The Fallout have been a long standing Toronto based punk band, releasing music on notable labels such as Longshot Music, Insurgence Records, Red Menace Records, and now on your very own Rebel Time Records! Yes…we are very proud to welcome them to the label.
Needless to say, we have a close working relationship with the band that goes way back, so very happy to put this thing out to the world. The bands straight-up, stripped down political punk anthems are the perfect fit in our seriously decent catalogue of releases; and they’ve played many many of our shows throughout the years. It’s a good feel story from start to finish!
We’ve had the pleasure of listening to the mixes of their new album and like their previous releases, there are more than a few true classics to be found. Until the full length release is finished and out, we’re ready to put out a new 4-song 7″ entitled “Raise Your Flag and Other Anthems” in time for the heat of the summer!
We’ll have full release details shortly, for now, check out the brand new “hit” song “Raise your Flag”!!! and check the lyrics below! Happy listening! Oh, and the footage is from the Toronto Pride Parade back in 1973!
… Toronto Pride Parade … 1973 …
RAISE YOUR FLAG
Raise your flag, Raise it high
Let them look you in the eye
Side by side
Show your pride
Wave your flag, wave your flag
Raise your flag, Raise it high
And when they look you in the eye
Wave your flag, wave your flag, wave your flag
Double standards of the hypocrites
They condescend as you bite your lip
You’re in my heart
You’re on my mind
You don’t have to take that shit
On the horizon is a new frontier
If you feel alone or you’re getting scared
With all your spirit
And all your soul
You know there is nothing to fear
Sing if you’re glad to be gay
Homophobes are just a dying breed
As they cling to an illegitimate creed
You’re in my heart
You’re on my mind
They offer nothing that you can believe
All their hate they never take a rest
Stunning ignorance takes away your breath
With all your spirit
And all your soul
Resolve that you’ll never forget
To sing if you’re happy that way