Prisoner of Society
The Living End
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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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Written by: CHRIS CHENEY
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
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.
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Chart PerformanceThe 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.
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US SuccessIt 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.
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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.
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Notable RecognitionIt was later included in an updated version of the 1001 Songs: You Must Hear Before You Die book edited by Robert Dimery.
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Impact on Band's CareerThe song helped to catapult The Living End to widespread fame in Australia and brought significant attention from international music bodies.
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Awards"Prisoner of Society" was nominated for Single of the Year at the 1998 ARIA Music Awards.
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Song ContentThe lyrics of the song are a punk rock commentary on the pressures of adolescent conformity, reflecting a theme that resonated with many audiences.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Prisoner of Society" portrays a dystopian authority-ridden theme, featuring the band performing against chaotic cut-scenes.
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Influence in Pop CultureThe 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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