(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.
It's Not Enough
Youth Brigade Lyrics
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(words S. Stern, music YB)
Listen up I got something to say
I want to say it now before it's too late
It's important that you know just how I feel
I don't need to say, where I was or that I said
I'm not like that
It's not my fault, don't blame me
It's not my fault, saw it on TV
It's not my fault, it was a voices in my head
It's not m fault, the gun was full of lead
I've got nothing to hide, but I'll say it anyway
No one should even try to blame me
It's important that you know it wasn't me
I don't need to say, where I was or that I said
I don't have to defend myself
I'm not like that
I can't say whose fault it was, but I'm sure that it's not me
Responsibilities just a word
It's not my fault, your life's a joke
It's not my fault, the kondom broke
It's not my fault, I need therapy
It's not my fault, your casualty
It's not my fault, I couldn't help myself
It's not my fault, I was afraid for my life
It's not my fault, you can't find the bloody knife
It's not my fault, it was a struggle & strife
I can't say whose fault it was, but I'm sure that it's not me
Responsibilities just a word
I avoid it frequently
I can find excuses for the minutest trivialities
Cause one thing I know is that it's not my fault,
The lyrics to the song "It's Not My Fault" by Youth Brigade discuss the idea of personal responsibility and the tendency for people to avoid taking responsibility for their actions. The song begins with the singer stating that they have something important to say and that they want to say it before it's too late. The singer then goes on to assert that they do not need to defend themselves or explain where they were or what they said, because they do not want to be held responsible for any negative consequences that may occur as a result of their actions.
The chorus of the song features the repeated phrase "It's not my fault" followed by various excuses or reasons that the singer believes absolve them of responsibility. These excuses include things like seeing a behavior on television or hearing voices in their head. The singer also notes that they cannot say whose fault something was, but they are certain that it is not their fault. The song concludes with the singer stating that they frequently avoid personal responsibility and can always find an excuse for their actions.
Overall, the song is a commentary on the tendency for people to deflect blame and refuse to take personal responsibility for their actions. It highlights the ways in which people often try to distance themselves from negative consequences, even when it may be clear that they played a role in causing them.
Line by Line Meaning
Listen up I got something to say
Pay attention, I need to speak my mind
I want to say it now before it's too late
I must speak my truth now, without delay
It's important that you know just how I feel
I need you to understand my emotions
I don't need to say, where I was or that I said
I don't have to give an explanation or justification
I don't have to defend myself
I don't need to prove my innocence
I'm not like that
I am not the kind of person who would do something wrong
It's not my fault, don't blame me
I am not responsible, don't hold me accountable
It's not my fault, saw it on TV
I was influenced by what I saw on television
It's not my fault, it was a voices in my head
I was under the influence of inner voices
It's not m fault, the gun was full of lead
The gun was loaded, it's not my fault
I've got nothing to hide, but I'll say it anyway
I am transparent, but I still want to speak my mind
No one should even try to blame me
I refuse to be blamed by anyone
It's important that you know it wasn't me
I need you to believe that I am innocent
I can't say whose fault it was, but I'm sure that it's not me
I am convinced that I am not to blame
Responsibilities just a word
To me, responsibility is an empty term
It's not my fault, your life's a joke
Your life is your own problem, don't drag me into it
It's not my fault, the kondom broke
It's not my fault that the condom failed
It's not my fault, I need therapy
I require professional help, but it's not my fault
It's not my fault, your casualty
I am not responsible for your unfortunate situation
It's not my fault, I couldn't help myself
I acted against my will, blame the situation
It's not my fault, I was afraid for my life
I acted out of fear, I couldn't help it
It's not my fault, you can't find the bloody knife
The fact that the weapon is missing is not my fault
It's not my fault, it was a struggle & strife
The situation was chaotic, and it's not my fault
I avoid it frequently
I often dodge or shirk responsibilities
I can find excuses for the minutest trivialities
I can always find a justification, even for tiny things
Cause one thing I know is that it's not my fault
I firmly believe that I am not to blame
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