Prisoner of Society

The Living End

About Prisoner of Society

"Prisoner of Society" is a song by The Living End. The song was originally released in Australia on the 1997 EP "Second Solution/Prisoner of Society". It was later released as a single, separate from "Second Solution", in the United Kingdom in 1998. In January 2018, as part of Triple M's "Ozzest 100", the 'most Australian' songs of all time, "Prisoner of Society" was ranked number 32.


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Well we don't need no one to tell us what to do
Oh yes we're on our own and there's nothing you can do 
So we don't need no one like you, to tell us what to do 
We don't refer to the past when showing what we've done 
Our generation gap means the war is never won 
The past is in your head, the futures in our hands 
'Cause I'm a brat 
And I know everything 
And I talk back 
'Cause I'm not listening 
To anything you say 
And if you count to 3 
You'll see it's no emergency 
You'll see I'm not the enemy 
Just a Prisoner of Society

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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: CHRIS CHENEY

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group

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Release Information
"Prisoner of Society" is a song by Australian rock band, The Living End. It was released in 1997 as the second single from their self-titled debut album.
Chart Performance
The song was a commercial success in Australia, reaching number 4 on the ARIA Singles Chart. It also reached number 23 on the New Zealand Singles Chart.
US Success
It became the highest-selling single by an Australian artist in 1998, and it later reached number 23 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart in the United States.
Critical Acclaim
"Prisoner of Society" was placed at number 15 in the Triple J Hottest 100, 1998, which is the world's largest annual music poll conducted by Australian radio station, Triple J.
Notable Recognition
It was later included in an updated version of the 1001 Songs: You Must Hear Before You Die book edited by Robert Dimery.
Impact on Band's Career
The song helped to catapult The Living End to widespread fame in Australia and brought significant attention from international music bodies.
Awards
"Prisoner of Society" was nominated for Single of the Year at the 1998 ARIA Music Awards.
Song Content
The lyrics of the song are a punk rock commentary on the pressures of adolescent conformity, reflecting a theme that resonated with many audiences.
Music Video
The music video for "Prisoner of Society" portrays a dystopian authority-ridden theme, featuring the band performing against chaotic cut-scenes.
Influence in Pop Culture
The song was included as part of the soundtrack for video games such as Guitar Hero World Tour, NHL 2002 and Rock Band 3.

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