Okkervil River - The Industry Lyrics
I thought that it was us against the world
But now it's me against something so big and abstract
That I can't tell what it is
All while you're out there, grinding on some poor girl
Who is backstage at the 6.8 rock fest
I thought that you'd be on our side
I tuned it out when I heard you shit-talking our friends
Well, I wasn't free-falling, we're terrified
And everyone's just out to grab what they can get
I thought I had a bunch of friends, I guess
I just had people pissed at me for shit
And the cheaper that the music starts to get
It's like they're trying to make us cheap along with it
Into everything we were trying to reject
And I figured you had had enough of it
Watching the whole world turn while all you earned was "respect"
And look at us; just two dumb country hicks
Trying to bum-rush that VIP
Up there, out where the beautiful people live
But is that ever who we even wanted to be?
Do you remember, baby, back in '96?
When some record was enough to make you raise your fist?
When some singer'd make you sure that you exist?
Well, I never thought I'd feel like that again
Just let go
Other Lyrics by Artist
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- Okkervil River - Show Yourself
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- Okkervil River - The Rise
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- Okkervil River - Piratess
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Okkervil River The Industry Comments
It is kind of hard to express the genius of this group. I had the chance to hang out with them for a minute out The Georgia Theatre (fitting). Always strong for those with strength.
This song makes me so happy and depressed
Do you remember, baby, back in "96?
When some record was enough to make you raise your fist?
When some singer'd make you sure that you exist?
Reminds me of high school days driving in my friend's mom's car listening to Joy Division, the Strokes, the Sex Pistols, all those bands. Those days will always be sacred and holy to me.
What John Lennon song does this kind of sound like? I'm not knocking the song at all, but at the start of each verse...can't put my finger on it.
Is this a trailer for a new ep of Doctor Who?
I love this song so much
not able to follow what's going on but like the song any help
This dude looks like brat Pitt in "The big Short"
1:14 we have a leak
I really like the production on this song
@ColoredSpaces
i dont get it.
Deep tune
"...Backstage at the 6.8 rock-fest." Shots fired directly at Pitchfork.
Oh my god new okkervil stuff ayayayyaay.
bit boring huh
Maybe if you have zero appreciation for intelligent songwriting
Everything I've seen and heard from the new album suggests to me that Will is saying goodbye to Okkervil River - and to the music industry.
That would be a terrible shame.
you are my favorite of all time
Tweeted @musosguide
Damn. This album is gonna be dark.
Is there a subreddit for Okkervil River?
There's gotta be one.
If not, someone should make one for sure :)
Been listening to them since Black Sheep Boy, and although a couple albums didn't hit me at first, (The Stand Ins and Silver Gymnasium), I've found they've all gotten better with repeat listens, instead of worse, and that all of their albums have aged really well. This should be a good one, loved both singles, really dig the direction this is going in.
So great. The story in this song, it's like a sequel to pop lie.
damn, so true, so real, so bittersweet.
tm Cat IUI b
Can't wait
So excited for the album!