(1) The … Read Full Bio ↴Youth Brigade can refer to two different punk music groups.
(1) The first was a punk music trio formed by brothers Mark Stern, Adam Stern, and Shawn Stern, in Hollywood, California in 1980. The band has broken up and subsequently re-formed a number of times. They have been together again for several years as of 2006, and playing shows throughout California. Youth Brigade have only released a few records, but were influential as the founders of the Better Youth Organization, an independent record label and concert booking firm.
(2) Youth Brigade was also another, unrelated punk band from Washington D.C., who released a 7" EP on Dischord Records in 1981. This band subsequently, during their short life, called themselves DC Youth Brigade. Youth Brigade DC also has 3 tracks featured on the 1982 Dischord compilation Flex Your Head. An unreleased song entitled "I Object" is also featured on the 20 Years of Dischord compliation set. Although only around for a short period of time the DC Youth Brigade played shows with the legendary Minor Threat. Their style is also now considered a classic example of American hardcore punk.
Full Force
Youth Brigade Lyrics
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Got to unite forces then it'll be us they fear
And then we'll drink to kids like you and me
We'll march in the streets, full force
There's no time like the present and presently we're oppressed
Let your voice be heard today before your life's a mess
And now I've only got two words for you and it's not "Good luck"!
Full force - come straight to me
Full force - and you will see
Full force - that's the way it'll be
Full force - come straight to me
Full force - and you will see
Full force - that's the way it'll be
Get off your ass, get out of your house take matters in your own hands
Us kids are gonna do the things we wanna do it's our time to take a stand
And then we'll drink to kids like you and me
We'll march in the streets, full force
They say there's strengh in numbers, we've got the numbers here
Got to unite forces then it'll be us they fear
And now I've only got two words for you and it's not "Good luck"!
Then we'll leave you bloody in the streets 'cause we don't give a fuck
Full force - come straight to me
Full force - and you will see
Full force - that's the way it'll be
In Youth Brigade's song "Full Force," the band urges the youth to unite and take action against oppression. The lyrics express that there is strength in numbers and that by coming together, they can create change and make their voices heard. The line "let your voice be heard today before your life's a mess" stresses the importance of taking action now rather than waiting until it is too late. The band also emphasizes the need to stand up for themselves and not back down, even if it means resorting to violence. The repeated line "full force" highlights the urgency and determination of the youth to fight against their oppressors.
Overall, the song is a rallying cry for the youth to unite and take charge of their own lives. It speaks to the frustration and anger that many young people feel in the face of oppression and encourages them to channel that energy into action. The song's lyrics are a call to arms, urging the youth to take control of their futures and create a better world for themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
They say there's strength in numbers, we've got the numbers here
People believe that there is power in large groups, and we have a large group ourselves.
Got to unite forces then it'll be us they fear
If we come together, we will become a force to be reckoned with.
And then we'll drink to kids like you and me
After we have accomplished something significant, we will celebrate together as young people.
We'll march in the streets, full force
We will demonstrate our strength and determination by marching through the streets in full force.
There's no time like the present and presently we're oppressed
We must speak up against our oppression, as there is no better time than now to do it.
Let your voice be heard today before your life's a mess
Use your voice to speak up now, or it may be too late and your life could be negatively impacted.
And now I've only got two words for you and it's not 'Good luck'!
I have a warning for you, and it's not to wish you well or good luck.
Then we'll leave you bloody in the streets 'cause we don't give a fuck
If you don't heed our warning, we will resort to violence and not care about the consequences.
Get off your ass, get out of your house take matters in your own hands
Stop being complacent and take control of your own situation by taking action.
Us kids are gonna do the things we wanna do it's our time to take a stand
We, as young people, will not let others determine our destiny and we will stand up for what we believe in.
Full force - come straight to me
I am ready to lead this charge with full force.
Full force - and you will see
If we come together and act with full force, we will achieve our goals.
Full force - that's the way it'll be
There is no other way to win this battle than to act with full force.
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