We Shall Not Be Moved by PHAT PROBLEM has a traditional punk sound and modern themes. It stands out because of its bold dedication to its sonic roots.
The track opens with this crunchy guitar sound and rolling drums, immediately setting the tone and building the energy. This opening introduces us to PHAT PROBLEM’s punk influences. The distortion on the guitar is industrial and bold, giving the track a confident and unapologetic energy that permeates through the song.
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The lyrics begin by matching that unapologetic tone with lyrics about not disappearing and not being moved. As these lyrics are delivered, the guitar kicks the energy up a gear. These hyper confident riffs elevate the vocals, providing a foundation for them to build from and showing a tonal connection between the lyrics and the melody. The two are working in harmony, ebbing and flowing, thematically united.
The lyrics then explore the concept of gender in the modern day.
“Don’t call me boy. My gender is not your business”
This simple take on a sensitive topic distils the problem into a simple solution while connecting to the roots of the punk movement.
In essence, PHAT PROBLEM’s answer to the complexities of gender is to leave people alone and let them be whatever they want to be. That freedom relates to punk while also feeling relevant to the frustrations of a lot of people who do not relate to their assigned gender at birth. They often feel obliged to sensitively navigate the attitudes of others about their gender. Instead of tiptoeing around it, this track explores the frustration of explaining your identity to people.
There is candid honesty and relevant societal anger uncovered through the punk themes of this track. It also has an energetic sonic landscape that feels fresh while connected to its roots and message, never shying away from the cathartic core of its themes and sound.
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