and the destitute
All the odds get broken to these fairs
The system is rigged in favor of the rich at these events
We won't just sit back, kick back and stare
We won't be passive or apathetic, we'll take action
At the problems that we all share
We recognize and acknowledge that these issues affect all of us
Gonna take 'em down
We will topple the system that perpetuates this inequality
Gonna take 'em down in numbers one by one
We will do this methodically, taking action against each individual that perpetuates the gap
Down, down the intelligence that people separated
The gap is an unfortunate result of societal divisions, not inherent differences in intelligence
We're gonna take 'em down
Again, reiterating our commitment to dismantling the system
Gonna take 'em down
Another reminder of our goal
Gonna take 'em down in numbers one by one
Reiterating our methodical approach
Down, down the intelligence that people separated
Reiterating the cause of the gap
The gap, the gap, the gap, the gap, the gap, the gap, the gap, the gap
The clear division between the wealth of the rich and the poverty of the poor
Between the rich and the poor, the poor, the poor, the poor, the poor, the poor, the poor, the poor, the poor, the poor, the poor
Reiterating the point of the song, pointing out the contrast in financial status between the wealthy and the destitute
Contributed by Molly V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ac1dman
Incredibly catchy song. Didn't warm up to it at first but now it keeps randomly popping in my head.
@jdemocrat
Great song by an amazing band! Love YSP! <3
@gerry110792
I LOVE them!! they r great...when I listen to them somehow I have this nostalgic feeling
@bayane
eu amo essa banda. i love this band
@mariecreek
Love this song...and live they are really good!
@yyysz
This is my favourite song! Haven't had a favourite song like forever! Think I'm falling in love with this band.
@Junotrooper
This band is wicked! WICKED I SAY !!! (I wish Krista was still playing with them) *sigh*
@idkisdkisdk
Awsome song.
@pedrosaraiva
I love this song. I love this band. I can understand why most of the people don't like it. The reason is "The Gap The Gap The Gap The Gap The Gap The Gap The Gap The Gap The Gap The Gap The Gap The Gap The Gap The Gap"
@pedrosaraiva
I just remembered this track out of the blue. Imagine my surprise when I see that 15 years ago I did a funny comment on the exact same video wtf.