(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.
What Price Happiness?
Youth Brigade Lyrics
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Still we purue this feeling as though it were the greatest reward they say that love's the only way to find true happiness
So why do we keep fighting for a life that makes no sense
how did the system of greed begin
In pursuit of happiness to fill a need within
They say there's nothing in this world that you can't buy
Yet the price of happiness is forever too high
what price, what price happiness?
what does this word happiness signify to you
Just a fleeting feeling well that's nothing new
Our lives are short death is certain
Don't think about that final curtain
You're happy for so short a time
Happiness treads a very fine line
what price, what price happiness?
for everyone that is happy there are a million that are sad
Poor, starving, fighting, dying for the elusive life we have!
In Youth Brigade's song "What Price Happiness," the lyrics explore the idea that happiness is something that we all desire and pursue, yet it comes at a cost that may be too high. The first verse sets the tone for the song, stating that happiness is something that we all want but cannot afford. The pursuit of happiness is often seen as the greatest reward, but it's not always clear how to achieve it.
The second verse delves deeper into the history of this pursuit, questioning how the system of greed came to be. The lyrics highlight the paradox of capitalism, where everything can be bought and sold. They say that happiness is something that cannot be bought, yet we continue to pursue it. The high price of happiness is not necessarily monetary, but instead represents the cost of sacrificing other aspects of life to achieve it.
The final verse is a reflection on the fleeting nature of happiness. The lyrics highlight the idea that life is short and death is certain, yet we continue to pursue happiness as if it were a permanent state. The song ends with the declaration that for every person who is happy, there are millions who are suffering and dying for the life that we have.
Line by Line Meaning
What price happiness, a price you can't afford
Happiness is something that comes at a cost, but not everyone can afford it.
Still we purue this feeling as though it were the greatest reward they say that love's the only way to find true happiness
Despite the cost of happiness, we continue to strive for it because we believe that it is the ultimate prize. Love is often seen as the key to finding true happiness.
So why do we keep fighting for a life that makes no sense
Despite the pursuit of happiness being so central to our lives, it can often feel like we're fighting for a life that doesn't make sense in the end.
how did the system of greed begin
The greed that drives our society's pursuit of wealth and happiness is a complex and deeply ingrained system that is difficult to trace back to its origins.
In pursuit of happiness to fill a need within
The reason we are driven to pursue happiness is often to fulfill a deep inner need or desire that we have.
They say there's nothing in this world that you can't buy
The prevailing belief is that everything in the world has a price and is therefore purchasable, including happiness.
Yet the price of happiness is forever too high
Despite the belief that everything has a price, the cost of happiness is often seen as being too high or out of reach for most people.
what does this word happiness signify to you
The definition of happiness is different for everyone, and it can be difficult to articulate what it truly means.
Just a fleeting feeling well that's nothing new
Happiness is often seen as a brief and fleeting emotion that doesn't last very long.
Our lives are short death is certain
We are all going to die eventually, so life is too short to waste on things that don't bring us genuine happiness.
Don't think about that final curtain
Despite the inevitability of death, it's important not to dwell on it too much and enjoy the time that we have.
You're happy for so short a time
Happiness is often fleeting and temporary, making it all the more precious and worth pursuing while we can.
Happiness treads a very fine line
The pursuit of happiness is a delicate balancing act that requires careful consideration and awareness of what truly makes us happy.
for everyone that is happy there are a million that are sad
Despite our individual pursuits of happiness, there are countless others in the world who suffer and are unhappy.
Poor, starving, fighting, dying for the elusive life we have!
Many people around the world struggle and suffer as they fight for the same elusive life and happiness that we pursue every day.
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Adam
this band has a pretty unique sound in the world of hardcore punk. deffinetly one of the best old school hardcore bands
51 - 73
Thats because they have a great vocalist and they didnt just make fast hardcore music - they mixed it up - this sounds more like a punk song from 1978
jay aguirre
amazing.
L.A. Childhood
great fucking song
Jason-Ruffneck-Radio- Hope
Quality 👌