Second Solution

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About Second Solution

"Second Solution" / "Prisoner of Society" is the third EP by Australian rock band The Living End. It was the best selling Australian single of the 1990s, and spent a record-breaking 69 weeks on the ARIA Top 100 singles chart. It provided a breakthrough for the band, bringing them to the attention of the Australian rock scene. Boosted by the success of this EP, they subsequently went into the studio to record their debut full-length album, The Living End on which they re-recorded both of the title songs.  


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Standin' on a street light
Tryin' to get away 
Guilty, Guilty I hear you say 
Countin' down the hours 
But I haven't got the time 
23rd Precinct jumping on the line 
What I wanna know
Is will I get death row 
Or is there a second solution 
What I wanna say 
Is will I die today
Or will I get second solution 
It was never meant to end this way 
One shot violence I hear what you say 
Standin' on a street light 
Tryin' to get away 
Guilty, Guilty I hear you say 
What I wanna know 
Is will I get death row 
Or is there a second solution

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The Living End

The Living End is an Australian rock band from Melbourne, Victoria, formed in 1994. The current lineup consists of Chris Cheney (vocals, guitar), Scott Owen (double bass, vocals) and Andy Strachan (drums). The band rose to fame in the late 1990s after the release of their double A-side single, Second Solution / Prisoner of Society. more »

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Written by: CHRISTOPHER JOHN CHENEY, SCOTT BRADLEY OWEN

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10 facts about this song

Band History
"Second Solution" was produced by Australian rock band "The Living End," which was formed in 1994 in Melbourne, Australia. The band's members include Chris Cheney, Scott Owen, and Andy Strachan.
Track Record
"Second Solution" was first released in January 1998. It is the second track on the double A-sided single alongside "Prisoner of Society."
Chart Success
The "Second Solution"/"Prisoner of Society" single peaked at number 4 on the ARIA Singles Chart and was certified 4× Platinum by ARIA.
Recognitions
The double A-sided single was Australia’s highest-selling single of the ’90s by an Australian artist.
Lyrics Content
The song "Second Solution" speaks about a character's inner struggle. It depicts a conflict surrounding the individual's inclination towards aggressiveness and the quest for a peaceful resolution or "second solution."
Music Style
The song reflects the band's signature style of combining a variety of music genres, including punk rock, rockabilly, and alternative rock.
Album Inclusion
"Second Solution" also appears on the band's self-titled debut album that was released in 1998.
Live Performances
The song is one of The Living End's signature live pieces. Their energetic performance and frantic double bass slapping have become a crowd favorite at their concerts.
Video
The music video for "Second Solution" features the band performing in a boxing ring, showcasing their energetic and punk influenced vibes. It was directed by Gregor Jordan.
Influence
This song has served as an influence for many other rock bands in the Australian music scene due to its unique fusion of punk rock and rhythm & blues.

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