Red Flag
Billy Talent
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Cast off the crutch that kills the pain The red flag waving never meant the same The kids of tomorrow don't need today When they live in the sins of yesterday Cast off the crutch that kills the pain The red flag waving never meant the same The kids of tomorrow don't need today When they live in the sins of yesterday Well I've never seen us act like this Our only hope is the minds of kids And they'll show us a thing or two Our only weapons are the guns of youth It's only time before they tighten the noose And then the hunt will be on for you The red flag waving never meant the same, no The red flag waving never meant the same Cast off the crutch that kills the pain The red flag waving never meant the same The kids of tomorrow don't need today When they live in the sins of yesterday Cast off the crutch that kills the pain The red flag waving never meant the same The kids of tomorrow don't need today When they live in the sins of yesterday Like the smallest bee packs a sting Like a pawn checkmates a king We'll attack at the crack of dawn Build a ladder if there's a wall Don't be afraid to slip and fall Speak for yourself or they'll speak for you The red flag waving never meant the same, no The red flag waving never meant the same, no! Cast off the crutch that kills the pain The red flag waving never meant the same The kids of tomorrow don't need today When they live in the sins of yesterday Cast off the crutch that kills the pain The red flag waving never meant the same The kids of tomorrow don't need today When they live in the sins of yesterday Like a fire Don't need water Like a jury Needs a liar Like a riot Don't need order Like a madman Needs a martyr We don't need them [x8] Cast off the crutch that kills the pain The red flag waving never meant the same The kids of tomorrow don't need today When they live in the sins of yesterday Cast off the crutch that kills the pain The red flag waving never meant the same The kids of tomorrow don't need today When they live in the sins of yesterday Cast off the crutch that kills the pain (we don't need them, we don't need them) The red flag waving never meant the same (we don't need them, we don't need them) The kids of tomorrow don't need today (we don't need them, we don't need them) When they live in the sins of yesterday (we don't need them, we don't need them) We don't need them!!
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Written by: Aaron Solowoniuk, Ben Kowalewicz, Ian D'sa, Jon Gallant
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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14 facts about this song
Band Origin"Red Flag" is a song by Billy Talent, a band that originates from Canada.
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Album InformationThe song was part of their second studio album, "Billy Talent II," which was released in June 2006.
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Chart Performance"Red Flag" was a hugely successful track for Billy Talent and reached number 9 on the Canadian Hot 100 chart.
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Popular Music VideoThe video for the song "Red Flag" was nominated for "Best Video" and "Best Rock Video" at the 2007 MuchMusic Video Awards.
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Theme and Interpretation"Red Flag" is believed to be about teenagers and young adults revolting against social norms.
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International SuccessIt also gained significant international popularity, particularly in Germany where it reached number 14 in the German charts.
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Sports Use"Red Flag" has been used in various sports video games like NHL 06, SSX On Tour, and NHL Slapshot.
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Lyrics WritingThe lyrics of "Red Flag" were written by Benjamin Kowalewicz, Jonathan Gallant, Aaron Solowoniuk, and Ian D'Sa.
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Band ContributionIn this song, like many of their others, all members of the band contributed to the writing process.
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AccoladeIt also won the Songwriter of the Year award at the 19th annual SOCAN Awards in Toronto.
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SponsorshipCoca-Cola used "Red Flag" for the introduction to their "On The Brink" concert series podcast.
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International CatchinessIn 2007, the song was awarded the "Catchiest Tune In The World" title by the German magazine "Visions."
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Record LabelThe song was co-produced with Warner Music Group and released under the Atlantic Records label.
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Cover VersionsIts popularity led to the song being covered by various artists, including The Living End.
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