Punch Drunk
Pennywise · From The Ashes [2003]
Punch-drunk intoxification
There are jackals in power we feed on frustration
Sheer will you move it or lose it
There's power in numbers when we are gonna use it
Collateral damage with innocents' dying
The leaders are suspect man you don't know who's lying'
Don't know what 'caused it - it's so hard to swallow
They tell us what to think and they laugh as we follow
We all bleed - We all die
You don't believe it but it happens right before your eyes
It won't stop - Just give in
It's the new genocide - What a terrible sin
Function - diminishing value
They're draining the banks now but no one will tell you
Cut rates and tax breaks the bosses
They're crashing their stocks in - you're cutting your losses
Conspiracy theory - you think what you want to
If you don't believe it then they already got you
With human lives yeah their playing games now
There are jackals in power we feed on frustration
Sheer will you move it or lose it
There's power in numbers when we are gonna use it
Collateral damage with innocents' dying
The leaders are suspect man you don't know who's lying'
Don't know what 'caused it - it's so hard to swallow
They tell us what to think and they laugh as we follow
We all bleed - We all die
You don't believe it but it happens right before your eyes
It won't stop - Just give in
It's the new genocide - What a terrible sin
Function - diminishing value
They're draining the banks now but no one will tell you
Cut rates and tax breaks the bosses
They're crashing their stocks in - you're cutting your losses
Conspiracy theory - you think what you want to
If you don't believe it then they already got you
With human lives yeah their playing games now
Punch Drunk
Pennywise's 'Punch Drunk' serves as a high-energy anthem from their 2003 album *From The Ashes*, solidifying their status as a cornerstone of the English punk revival. The track exemplifies the band's signature blend of aggressive guitar riffs and driving rhythms, characteristic of the genre's resurgence in the early 2000s. Released during a period of significant commercial success, the song reflects the raw, unpolished aesthetic that defined their discography and resonated deeply with fans of the era. It stands as a testament to the group's ability to craft memorable, rhythmic tracks that capture the spirit of modern punk while maintaining a distinct British identity.