Youth Of Today split in 1990 after releasing two studio albums and two 7" EPs, but have since reformed several times for reunion shows. Frontman Ray Cappo went on to form Hare Krishna bands Shelter (with Porcelly on guitar) and Better Than A Thousand, and would later cause controversy in the straight edge scene after being seen drinking a glass of wine in Italy while on tour.
Stabbed in the Back
Youth of Today Lyrics
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Loyal to our hardcore scene
Our thought, our aims,
Our goals were true
Then someting happened to you
You changed
I remember all the things you said
Shit you said !
Fucking lies!
Stabbed us all in the back
Right in the back !
Don't you dare look me in the eyes !
All we stood for, all our dreams
You've forgotten what they mean
I tell you this
My thoughts are real
And I'll never change
The way I feel !
The song "Stabbed in the Back" by Youth of Today is a reflection of betrayal among members of the hardcore scene. The lyrics suggest a breakdown in trust and loyalty between two brothers who were once staunch supporters of the hardcore scene. The song outlines a clear shift in one brother's moral compass, with his thoughts, aims, and goals changing, leading to a loss of trust and respect among his peers.
The betrayal experienced by the songwriter is evident in lines such as "all we stood for, all our dreams, you've forgotten what they mean." The singer's ideals remain true and unchanging, and he refuses to compromise his values, no matter what circumstances arise. He refuses to look the betrayer in the eye, as he feels the offender has turned his back on everything they stood for.
The song's message has a broader resonance within the larger hardcore scene, reflecting the feelings and experiences of others who may have similarly experienced a betryal within close-knit social groups. It is a reflection of the mistrust and doubts that can set in when people you thought you knew and trusted let you down.
Line by Line Meaning
We were brother, you and me
We were close friends who shared a bond like brothers.
Loyal to our hardcore scene
We were dedicated and faithful to the hardcore music and culture.
Our thought, our aims, our goals were true
We shared genuine thoughts, goals and objectives.
Then someting happened to you, you changed
You underwent a significant transformation and your behavior and attitude have changed.
I remember all the things you said, shit you said !
I recall all the things you said in the past, even the derogatory remarks.
I guess it was a just a buch of fucking lies, fucking lies!
It seems like those words were nothing but a bunch of lies and deception.
Stabbed us all in the back, right in the back!
You betrayed and hurt us by deceiving us when we trusted you.
Don't you dare look me in the eyes!
Do not try to confront me or look me in the eye after you showed your true colors.
All we stood for, all our dreams
We believed in something and shared common dreams.
You've forgotten what they mean
You seem to have lost touch with the meaning and significance of our shared beliefs and goals.
I tell you this, my thoughts are real
I affirm that my beliefs and ideas are authentic and genuine.
And I'll never change, the way I feel!
I am firm in my beliefs and emotions, and I refuse to change them.
Lyrics © KNOW YOUR RIGHTS, Songtrust Ave
Written by: RAY CAPPO, JOHN PORCELLY
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