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Bad Religion The Handshake Lyrics
Total views: 1 time this week / Rating: 6.70/10 [10 votes]Album: Stranger Than Fiction / Original Release Date: 1994-08-26Genre: PunkSong Duration: 2 min 49 sec
BAD RELIGION
- The Handshake Lyrics / with translationsevery time you shake someone's hand and it feels like your best friend,
could it be that it's only superficiality?,
without regard to well-being, without an inkling of compromise,
handshakes are nothing but a subtle "f*ck you",
contracts determine the best friendships
this is the way of the modern world, everyone's vying for patronage,
this is the way of the modern world, and something has gotta give
every time you shake someone's hand,
and you share neither color or creed,
you gotta overcome the obstacles of history,
there is restrained passion, mistrust, and bigotry
and these have created the new foundations of society,
there's no harmony just class and race
this is the way of the modern world,
everyone's fighting for dominance,
this is the way of the modern world,
and something has gotta give
now I believe in unity, and I am willing to compromise,
but I'm not gonna lie or sell my soul
every time you shake someone's hand,
it determines where you stand,
and if you won't uphold your side then it's better to
fend for yourself, and shun the handshake,
someone's gotta give
could it be that it's only superficiality?,
without regard to well-being, without an inkling of compromise,
handshakes are nothing but a subtle "f*ck you",
contracts determine the best friendships
this is the way of the modern world, everyone's vying for patronage,
this is the way of the modern world, and something has gotta give
every time you shake someone's hand,
and you share neither color or creed,
you gotta overcome the obstacles of history,
there is restrained passion, mistrust, and bigotry
there's no harmony just class and race
this is the way of the modern world,
everyone's fighting for dominance,
this is the way of the modern world,
and something has gotta give
now I believe in unity, and I am willing to compromise,
but I'm not gonna lie or sell my soul
every time you shake someone's hand,
it determines where you stand,
and if you won't uphold your side then it's better to
fend for yourself, and shun the handshake,
someone's gotta give
Facts about The Handshake
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The Handshake is written by Greg Graffin.
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It is first released on August 26, 1994 as part of Bad Religion's album "Stranger Than Fiction" which includes 15 tracks in total. This song is the 4th track on this album.
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When we dive into the story the lyrics are telling, Bad Religion's 'The Handshake' takes us into the world of today's society interactions, which are nothing but a field of battles between factiones, where one’s handshake is another’s way to show power, or a compromise, or even to protect one’s interests in a dystopian world of distrust and hatred. The lyrics of the handshake song are, for the most part, a social critique, a manifest of angst, a process of thinking, a burst of rage, and an affirmation of power. Along with that, the song points out the necessity of superficiality in interpersonal ties, the splits within society and the concept of the individual who is torn between wanting to be with the others or being alone. The lyrics are very mature as they are dealing with the issues of distrust, hate, and social problems that are not appropriate for kids below 13 years of age. The strong language used in a metaphorical way is also a sign that parental guidance is required.
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The Handshake falls under the genre Punk.
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The Handshake song length is 2 minutes and 49 seconds.
Who wrote The Handshake lyrics?
The Handshake is written by Greg Graffin.
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When was The Handshake released?
It is first released on August 26, 1994 as part of Bad Religion's album "Stranger Than Fiction" which includes 15 tracks in total. This song is the 4th track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind The Handshake lyrics?
When we dive into the story the lyrics are telling, Bad Religion's 'The Handshake' takes us into the world of today's society interactions, which are nothing but a field of battles between factiones, where one’s handshake is another’s way to show power, or a compromise, or even to protect one’s interests in a dystopian world of distrust and hatred. The lyrics of the handshake song are, for the most part, a social critique, a manifest of angst, a process of thinking, a burst of rage, and an affirmation of power. Along with that, the song points out the necessity of superficiality in interpersonal ties, the splits within society and the concept of the individual who is torn between wanting to be with the others or being alone. The lyrics are very mature as they are dealing with the issues of distrust, hate, and social problems that are not appropriate for kids below 13 years of age. The strong language used in a metaphorical way is also a sign that parental guidance is required.
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Which genre is The Handshake?
The Handshake falls under the genre Punk.
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How long is the song The Handshake?
The Handshake song length is 2 minutes and 49 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Greg GraffinRecord Label(s): 1994 Atlantic Record Corporation All Rights Reserved
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