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Artist/Band: Bad Religion
Lyrics for Song: No Direction
Lyrics for Album: All Ages



A sullen figure walks along a dusty road
his life was holy and he couldn't bear the load
he left his people and a simple life behind
he raised his torso and he looked into the sky
shouting his questions
looking for directions
"what do I do now?"
now a confused school girl stares at the TV tray
the stresses of maturing compound every day
she glances up to see her favorite video
and gets ideas from Madonna's nasty clothes
in need of affection
she craves a direction
her heroes offer her
everyone is looking for something
and they all assume somebody else knows what it is
no one can live with the decisions of their own it seems
so they look to someone else
to tell 'em what to be
tell 'em what to wear
tell 'em what to say
tell 'em how to act and think and compel others compulsively
until the world is all like them
a righteous student came and asked me to reflect
he judged my lifestyle was politically incorrect
I don't belive in self important folks who preach
no Bad Religion song can make your life complete
prepare for rejection
you'll get no direction from me
you'll get no direction from me


About No Direction

"No Direction" by Bad Religion stands as a defining track from the band's 1989 album *All Ages*, capturing the raw energy and political urgency characteristic of their post-punk revival era. Released during a period when the group sharpened its focus on social commentary, the song exemplifies the band's signature blend of melodic hooks and aggressive delivery. It reflects the collective anxiety and activism prevalent in the late 1980s, a time when punk rock served as a primary vehicle for expressing dissent against mainstream culture and government overreach. The recording showcases the band's evolution from their earlier hardcore roots into a more polished yet equally confrontational sound, utilizing a driving rhythm section that propels the message forward. As a staple of their discography, "No Direction" remains a powerful representation of Bad Religion's ability to fuse catchy pop-punk structures with profound lyrical themes regarding societal fragmentation and the search for purpose. Its enduring appeal lies in its ability to resonate with listeners across generations who feel lost in the modern world.


Album Lyrics: All Ages


Bad Religion
"All Ages"


1. I Want To Conquer The World
2. Do What You Want
3. You Are (The Government)
4. Modern Man
5. We're Only Gonna Die
6. The Answer
7. Flat Earth Society
8. Against The Grain
9. Generator
10. Anesthesia
11. Suffer
12. Faith Alone
13. No Control
14. 21st Century Digital Boy
15. Atomic Garden
16. No Direction
17. Automatic Man
18. Change Of Ideas
19. Sanity
20. Walk Away
21. Best For You
22. Fuck Armageddon, This Is Hell