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Social Suicide
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Written by: Greg Graffin
Released in: 2004
BPM: 173
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Right now! Well, it’s finally time to face my fears,
Gonna get the hell out of here
And create a fresher atmosphere,
But the consequence is clear.

There’s a furnace set on high
And a yearning undefined,
But it's time to turn the tide,
It’s social suicide.

Like you! Perseverance is a useless tool,
Just a patron on a ship of fools,
Feigning interest in the cast and crew
While you’ve broken every single rule.

There’s a furnace set on high
And a yearning undefined,
Now it’s time to turn the tide,
It’s social suicide.

Shadows entertain the unwashed masses,
Scholars explain their numb reactions.
I don’t even know if I can ever find truth,
But I’m sure it won’t come from following you.

There’s a furnace set on high
And a yearning undefined,
But it’s time to turn the tide,
It’s social suicide.

Versions
Version Length Release Catalog ID Country Format Year
Album version
1:35 The Empire Strikes First United States 12" 2022
1:35 The Empire Strikes First Europe 12" 2019
1:35 The Empire Strikes First 6694-1 Europe 12" 2019
1:35 The Empire Strikes First 86694-1 United States 12" 2019
1:35 The Empire Strikes First 86694-1CRS (CLEAR/RED) United States 12" 2015
1:35 The Empire Strikes First United States CD 2014
1:35 The Empire Strikes First 86694-1 United States 12" 2010
1:35 The Empire Strikes First Brazil CD 2009
1:35 The Empire Strikes First Russia CD 2007
1:35 The Empire Strikes First 86694-1 United States 12" 2004
1:35 The Empire Strikes First Europe 12" 2004
1:35 The Empire Strikes First 86694-2 United States CD 2004
1:35 The Empire Strikes First Japan CD 2004
1:35 The Empire Strikes First 6726-2 Europe CD 2004
1:35 The Empire Strikes First 6694-2 Europe CD 2004
1:35 The Empire Strikes First Brazil CD 2004
1:35 The Empire Strikes First Russia MC 2004
1:35 The Empire Strikes First United States CD 2004
1:35 The Empire Strikes First n/a United States CD 2004
1:35 The Empire Strikes First EDCI 80130 Japan CD 2004
1:35 The Empire Strikes First Europe CD 2004
1:35 The Empire Strikes First United States CD 2004
1:35 The Empire Strikes First 2908-2 Argentina CD 2004
1:35 The Empire Strikes First Colombia CD 2004
1:35 The Empire Strikes First Australia CD 2004
1:35 The Empire Strikes First Brazil CD 2004
1:35 The Empire Strikes First Russia CD 2004
Live @ House of Blues 2010
30 Years Live United States 12" 2023
30 Years Live 99977-1 United States 12" 2016
30 Years Live 7105-1 Europe 12" 2016
30 Years Live 87105-1 United States 12" 2016
30 Years Live 87105-1 United States 12" 2016
The Dissent of Man EICP-1415-6 Japan CD 2010
30 Years Live EICP-1415-6 Japan CD 2010
30 Years Live United States DL 2010
Video live @ Palladium, 11/20/2004
Live At The Palladium Brazil DVD 2009
Live At The Palladium Japan DVD 2006
Live At The Palladium Europe DVD 2006
Live At The Palladium United States DVD 2006
Live At The Palladium Australia DVD 2006
Live At The Palladium H-716 China DVD 2005
Not specified
Punk-O-Rama Vol.9 United States CD 2004
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