Streetlight Manifesto - That'll Be The Day

[PeaceOfMind5]

Since you're a christian, i just thought i'd point out some other songs that knock religion. (there are a LOT of SM songs that do this). These include 40 days, which pokes fun at Noah's Ark, or Mephisto's Cafe, which is anti-religious in general.

[VenomousWhale]

My favorite Streetlight song behind The Receiving End of it All and A Moment of Silence/Violence

[IAM3LITE1]

Bass line please!!!!

[OsDesenhos]

I'm gonna discover the adress and stalk the idiot who disliked this song

[clamshire]

lol thought they went metal core on us for a second near the end haha

[iplayjacksonguitars]

haha

[iplayjacksonguitars]

only one butthole dislikes

[adamroflll]

lol i was raised catholic and i honestly think thats what turned me off of it so much.

[b1ismissingjr]

MUST. RESIST. URGE. TO. SKANK.

[adamroflll]

@b1ismissingjr whats skanking?

[Valkodu]

@adamroflll The dance of ska music.

[b1ismissingjr]

@b1ismissingjr Google "skanking".

[convictedyouthsucks]

Fuck jesus

[natetureboy1618]

3:14 almost all the stress leaves my body

[thruruby]

@natetureboy1618 Not the only one... this song is great, I feel so energized when I listen

[DEADlike2TONE]

I love when christians explain things!

[RancidPunk93]

i still can't believe how this band is sooo good! its unbelievable. saw them live in orlando @ the house of blues, they are ridiculous, too good!. theyre not even ska anymore, lot of influences in their music mixed there not only ska and punk

[Rhea68]

Streetlight are obviously athiests - almost every song is denouncing theology. I don't know how anyone who claims to be a fan could not know.

[jakeknotthead]

IT might not be about imagery, Kalnocky uses a lot of imagery.

[thekinghasbeenslain]

this song is fucking incredible

[shaneshaneshane94]

@SamDuffelBag they sell hoodies with that logo on the back, i have one, wear it almost everyday

[manwarcow]

the worst thing about being cripple is when i get a urge i cant skank :( some of the funnest times iv had in my room were skankin to streetlight

[Slaytallidethrax1]

@manwarcow oh you poor thing

[iambored456]

When I'm watching porn I mute the sound and listen to this.

[KGuevara11]

I love this song, the beat alone is amazing, and the lyrics are just deep and mystifying. I don't know if it's about religion, but what matters is that this is quality music! Ska is seriously underrated, this stuff is awesome! SM for the win. :)

[Mexica1345]

at first i thought it was a cover of buddy holly's song of the same name. but its not lol. no trollin'!

[fishingtrashcan]

god not real, and ska is dead

[1bboysmurf]

@fishingtrashcan keep your opinion to yourself when this is a religious song, and fuck off if you think that ska is dead after listening to this.

[TheModifiedGarry]

@fishingtrashcan 2/10 troll.



[Allcommentsappreciat]

My religion, is god. I believe in god as a figure who can speak to us and help us, though i believe the bible is bull shit.My religion is my god(and streetlight).

[enforcer9292]

anti-god

[1Rockdude]

I have that picture as the wallpaper on my phone :D

[RdSoxFan618]

I can't believe you guys are all arguing about religion and atheism right now. I know the song can be interpreted to be dealing with it, but you are in the presence of a fantastic musical composition ... so talk about how awesome this song, album, and band are.

[N0hN4me]

I don't think the lyrics are necessarily about religion. To me it sounds like he's talking to a friend who's been made a victim of prejudice. Friend successfully commits suicide after repeated attempts to stop him, and everybody's reconciling in the wake of death.

@RdSoxFan618 You're right, the sound's too awesome to make a successful interpretation. I guess the only way we'll really know is if we ask the band itself.

[dhunt121]

Maybe that's what the song means to you. Everyone interprets the music they hear according to their own perspective. That being the case, this song has many meanings depending on who you ask. But unless you are one of the band members then I don't buy it.

[dhunt121]

this song is not about god

[smittywer]

You seem to make a comment on religion in all your song video posts. This isn't a religious band, you have to realize, in fact, none of their songs look at religion in a positive way. If you do want a religious band, you could always listen to five iron frenzy.

[migreatmusic]

Okay so, you people say this song is about God and getting rid of sins or some bullshit. Like many people have said a friend of the bands commited suicide. That is what all the songs are about, like the sadest song for example. So what if they say back is bleeding, doesn't mean whips hitting Jesus. Anyway the band is Athiest. And in the song he says " I don't care who you are or what you've done, everybody is equal". That shows "Hey everyone one makes mistakes,but don't take your own life.

[5o1id]

It's not actually about Jesus. It metaphorically references him, but the song surrounds a friend's suicide (like most of the album).

This time, though, it's a man committing suicide in vain, and the friend's bitter response to it. Examples: "You brag of your indecency like a monkey beats its chest" , "and if you think taking your life will set you free, you've got something to learn, it's called humility", "I can hear you laughing from your grave", etc, etc.

[HANK0000]

I never understood why Jesus would get himself tortured just to forgive others. Seems illogical to me. Can't he just forgive everyone instead of pointlessly putting himself through pain?

[CplusplusCronus]

You know everyone in streetlight is atheist, right?

[Robocrat]

@torro56464274

Read the lyrics and imagine the crucifixion of Jesus, as well as His teachings. "That'll be the day when the sun goes down. The angels may weep, but I'll hear no sounds." The Bible claims that everything went dark at his death. Also "Your back is bleeding." He was whipped 39 times and tradition says it was mostly on His back. Also "Everyone's forgiven now we're saved. Everybody's sins absolved." Clearly this is the redemption of sins. If you're still confused, send me a message.

[100blueeyedboy]

@Robocrat as a christian i love how such a good band have done this. :D

[chris45322345]

@Robocrat I swear the little bridge is a melody from Joseph and the technicolor dream coat?

[TheFirstElmo]

Seems more of like a song about someone who has messed up his life by hanging around stupid people, and is figuring out how to live, rather than christianity.

[bioshockt]

@Robocrat Let people have their own religious opinions, man. But in general we shouldn't even be talking about religion, but enjoying this great music.

[MrBeavisandbutthead1]

@Robocrat god can kiss my atheist ass :)

[MrJLaza]

@Robocrat god sucks major d

[master120344]

The Picture Looks great.

[HOMEROblancas]

@master120344 snowflakes make i better. click the snowflake!!!!