The Get Up Kids were viewed throughout their existence as a prototypical emo band, having been major players in the Midwest emo movement of the mid-1990s.[4] However, like many early emo bands, The Get Up Kids sought to dissociate themselves with the term, as it was considered dismissive to be seen as an "emo band."Years later, guitarist Jim Suptic even apologized for having the influence they did on many of the modern third-wave emo bands, commenting that "the punk scene we came out of and the punk scene now are completely different. It’s like glam rock now . . . If this is the world we helped create, then I apologize.”
Influential Kansas City five piece, The Get Up Kids, return in January 2011 with a new studio album,There Are Rules – the band’s fifth full-length collection, and the first on their own Quality Hill Records imprint.
Seven years after what looked to be their final album Guilt Show, with the group disbanding a year later in 2005 after 10 years of constant touring, The Get Up Kids returned to the studio in 2009, sparked by a spur-of-the-moment decision to start writing songs together again, made while they were rehearsing to promote the tenth anniversary edition of their breakout album ‘Something to Write Home About’.
The first fruits of these new recordings was ‘Simple Science’, released in April 2010 - an EP that burst, unannounced, into the Billboard Top 200. But that was just a taste – a precursor to the full-length album, which Alternative Press magazine, upon hearing a whisper of its existence, placed on their “most anticipated…” list.
The band re-convened at their Black Lodge studio in Eudora, KS at various times in 2010 to complete the recordings, and so ‘There Are Rules’ came to be - twelve new songs that will prove to be both surprising, and familiar. The result is a collection of songs that are fresh and inspired, created by a band that has been given new life and isn’t looking back. In some fashion, the new tracks mark a return to the early days of The Get Up Kids, when they formed fifteen years ago above a drum store in downtown Kansas City. The recording involved lots of analog 2” tape – live takes and a feel for the unexpected. Long time producer Ed Rose was once again seated behind the mixing desk, and the band even turned to Chicago luminary Bob Weston, who recorded their debut, Four Minute Mile, to master the album. “This record came together really organically. We'd throw out an idea and if it didn't work after 30 minutes we'd scrap it and move on to another one. We all wrote together really spontaneously and then fleshed it out with Ed in the studio," says Matt Pryor.
At the same time, ‘There Are Rules’ marks a new chapter for The Get Up Kids, as they return to their independent roots, forming their own label – Quality Hill Records – and reigniting the DIY spirit that originally launched the band onto the worldwide stage. Says Pryor, “"We had a really great relationship with Vagrant but we felt that with the proverbial rebirth of the band we wanted to start our own label. Do everything ourselves like we did in the beginning." And as to naming the imprint? "Quality Hill is a historic neighborhood in Kansas City. It's not far from where we first formed the band. It seems like an appropriate name for the label." And of course, echoing their formative years, there is a 7” single involved. That 45 would be ‘Automatic’ – a limited edition release due in January 2011.
And so, after touring across four continents to sold out crowds too many times to count, after becoming a crucial part of what has been called the “second wave of emo” in the 90’s along with bands like Braid and The Promise Ring and influencing a list of bands as long as your arm, after 15 years, 4 acclaimed studio albums, a collection of rarities, a live record, numerous 7"s and EPs the Kansas City five piece – Matthew Pryor on vocals and guitar, Rob Pope on bass, Jim Suptic on guitars and vocals, James Dewees on keyboards and Ryan Pope on drums - are excited to unveil ‘There Are Rules’ in 2011, proving that the final chapter for The Get Up Kids has yet to be written.
Now Or Never
the get up kids Lyrics
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The sound of a disgruntled crowd standing in my way
Oh, I used to be outgoing and carefree
But not today
Not today
I quietly sit as my thoughts start to drift and divide
I've come to admit that I've lost my one place to hide
A spark in conversation that keeps things interesting
Tonight we only have now or never
Our indifference is a sickness we caught together
How much of this can you endure?
'Cause I can't take it anymore
I wanna hear you say that it's for sure
It seems to me
Avoiding tragedy
Is easier for someone that's got no place to be
Tonight, we only have now or never
Tonight, we only have now or never
Tonight, we only have now or never
(Only have now or never)
Tonight, we only have now or never
(Only have now or never)
Tonight, we only have now or never
(Only have now or never)
Tonight, we only have now or never
(Only have now or never)
Tonight, we only have now or never
(Our indifference is a sickness we caught together)
(Only have now or never)
Tonight, we only have now or never
(Our indifference is a sickness we caught together)
(Only have now or never)
The Get Up Kids' song "Now or Never" delves into the theme of urgency and the consequences of indifference. The opening lines describe the mundane routine of daily life being interrupted by the sound of a disgruntled crowd, as the singer's thoughts drift and divide. The chorus emphasizes the urgency of the moment and the fact that there may be no tomorrow, hence the importance of seizing the day. It also highlights the fact that the singer's indifference is shared by the people around him and has become a "sickness" that they have caught together. The lyrics convey a sense of frustration and disillusionment as the singer realizes that he has lost his spark of outgoingness and carefreeness.
The second verse hints at a possible reason for the singer's apathy - he has lost his one place to hide. This could refer to a specific physical place where he used to go to clear his head, or a metaphorical haven that he can no longer find. The reference to a "spark in conversation" suggests that he used to be more engaged with the people around him but has now retreated into his own thoughts. The repetition of "not today" throughout the song reinforces the idea that the singer is not in a good place and is struggling to make sense of his emotions.
Overall, "Now or Never" is a reflection on the fleeting nature of life and the need to make the most of every moment. It highlights the danger of becoming too comfortable with indifference and the importance of staying engaged with the world around us.
Line by Line Meaning
The tick of a clock brings the work to a stop for the day
The sound of the clock signifies the end of the day's work
The sound of a disgruntled crowd standing in my way
The noise of the crowd is blocking my path
Oh, I used to be outgoing and carefree
But not today
Not today
I used to be happy and outgoing, but not anymore
I quietly sit as my thoughts start to drift and divide
I've come to admit that I've lost my one place to hide
I sit alone with my thoughts, realizing that I have nowhere to escape
A spark in conversation that keeps things interesting
A lively conversation can make life more enjoyable
Tonight we only have now or never
Our indifference is a sickness we caught together
How much of this can you endure?
'Cause I can't take it anymore
I wanna hear you say that it's for sure
We have a limited time to act and our shared lack of concern is weighing on me. Can you handle it? I need confirmation.
It seems to me
Avoiding tragedy
Is easier for someone that's got no place to be
It's easier for people with no responsibilities or commitments to avoid disaster
Tonight, we only have now or never
We need to act now, we don't have any more time
(Our indifference is a sickness we caught together)
Our mutual disregard for the situation is making it worse
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave
Written by: James David Suptic, James Matthew Dewees, Matthew Patrick Pryor, Robert Steven Pope, Ryan Michael Pope
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@mikykorn7985
22 de Diciembre 2022 saludos desde Texcoco México
@jamesreza7939
Just got around to checking this album out. Every song is great.
@giovanndelagarza6961
Cada que escucho sus nuevas canciones me llega la nostalgia de cuando los escuche por primera vez, para mi es muy hermoso que sean fieles a su estilo musical 🎶 y que por bandas como esta el género emo siga presente
@juanlaverde6344
Love it <3
@sangtonsing1531
More like the Get Up Dads
@helioviniciusdias2018
Esse e o ano do real EMO já foi americano football agora com the get up kids só falta Reiner Maria...
Aí minha três banda favoritas do gênero terá deixando o ano prefeito com música perfeita e álbum inesquecível...
@Koshirozation
<3