WE'RE TAKING OVER is a cathartic, celebratory anthem for the environmentally and socially conscious new generation.
We were going to release this song as a track on our debut album, but after hearing the voices of the children who attended the UN summit yesterday (24 Sept 2019) to file a complaint against carbon-polluting countries, we feel compelled to release it today, in solidarity.
Greta Thunberg’s passionate speech at the UN yesterday, in particular, warning world leaders to take action on climate change or face the future wrath of her generation, moved us greatly, and it resonated with us so much that we decided this morning to release the song.
The lyrics for We’re Taking Over were written from the point of view of the younger generation, surveying the world left to them. We too, would like to see world leaders taking action to end unsustainable exploitation of the earth and environmentally destructive practises,
It’s not gonna be this way forever
Nothin’ you say will be set in stone
You’ll see, the jackals and the vultures will circle round
The younger and stronger are gaining ground
Show what you’re made of
Flesh and bone
Step aside, you’ve had your time
Give us a go
Nothin’ ever stays the same for ever and a day
New contenders pace and snarl, ready to play
Tell me if it’s true that what you do today
Can come back hit you twice as hard
And blow up in your face
Well we’re keepin’ eagle eyes on all the things you do
You’ve had it your way for quite a while
It’s time for something new
Watch out!
We’re taking over
Watch out!
We’re taking over
Hand it over
If I’m the devil child it’s due to your neglect
You know I work to live not live to work to death
You see another generation is comin’ of age
In wave after wave crashing on your stage
Show what you’re made of
Flesh and bone
Step aside, you’ve had your time
Give us a go
Nothin’ ever stays the same for ever and a day
Just step down, hand down the crown
Get out of the way
Working up a sweat cleaning up your past
We’re diggin’ up weeds from calamitous seeds
And they’re growing back too fast
We’ve had enough, yeah had enough
Of the mess you’ve got us in
We’ve worn your values long enough and
Now they’re wearin’ thin
Watch out!
We’re taking over
Watch out!
We’re taking over
Yeah, yeah, watch out!
We’re taking over
Watch out!
We’re taking over
Can you hear the lions roar?
Watch out!
credits
released September 25, 2019
Written by Super Massive (Malina Hamilton-Smith and Glenn Abbott). Copyright Control.
Performed by:
Vocals - Malina Hamilton-Smith
Drums, synths, programming - Glenn Abbott
Guitar - Mark Abbott
Bass - Daniel Bruce
Produced by Super Massive
Vocals, synths and programming recorded at Super Massive Studio.
Mixed by Dax Liniere at Puzzle Factory Sound Studio, Penrith
Mastered by Kathy Naunton at dB Mastering, Camperdown.
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