History doesn't make something right,
Consensus is not a fact-based exercise.
You're tied and bound to this self-indulgent enterprise...
We call America.
A brush with a star, a token of love,
A name in the sand, enough is enough.
A diet of air, a face on the net,
A fish in your palm, your television set.
Once you convince yourself,
The universe falls into place.
You've got your ideas
And your posse of friends,
You all make up rules
And the fun never ends.
But still there's a problem that leaves you gasping for air,
You look for some meaning, blank smiles are all that's there,
And still water stales a soft summer breeze,
You cling to your hopes while you drop to your knees.
There's no substance.
Once you convince yourself,
The universe falls into place.
You've got your ideas
And your posse of friends,
You all make up rules
And the fun never ends.
But still there's a problem that leaves you gasping for air,
You look for some meaning, blank smiles are all that's there,
And still water stales a soft summer breeze,
You cling to your hopes while you drop to your knees.
There's no substance.
Version | Length | Release | Catalog ID | Country | Format | Year |
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3:04 | No Substance | United States | 12" | 2022 | ||
3:04 | No Substance | Europe | 12" | 2018 | ||
3:04 | No Substance | United States | 12" | 2018 | ||
3:04 | No Substance | United States | 12" | 2018 | ||
3:04 | No Substance | Europe | 12" | 2013 | ||
3:04 | No Substance | Europe | 12" | 2013 | ||
3:04 | No Substance | Europe | 12" | 2013 | ||
3:04 | No Substance | 6997-1 | United States | 12" | 2010 | |
3:04 | No Substance | 6997-2 | Europe | CD | 2008 | |
3:04 | No Substance | CPT-2007 | South Korea | MC | 2007 | |
3:04 | No Substance | ESCA-6949 | Japan | CD | 1998 | |
3:04 | No Substance | 489570-2 | Australia | CD | 1998 | |
3:04 | No Substance | United States | CD | 1998 | ||
3:04 | No Substance | 489570-8 | Germany | MD | 1998 | |
3:04 | No Substance | 83094-4 | United States | MC | 1998 | |
3:04 | No Substance | DRA 489570 4 | Germany | MC | 1998 | |
3:04 | No Substance | United States | 12" | 1998 | ||
3:04 | No Substance | Germany | 12" | 1998 | ||
3:04 | No Substance | DRA 489570 2 | Germany | CD | 1998 | |
3:04 | No Substance | 83094-2 | United States | CD | 1998 | |
3:04 | No Substance | 83094-2/4 | United States | CD | 1998 | |
3:04 | No Substance | 83094 | United States | 12" | 1998 | |
3:04 | No Substance | Spain | MC | 1998 | ||
3:04 | No Substance | Russia | MC | 1998 | ||
3:04 | No Substance | Poland | MC | 1998 | ||
3:04 | No Substance | A 006497 | Bulgaria | MC | 1998 | |
3:04 | No Substance | Turkey | MC | 1998 | ||
3:04 | No Substance | 489570-4 | Indonesia | MC | 1998 | |
3:04 | No Substance | No catalog ID | United States | MC | 1998 | |
3:04 | No Substance | 489570 2 | Argentina | CD | 1998 | |
3:04 | No Substance | South Korea | CD | 1998 | ||
3:04 | No Substance | Canada | CD | 1998 | ||
3:04 | No Substance | Canada | CD | 1998 | ||
3:04 | No Substance | Austria | CD | 1998 | ||
3:04 | No Substance | Russia | CD | 1998 | ||
3:04 | No Substance | United States | CD | 1998 | ||
3:04 | No Substance | DRA 489570 9 | Germany | CD | 1998 | |
3:04 | No Substance | 83094-2 | Israel | CD | 1998 | |
3:04 | No Substance | 758.443/2-489570 | Brazil | CD | 1998 | |
Not specified | ||||||
3:04 | Punk Rock Songs (The Epic Years) | n/a | Malaysia | MC | 2009 | |
3:04 | Punk Rock Songs (The Epic Years) | Japan | CD | 2002 | ||
3:04 | Punk Rock Songs (The Epic Years) | Germany | CD | 2002 | ||
3:04 | Punk Rock Songs (The Epic Years) | EPC507628 2 | Germany | CD | 2002 | |
3:04 | Punk Rock Songs (The Epic Years) | Turkey | MC | 2002 | ||
3:04 | Punk Rock Songs (The Epic Years) | South Korea | CD | 2002 | ||
3:04 | Punk Rock Songs (The Epic Years) | EICP-96 | Japan | CD | 2002 | |
3:04 | Punk Rock Songs (The Epic Years) | EDCI 80030 | Japan | CD | 2002 | |
3:04 | Punk Rock Songs (The Epic Years) | 2-507628 | Brazil | CD | 2002 | |
3:04 | Punk Rock Songs (The Epic Years) | SAMP11213 | Germany | CD | 2002 | |
3:04 | Punk Rock Songs (The Epic Years) | Russia | CD | 2002 | ||
3:04 | The New America | ZK07115 | Russia | CD | 2000 | |
3:04 | No Substance | 83094-2P | United States | CD | 1998 | |
3:04 | No Substance | SAMPCD 4959 | Germany | CD | 1998 | |
3:04 | No Substance | tbd | United States | CD | 1998 |
Jim Patoose
Guest
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Nick; see Matt's comment. Just because there is a small semblance to religious practice doesn't mean it's what he's getting at. Dropping to your knees can also be interpreted as begging or just giving up.
06/01/2012 at 14:45
Nick; see Matt's comment. Just because there is a small semblance to religious practice doesn't mean it's what he's getting at. Dropping to your knees can also be interpreted as begging or just giving up.
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Goodman
Guest
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I think this song is about pop-culture pseudo-science.
05/07/2012 at 22:22
I think this song is about pop-culture pseudo-science.
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Nick
Guest
![]() ![]() Location: Global Citizen |
"No Substance" reflects graffin's opinion towards religion... "you cling to your hopes while you drop to your knees..."
03/07/2006 at 08:12
"No Substance" reflects graffin's opinion towards religion... "you cling to your hopes while you drop to your knees..."
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Matt A.
Guest
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I believe this song is about how shallow modern culture is. People instead of applying faith to worship now put turn to celebrities and the media for guidance. It also touches on the fact that America is basically the cultural centre of the world despite it's blatant flaws. The song states that once you look bast the facade there's nothing there. Just millions of other people looking for the same answers no one can provide
12/28/2004 at 22:41
I believe this song is about how shallow modern culture is. People instead of applying faith to worship now put turn to celebrities and the media for guidance. It also touches on the fact that America is basically the cultural centre of the world despite it's blatant flaws. The song states that once you look bast the facade there's nothing there. Just millions of other people looking for the same answers no one can provide
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Jeremy Sell
Guest
![]() ![]() Location: Global Citizen |
I think this one is about how so many things in pop culture lack any substance. Just look at the photos on the album sleeve...lotteries, 1-900 sex lines, evangelists, etc. People just want to be entertained. They want a nice house in the 'burbs, an SUV in the driveway, two kids and a dog. They don't want to think or challenge anything...they just want to be comfortable. The things they choose to immerse themselves in lack substance.
07/17/2004 at 02:39
I think this one is about how so many things in pop culture lack any substance. Just look at the photos on the album sleeve...lotteries, 1-900 sex lines, evangelists, etc. People just want to be entertained. They want a nice house in the 'burbs, an SUV in the driveway, two kids and a dog. They don't want to think or challenge anything...they just want to be comfortable. The things they choose to immerse themselves in lack substance.
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Austin
Guest
![]() ![]() Location: Global Citizen |
I think this song may mean that no matter how good your life is you will still want something more. And no amount of material possessions, or telling yourself differently will change that.
07/17/2004 at 02:38
I think this song may mean that no matter how good your life is you will still want something more. And no amount of material possessions, or telling yourself differently will change that.
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