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Tryin' to fucking change my mind, just won't work - No way!
I don't want your stagnant rules, they're for the fools - Not me!
Total anti-government is all I plan to be
No self-proclaimed authority will put their claim to me

(Chorus)
No authority! Nobody's fool patsy
No authority! I just wanna be -

Ain't a commie, fuck the nazi's, belong to no one's club
No fucking war in any way could make me grab a gun
All I wanna do is just be what I wanna be
But I can't see no future in this lame authority

(Chorus) (2)

Me!

REDNECK SOCIETY

Narrowminded rednecks, such lame mentality
Believe in old time standards, like guns and bigotry
They say they're proud of their home
This fine old U.S.A.
But asked what color is the one, and see just what they say
Just what they say (3)

(Chorus)
I'm stuck in a redneck society!

Fools with age old morals, want the same old thing
Money, war, racism, with nothing in between
They don't want liberals in the way
They just sit back and see
Their power's in the White House and the moral majority
Majority (3)

I'm stuck in a redneck society!

BABY GAMES

Romper room, you think it's fun, play your games on everyone
Do your best to be a fool, think you're cute, think it's cool

(Chorus)
Don't you be a bit surprised, that maybe soon they'll realize
3 of you, and you're the same, busy playing baby games

Run around like 2 year olds, the way you act is getting old
Talk behind our backs, I say, monkey see's the only way

(Chorus)

RACISM SUCKS

Do you think that all blacks are niggers?
Ignorance is an attitude
You wallow in your racist stupor
Have you really stopped to think?
Do you believe in the K.K.K., do you think White Power rules today?
Would you like to shoot a white man dead, would you like to bust
a black man's head - No way!

In England there's the National Front, headstrong bunch, these fuckin' cunts
With Webster as their figurehead, they liberate Hitler as he lies dead
They think they're so bloody tough, paki-bashing ain't enough
Martin Webster like the K.K.K., map out all the plans his own way

(Chorus)
Racism sucks (6) Racism fucking sucks!

Some black folks call the white race scum, cos they think we are the only ones
Who only live in prejudice, while a lot of blacks live just the same
Do you really judge a man, by the color of his skin
You got the color, you got no right, to fuck up everybody else's life

(Chorus)

Kill, kill the K.K.K. Destroy Martin Webster!
Kill, kill the K.K.K. Destroy Ronald Reagan!

THIS IS MY LIFE

I don't need you to tell me, what I've got to do
I'm counting all the days, till I'm rid of you
Tell me what to do, tell me what to say
But no more fuckers, just get outta my way

(Chorus)
Cos this is - my life, this is - my life
Stupid lame society, you wanna take control of me
Parents wanna run my life, some girls act like my fuckin' wife

(Repeat 1st verse)

(Chorus)

Get off my fuckin' back!

(Chorus)

ANTI-KLAN

Prejudice throughout the land, don't look at us, we're anti-klan
Black hates white, white hates black
Tell me why, I don't understand

(Chorus)
I don't want a fuckin' race war - No way!
I don't want no segregated schools - No way!
I wanna have the right to choose my friends - Fuck you!
I don't want your narrowminded ways

Racial groups, they plan attack
I guess they think we won't fight back
I care about all human beings
And not the color of their skin

(Chorus)

We're anti-klan! (4)

I HATE SPORTS

I hate watching football games, baseball is so fuckin' lame
T.V. sports they all suck shit
Howard Cosell is a wimp

(Chorus)
I hate sports, I hate sports
I hate sports, I hate sports

I hate watching baseball games, boxing is so fuckin' lame
Ali and his old aged fame, yeah he's washed up, he's fuckin' tame

(Chorus)

WE'RE GONNA FIGHT

We're gonna fight, we know who's right - Not you!
Time to unite, we're havin' our say - Me, you!
Oppressed us long, they've done us wrong - Dumb fools!
We'll stand up tall, the future's ours - No rules!

(Chorus)
Me and you, we're gonna fight the narrow minds
Make our own rules, live your life and I'll live mine

4 long years, and thousands strong - That's right!
We're not dumb, we're aware - Go away!
Angry kids, rebellion rules - That's cool!
We got our dreams, and we got our hopes - You know!

(Chorus)

(break)

(Chorus twice)

We're gonna fight - Oh!

All songs written by Kevin Seconds
© 1980,1981,1982 Vicious Scam/Kevin Brandt
All rights reserved

Committed For Life (1983)

5 YEARS OF LIES

You lie with ease right to my face
You look straight in my eyes
No task for you, you cannot see
Between truth and dishonesty
Friends so long yet you still try
To force feed me your fucking lies

(Chorus)
I hear your lies, how come I'm the lucky one?
I see your lies, glorify what you haven't done
I hate your lies, stories different every time
5 years of lies, 1-2, 1-2-3-4!

You talk about the girls you know
The asses that you've kicked
Sometimes I sit in disbelief
Wondering what you really think
What I strive for, you laugh about
Behind my fucking back no doubt

(Chorus)

DRUG CONTROL

Drugs make you a man
They help you understand
It's a cheap escape and it's nothin' great
But you do them when you can

(Chorus)
Drugs make you turn on me!
Drugs will not set you free!

Your money buys you dope
Say you just can't cope
But friends are cheap, when drugs can keep
A buzz inside your head

(Chorus)

BOTTOMLESS PIT

You pay your money to get in
You're ready for some fun
But once you get in you're afraid
To get close to anyone
You dance around real tough and mean
Got macho thrash appeal
Your image here is what's at stake
And not the way you feel

(Chorus)
In the pit, you can't be yourself
You're an image of what's cool
And you ignore your friends
Just another fool

The hole grows bigger by the second
And soon there's no one left
No arms in arms cos in your eyes
It looks too fucking queer
But what's wrong with our unity
Friends having fun as friends
That pit is just a barrier
And soon we hope to end

(Chorus)

FIGHT YOUR OWN FIGHT

Standing scared you've always been that way
Fight your own fight
Paranoia every single day
Fight your own fight
Afraid to take a chance and be involved
Fight your own fight
Your self pride is hanging on a rack

(Chorus)
When will you stand up and help us be strong?
How can you face life and live with yourself?
Do you see justice in what they have done?
You see confrontation and you turn and run

One of us gets beaten to a pulp
Fight your own fight
You just turn and look the other way
Fight your own fight
Unite we have, but you're too fucking scared
Fight your own fight
Commit yourself , you never fucking dared
Fight your own fight

(Chorus)

Fight your own fight!

COMMITTED FOR LIFE

Some year's gone by but I believe - Still!
And in my heart I still feel - Real!
I'd rather die before I'd call it quits
Cos I can't feel the way that you feel

(Chorus)
A commitment, that will remain inside
Just something I will never forget
Don't tell me, that it's just my pride,
A built in part of what's inside my head

I've sacrificed alot and still feel strong - Still!
But odds were that it wouldn't last for long - Wrong!
Beliefs and views get stronger every way
Tell me friend just where you stand today

(Chorus)

People say I've changed, say I'm much different now
I've lost friends, jobs, money so tell me why...
Let me hear your reasons, cuz I shaved my head
And it changed my head
What about our frienship, you say I'm such a bore
And I'm "too" hardcore
Now you just ignore me, well fuck you man
Are you happy now?
Promises were broken, but who broke them first?

THIS IS THE ANGRY

Tired of hearing us moan and complain
Just cos you don't feel it
Doesn't mean there's no pain
Brought up then let down and run thru the course
Able to fuck us and feel no remorse

(Chorus)
This is a cry for the ones who can't fight
We're just the bad seeds who didn't turn out right
We'll get a chance and we'll break down the door
This is the angry, the young and the poor

Turned on your own, kicked the dirt in our face
We're stuck without money, no working, no pace
Just think what you'd do if you were in our place
Reality's waiting while you take up space

(Chorus)

(break)

(Chorus)

AGGRO

Got that crazy feeling
Scared you don't know why
Head is spinning faster
Haze is in your eyes

And now you take a deep breath
Wipe sweat off your face
Your head and heart keep pounding
Sets a frenzied pace

Now the wall gets stronger
Bodies hitting hard
Air is thick and heavy
No room left to breathe

Now you feel the tension
Eyes are open wide
Nothing like this feeling
Aggression deep inside

(break)

Buzz is in your head now
Bones that start to ache
Got that natural energy
No more mental state now
Something you can't fake

All songs c p 1982,1983 United Front
Written by K. Seconds

The Crew (1984)

HERE'S YOUR WARNING

Hey it's 1984
With a glimpse of what's in store
It looks like things are up to us
No talk, just action in the streets
That's what it's gonna take
No calm youth in the U.S.A.

(Chorus)
It's summertime, American riot!
I can't complain, unless I try it!
The heat is here, a teenage warning!
To those who fear, here's your warning!

This could be the year
That we could make some people think
With smarter minds we'll hit the streets
United we must make our stand
Divided we will fall
But it's up to us to take that step

(Repeat Chorus)

Complacent kids, that's all they want
But if they want trouble they'll get it!
Amidst years of youth unrest
And now someone is pissed, right!

(Repeat Chorus)

DEFINITE CHOICE

Take your pick and make a stand
With no regrets or change of plan
Keep your head, don't be afraid
Be proud of the choice you've made
Support your scene, you must believe
Never stop just move ahead

(Chorus)
Oh Oh Oh! Definite Choice!

Be positive, no ignorance
To mindlessness, we must protest
'Cause we're for real, we're gonna prove
That our movement's on the move
Fuck big business, church and war
That's not what we're fighting for

(Repeat Chorus)

NOT JUST BOYS FUN

Man you've gotta problem, who made you fuckin' king
A macho pig with nothing in your head
No girls around you, their place is not at gigs
Don't want 'em on the dance floor 'cos they're weak
A woman's place, the kitchen, on her back
It's time to change that attitude, and quick

(Chorus)
Showing us your phobias, you're scared to see 'em think
You'd rather dress 'em up in pretty lace
All nice and colored pink
You feel so fucking threatened
When they stand out in front
A stupid, passive piece of meat is all you really want

But it's: Not just boys fun (4x)

There's girls who put out fanzines, others put on shows
Yet they're not allowed to get out on the floor
Some make the music, well that you can accept
Hell, maybe live you'll get some tits and ass
You fucking moron, your brains have run amuck
A girl's only lot in life is not to fuck!

(Repeat Chorus)

THIS IS THE ANGRY, PT.2

So you're tired of hearing us moan and complain
Just 'cos you don't feel it
Don't mean there's no pain
Some are brought up and let down
Then run through the course
While they're able to fuck us and feel no remorse

(Chorus)
Oh Oh Oh! (4x)

Well you've turned on your own
Kicked dirt in our faces
We're left with no money, no work, no paces
Just think what you'd do
If you were in our place
While reality's waiting, you're taking up space

(Repeat Chorus)

Are you happy? Are you proud?
Then sing real loud!

(Repeat Chorus)

STRAIGHT ON

Yeah, you do drugs, you know I don't
Yet it's a trend just 'cos I don't
Leave me be, can't you see
I hate the way it fuckin' smells
I hate the way it makes me feel
Thumbs down to all those drugs you need
'Cos I'll just stay high naturally
Just more false starts, it tears apart
Your heart, hour head, your soul, your brain
It helps the feeling, eases the pain

YOU LOSE

You're beatin' up on your friends
'Cos you're so insecure
You wanna be the toughest
But we all know for sure
You thrash because you know
You're gonna start another fight
But maybe when it's too late
You'll finally see the light

(Chorus)
You're tough, you fight, you win, so what! (2x)

You listen to the music
It's the coolest thing to do
But you don't ever listen
To what it says to you
Your boots don't make you bigger
Your pose is nothing new
Someday it's gonna happen
When we watch you fuckin' lose

(Repeat Chorus 4x)

WHAT IF THERE'S A WAR IN AMERICA

A street with bodies, filled with guts
Child's world is such a mess
One bomb could rip this place apart
Yet who's to blame, where'd it start

(Chorus)
America's! War! (2x)

Just one more war by '84
It's killin' me and killin' you
These enemies want a little taste
Of what's left of American waste

(Repeat Chorus)

Our government, they gave the world
With non of our voices ever heard
A silence first and then a scream
So much for the American Dream

(Repeat Chorus 4x)

THE CREW

The older I become
I can't help thinking hard about
What's really gonna happen
And what's in store for
Us and them is bullshit
And if we're gonna make it work
We've gotta care together
And see this too the end, see it to the end

(Chorus)
It'll take some time to fix it up
But that is something we must do
With solid hearts and clearer minds
We'll raise our voice and blast right through
We'll stop the ones who fuck it up
And show the world that they can't stop the crew
The crew is me, the crew is you, yeah we're the crew!

The threat of war ain't over
And yes I fear it's getting near
With all this hate inside us
It all may just start
Here now will you listen
Or would you rather just ignore
You say we have no future
Do we have a chance? Do we have a chance?!

(Repeat Chorus)

CLENCHED FISTS, BLACK EYES

You say you're scared, we're not to blame
'Cos mindless violence ain't our claim
A new breed's here, we're gonna stay
And break down all your shallow ways

(Chorus)
'Cos we are the new kids
We've got our heads
We'll keep on fighting
'Til old ways are dead
Clenched fists, black eyes! (2x)

We're aiming for a different goal
Succeeding where the hippies failed
But one thing's sure and you can bet
We'll be more than a drugged-out threat!

(Repeat Chorus)

COLOURBLIND

I don't feel that prejudice
Can't see divided lines
To me we are all just the same
Our difference in our souls and minds
You tell me that the difference
Is red, brown, black and white
A world of such variety
To you becomes an excuse for hate

(Chorus)
We've gotta learn, have hope, unite
And care enough to end this fight
You're hating with no real insight
And burning crosses in the night

A hundred years of barriers
Yet still we can't see fit
To bring about world unity
And learn to live with it
Now I'm not just complaining
And I won't preach to anyone
But we should think about it
'Cos this war has not just begun

(Repeat Chorus)

AIM TO PLEASE

What do you mean when you say
We've changed our ways?
Say we're just too political
Or we don't have much to say
The ones who criticize our reasons
Always seem to disagree
No matter what we do
It's them we just can't seem to please

(Chorus)
Forgot the things we've said
We're only clones
Not cool enough to make it on our own
Judged by the elitist chosen few
Their labels aren't for me
Are they for you?

You say some years ago our songs were fine
And our debut EP was just divine
But now a shadow haunts us through and through
And songs we wrote before you never knew

(Repeat Chorus)

BOSS

How come everything you say is right
How come everything I say is wrong
You never ever open your mind
You never seem to hear the things I say

(Chorus)
'Cos you're the boss, have a say
Everything must go your way
But count me out, I'm not about to listen!

You judge me from your "upper" point of view
Judge from what I say and what I do
Tell me that you understand, you care
But when I speak you're never fucking there

(Repeat Chorus)

YOUNG 'TIL I DIE

You waited long for 21
For me the fight has just begun
You get in clubs, drink alcohol
It makes you feel you're ten feet tall

(Chorus)
I don't wanna grow up
I'm never getting old
I'd rather work from 9 to 5
Than drink to stay alive
I'm gonna stay young until I die! (2x)

You grew up fast, now you'll die soon
I'll never fucking be like you
You finish college, grab a wife
You're dead before you're 35

(Repeat Chorus)

RED AND BLACK

Something's creeping up your way
With cans of pain and things to say
We wait until the dead of night
Then nail everything in sight

(Chorus)
We will attack in red and black
Cover the buildings, the walls and the street
We will attack in red and black
Graveyard graffiti this whole fucking city

Lots of kids, with nothing to do
Important in the eyes of few
A town with nothin' for the young
An so our crusade has begun

(Repeat Chorus)

DIE HARD

Action's being taken 'cos of this
You fucked with us and now we're really pissed
A hundred times you tried to shut us out
But silence isn't golden, hear us shout

(Chorus)
Can't you see we're just too fast
Youth we're made to last (2x)
Youth we're comin'!

I HAVE A DREAM

Hatred I can't stand it anymore
The color of our skin we must ignore
Do you feel the pain or see the hurt
Or do you let it pass right by instead?

(Chorus)
This fighting, dividing, y'know we'll only lose (2x)

How come we can stand for such a crime
Racial hate, a real sign of the times
We've gotta raise our voice, begin the fight
And equal world held high is in our sight

(Repeat Chorus)

Is this prejudice a way of life, tell me!
Do you wanna be just like your friends, pressure!
Is it 'cos you just jumped by someone, is it?
You're condemning those who choose to live, unfair!

BULLY

All you talk about is you
But we've got better things to do
You're proving that you're tough and shit
But we're for real and don't forget

(Chorus)
We're fun, you're not
We play, we fight
You're off, we're not
That chip is all you got!

You go out and fight the world
Beat up boys and beat up girls
And nothing's gonna change your ways
You look at us, but we just say:

(Repeat Chorus)

Now another bully comes
Beats your ass, away you run
He'll be here to wear the crown
'Til another comes around

(Repeat Chorus)

TRUST

Hey now I've this feeling
That I've never felt before
I know it ain't cool to say this now
But I can't help the way I feel inside
Around you I can be the way I am
Be happy, pissed or sad
But the things I always think about
Are of feelings we have shared

(Chorus)
'Cos when we are together there is something
That I have with you, Trust!
And as we're growin' closer I can feel it
Flowing out from you, Trust!
I hope you can feel the same way
That I do, Trust!
If there's one thing down between us
That's a must, it's Trust!

Look now, we can share emotion
Something that we both thought was just too tough
Aggression, love and honesty
There could never be enough
All I wanna do is just let you know that I care
And when things get too hard for you
Look back and I'll be there

(Repeat Chorus)

You inspire me intensely
Without any doubt
You keep me thinking, help me try
Show that I can do without
With you there's more foundation
More than any other time
And when it comes to you my heart is true
Until the day I die

(Repeat Chorus)

Walk Together, Rock Together (1985)

IN YOUR FACE

You wanna be the way I am
But you could never understand
You shave your fuckin' head
Then you turn your back
On your best friends

(Chorus)
It's not just in my head
It's in my heart
(It's in my heart)
And you're not gonna
Tear this one apart

The way you look it fits
How come your attitude is shit?
You say you do it your own way
But now I have the price to pay

(Repeat Chorus)

If I can give a fuck
You better start, so...
Use your head be aware
Give a fuck!

The same routine, fuck up again
You have no real regrets
But this is not just something
I can easily forget

(Repeat Chorus)

I can't believe you've come this far
Yet still so unaware
No cause no brains no fire inside
When will you learn to care

SPREAD

I grew up with love and affection
Know what it means to spread that infection
No matter what may stand in my way
This energy within, it guides me day by day
At times when I feel there is no way out
I'll bitch, cry, moan, whine, scream and shout
But what I'd like to see in the world most today
We've got to SPREAD IT! SPREAD IT!
Now I know you must be thinking
There is something wrong
How could I have the nerve
To write this song
Well, it's like I've got this feeling
Stripped away of pride
A crazy mixed up feeling
That I just can't hide
Emotion is this great thing
We've all got it, let it show
If you can share emotion
Then by all means let me know
And if we wanna make a better world today
SPREAD IT! SPREAD IT! THIS WORLD OVER! GO!!!

REMAINS TO BE SEEN

Listen to my story!
It all began back in 1980
We were young, no direction, it was all so new
Spending late nights in the basement
Playing gigs in someone's kitchen
So exciting, we had dreams and we still do
And through the years our anger went
Toward more progressive goals
We had to overcome the barriers
And plan a new direction
Our main goal is to better ways
And help communication
With our positive commitment
We can all succeed, and so
OH!-OH!-OH! Part two of the story!
Now I know that times are hard
And giving in's easy
But with work we'll get our message out
To all the kids who care
It's not too hard if you believe
We've got to plan our destination
Just live your life your way
Make great your intentions
And through the years...

WALK TOGETHER, ROCK TOGETHER

It's not the way we look
It's not our stance, our style, our hair
Forget those stupid barriers
Take down that "FLAG" you wear
Just people living on
With different hearts and different minds
If we live in the same world
Why can't we stand in the same line?

(Chorus x2)
If we can walk together
Why can't we rock together

No I don't care
If you're into different bands
No cause for so much hatred
I’m just a different man
Pull off the cover I will too
And learn to understand
With music deep inside
We'll make world our unity plan

(Repeat Chorus)

A label is a label
Definition, nothing more
And because of labels we have placed
We live in constant war
Destroy all that tradition
And live before you die
Let's rock together, from now on
And never be denied

(Repeat Chorus Slow)

HOW DO YOU THINK YOU'D FEEL

I can't stand the way you treat girls
Aren't they just people too?
Something for you to do?
You like to fuck them
But their feeling don't mean shit to you
With your many ways
You've always got something to prove

(Chorus)
Open your eyes 'cuz it's time you see
It's time we were all treated equally
Just when you think
A woman's only there to take to bed
You better think what's going on through her head

You were raised to think
A woman's job is slave to man
But I'm here to tell you different
You probably won't understand
Conditioning's got you fucked up
So you crave the upperhand
Just try to look within yourself
And change it if you can

(Repeat Chorus)

There's no room for bruising egos
Man you rate supreme
But equality for humanity
Is what I dream
Girls are just the same as you. You're no smarter, you're no better
And only when you realize
We'll take it a step further

STRENGHT

If what you see is what you get
Just look toward us and never fret
I'll sing this 'til I can't no more
A part of what I'm waiting for
It's there so strong and can you see
A force, and what we have is strength

(Repeat)

And what we have is STRENGTH!
All we need it's what we got!

All songs (p)&(c) by Better Youth
Publishing/Positive Force 1984,1985,1986-ASCAP

New Wind (1986)

THE NIGHT AWAY

See you out there, it's like you'll dance the night away
But the feelings aren't too good because you need to lead the way
You call them friends, but now to you they have no air to breath
And when the time is right you know you'll have to have the final say

(Chorus)
Music makes you feel good, so why make it a drag
Too boots, the fist, the stance, you're out to win a loser's game
How hard is it, to take them, when size is on your side
Too blind to see, it's just a shame, when music's played in vain

Big man with mean face now, are you bigger than you seem
Find time to push around, and bring it down, until there's nothing left
Our music and our message, out of love more than exists
Are you there to hear it stop now, are you there to see it end

(Chorus)

But it happens and it happens, and we can not be afraid
There's so many still who give a damn, but the good ones always seem to fade
Is our future in the hands of those who dance the night away
Or are you with me as I sing this song, cause we've got more to say
Take a look around, do you see what's goin' down
Take a look around, don't pretend it's not goin' down

NEW WIND

Excuse me, just wait one sec, have you ever really listened to a thing we've said
You're not convinced that we could ever be a major force
But just another youth subculture with a different song
But for others, there's this other side, not really looking for some credit for the things we've tried
Communication, it could work so fast
Just cuz now you say it's over, does that make it past

(Chorus)
We could be the new wind - oh, oh!
We could be the new wind - Do you know, do you care?
We could be the new wind - oh, oh!
We could be the new wind - Will you try, will you dare?

A simple dream, no, not just that, can you just appreciate there's something we must find
I'm not a "punker", just a human being, with this urge to exercise what's in my heart and mind
It's not me hiding, from reality, pretend that I can shine it, turn around and walk away
The contradiction, seems to follow you, assuring that there is really nothing we can't do

SOMEBODY HELP ME SCREAM

I know I've cried so many times, by far I've had some doubts
And faces, faces, faces change, but still I have to shout
Things have had me worried, will I ever have to be alone
Then closed up doors push forward, see a side I've never known - oh!

(Chorus)
Somebody, somebody, somebody, help me scream
Somebody, somebody, somebody, Help! Me! Scream!

Someone there to drown the fire, but a passion bonds a solid link
Heartbeat, heartbeat, heartbeat, skipping faster as I sink
Is this a stay of dedication, when it's time to bail out
Tell me is that what life is all about - Oh!

TIED UP IN RHYTHM

Busy with this special thing that takes me far away
Living for the music if the spirit's gone, why did it fade
I see you every once in a while, so little I can say
I know how things have gone for you, you seem so far away (2x)

(Chorus)
Tied up, tied up in rhythm, that's my crime to you!
And everything keeps getting tied up, tied up so tight, I don't know why

You walked beside me, every step, until a dream had found
A spot that drove me harder, and harder I keep pushing on
I hope you won't forget me, the way I treated you
Until I slow down a bit, I don't know what to do (2x)

(Chorus)

Dear shadow does it seem I've let you down
Say lonesome, I never meant to let you down
I'm sorry, I've taken for granted you'd be around

GROWN APART

It's hard to tell you how I feel, exactly what do I say
These feelings from within for now, they just get in my way
It seems that lately for some reason, we've been torn apart
A bond so strong at one point, has it been blown away

(Chorus)
I'm gonna say this now and I won't hold back
Have our hearts grown apart, do we still have a chance?
Do we still have those hopes and dreams?

And then I feel like giving in, forgetting what's been said
Pretend like things are just the way, they were when we were young
Yeah, these new friends, acquaintances, will they be there for good
To share emotions we have shared, in friendship, brotherhood

MAN ENOUGH TO CARE

Daddy always told you, do it like a man, never get too friendly
Some won't understand, friends have got you in on all those "hard" things that they've planned
All your life they told you, never shed a tear, cuz boys don't crave affection, boys ain't got no fear
But did they ever show you how to shut those feelings on then off again

(Chorus)
And now you gotta hide yourself, hide yourself away
Show you care and you might show the world that you're only gay
Crying is for babies, for boys is it a sin
To be a caring, sharing, loving, human one

Handshake show you're friendly, but don't get caught
You gotta fight to prove you're not afraid, fuck just to prove you're not
And all your life you play this game and it goes on and on and on and on
Now you've grown into a man, proud as hell to be
It's now your turn to raise a son, don't let him be one
And you can teach him all the things you were taught yourself

OPINION OF FEELINGS

He said, "Come along, that urge has come again and now I'm feeling strong"
Expectations of you, don't care is you want to want along
Love for those who make it without knowing how another feels
The fact is, what you do is rape, it never crossed your mind before

(Chorus)
An opinion of feelings
It's just pride, no real depth
Opinion of feelings
Do those feelings mean anything at all

He's pulled you down, he's taking aim, you wonder what he's waiting for
And he may get his way this time, but will he ever change your mind
A sharp resentment, guilt, deep pain, all this in the act of love
And now you're just a victim of his gain, a selfish game

THE INSIDE

Through troubled times, news of hatred, death and war
Find signs of an end, but it may just seem to be okay
And I'm not alone, when I say I feel enough to think
I know there's dark in all things so I find the light and struggle on

(Chorus)
Lead me with a grip so tight, I'll move ahead, I'll break the path
I'll cross the line, and still reach out
Wash my mind or stab my back but spirit stays my friend
You can not sway what's on the inside

Messin' around, but if it feels like serious, I fall to the ground
And I pick myself up, so I can face the days
Learn on my own but I get so much from things I see these days
Vivid, so clear, I can't see why it's hard to understand

CALENDAR

I just got back to routine, it goes from day to day
I've got this sneaky feeling, gets closer as we play
After months and months of planning, hard work to hit the road
No sense of "security" you get when you're at home

(Chorus)
And just for you, there is a calendar, not just a need for the time
But just 'cause you're on my mind
It's made of days, this simple calendar
But it feels like years going by, where do I cry

I've rearranged my whole life, such things are hard for two
But still the music keeps me going and my heart is set on you
We see so many faces, do cities look the same
I'll take this voyage anyway, and hope some day you'll go

EXPECT TO CHANGE

I keep thinking each and every day
Have I really made a difference, have I made things change?
In all these years of "growing up" and "standing strong"
Has it made a single dent with all that is so wrong?

(Chorus)
But if I haven't done a thing for world affairs
At least I know I try and I'll show that I care
'Cause it's me that has to make an effort
Or what can I expect to change
That's where it starts, in myself
Not just shifting all the blame

And as I'm growin' older, I can see the changes
Yet history ain't history at all it seems
I try to keep my head held high, eyes open wide
And growing keeps me learning, yeah it keeps me free

(Chorus)

What have you got to think that time will stop for you!

STILL BELIEVE

I guess the others turned their backs on what they now call shit
It doesn't really matter cuz it's their words I forget
If 'core is dead, they've moved along and now they're rockin' out
But I have doubts they ever knew just what it's been about

(Chorus)
But I still believe, I still believe, I still believe, believe in myself (2x)

Watch them bite and clw now as they line up on the rack
A method to success and now there ain't no looking back
They're playing better music with a message aimed at other crowds
And they don't include a lyrics sheet cuz what they say ain't proud

(Chorus)

An empty pedestal and all these "heroes", where'd they go! go! go!
When I find myself a hero, I'll be sure to let you know

PUT THESE WORDS TO MUSIC

I always think about you, alone or with the band
Just having something very special now, can it last very long?
Do you doubt just how I feel, can you tell that it's for real?
Just sharing certain feelings we all know
The truth down from within

(Chorus)
Listen, but I can only show you, at times it's so hard with words
We've gone this far and made it work
You've got to know, that part is true
Can you tell, that what I say, comes from my heart, it's taken time
To put these words to music, I don't mind

You seem to doubt my sincerity, I'm hoping that you see
Just try to look much deeper, then you'll know just how I feel
Will you try to understand, sometimes I may get out of hand
But knowing that you're by my side

JUST ONE DAY

I'm not sorry, cuz I started growing and I'm pushing on
And I know I cannot turn it back or turn away!
So many feelings moving faster as I live from day to year
It seems that now I live a lifetime - in a day

(Chorus)
Stand by my side, I know it's hard cuz we're afraid, I know I am
Please understand, it's time to grow more than you know

Just a part of the same old story, it seems so old
But tell me why I can't take hold I can't explain!
Words go through my head and I ache for ways to see
I guess this madness is the answer - I'm afraid!

(Chorus)

This music from my heart, is it so different from before, it may seem so
But it's just music from my heart
Just! One! Day!

All songs written by K. Seconds, Arranged by 7 Seconds, except "Man Enough To Care", written by K. Seconds/S. Youth
(c) 1985, 1986 Positive Force Music (p) Better Youth Publishing, ASCAP 1986

Praise (1987)

PRAISE

On the screen, so many people killing people
Mass confrontation, it sets our tone
And the reasoning is simple, we've got to prove our might some way
Gotta flex our muscles, flex our macho pride
We know to make this nation a better place, leave no in betweens, no middle ground,
while power starved, good soldiers force the show
And we congregate to kill, while the nation sings along
A patriotic praise for decisions that are wrong - Praise!

(Chorus)
And I'm supposed to be proud, hold my head up high
And act like I am worthy of respect I do not share
Make judgments, condemnations, "We'll do the best we can"
It's our nationalistic chance to silence fellow man - Oh! Oh! Oh! Oh!

So we fight our wars to win, and we gain our self esteem
And our young will see strong victories in history
Whether backed by foreign guns or trained by U.S. sons
We're dyin' for a cause and a place in time
But are the answers somewhere distant, do we find them here at home
Why can't we can the blame, allow for peace, not call out names,
Say do you wanna die? I know I don't wanna die,
To end it in their power design
Praise!

(Chorus)

(Repeat chorus)

It's your time to die, it's you right to die
Demand it or see through it

CATCHING

Chastized for what we think, beliefs stand strong despite defeat
Ridiculed for having our own views
Forced to believe our thoughts are wrong, don't challenge old time ways
To move in this world, you better take it slow

(Chorus)
I betcha seen, it framed but in a different way
Unto this time, slow fade
Such crazy dreams, don't let them be ignored
To future days - It's catching

"The uptight" says right is right, for them it may, for me it's not -
Learn to be myself without their shine
Hold on to things, antiquted things, that don't bend for the times
Tradition, man, now can you read between the lines?

(Chorus)

I'm caught but lookin' up

(break)

Don't you be ignored, don't fade, don't fade!

YOU LIVE AND DIE FOR FREEDOM

Where do we find it in us, just to be so hard, to be so cold
When humanity pits itself against, emotion, dignity, control
And tortured for some reason, like for instance you had thoughts within
To rise above in your life's, got you dying in some jail

(Chorus)
Does someone out there give a damn? Will anybody know?
How long these crimes have carried on, where anything can go
You're guilty of a crime of thinking, speaking for yourself
And punishment was based upon a law that's long been shelved
Your heart is good, your soul is free, but still you see no trial
Attempts are made to break you all the while - Breakout!

So many months you've had enough, you wonder if you're gonna die
Inside some darkened prison where you do your best to stay alive
Prisoner of conscience, all you did was fight for hope and light
And now that fight for freedom's got you fighting for your life

(Chorus)

SIREN

A world of constant need, what can I do to ease the pain
Sometimes I think it's hopeless, I'm afraid
Much hunger while there's many who can live the life in greed
And then I wonder if we'll see another day

(Chorus)
And even though we try, we're satisfied, in all the things we've done
We think that since we've done our part there's nothing wrong
We can convince ourselves, that it's not here but somewhere else,
But are we convinced enough to try and learn?

What we need is close enough, but we push it away
Too big or proud to let some love sink through
Still hoping in a time when it's so cool to close our eyes
I'm not convinced enough to think the world is through

(Chorus)

(break)

I'm still hoping - Yes! Yes! Yes!
Lookin' to love, let it be your guide
Let it fill you, in spirt

NOT ENOUGH TIME

Seems so easy, you never bat an eye
Conscience pulled a disappearing act
And you look out in the world
And ignore the troubles seen
As along as it’s not down on you
Why should you care?

(Chorus)
But it’s not easy, you should know
And when it catches up to you, where will you go?
You might find, that in your mind
You simply don’t have time
But no, you better wait, hey!

So much older than the rest
Where knowledge can’t be found
Wise enough to help, but have you tried
Cause if the war ain’t in your home
Or this small land that you own
There's just no point in knowing what’s outside your door

(Chorus)

Yet you gotta enough time waste upon yourself
You better wait! No!

Say small mind, hey little man, I see you hiding out
Afraid of your own shadow, scared of everything
And you can pretend the pain and anguish is just a myth
So it’s what you can’t see in your little world

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