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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Aaron Solowoniuk
Aaron Solowoniuk
Drums
Ian D'Sa
Ian D'Sa
Background Vocals
Jonny Gallant
Jonny Gallant
Background Vocals
Ben Kowalewicz
Ben Kowalewicz
Lead Vocals
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Aaron Solowoniuk
Aaron Solowoniuk
Songwriter
Ian D'Sa
Ian D'Sa
Songwriter
Jonathan Gallant
Jonathan Gallant
Songwriter
Ben Kowalewicz
Ben Kowalewicz
Songwriter
Jonny Gallant
Jonny Gallant
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Ian D'Sa
Ian D'Sa
Producer
Keith Armstrong
Keith Armstrong
Assistant Mixing Engineer
Brian Gallant
Brian Gallant
Assistant Engineer
Rob Stefanson
Rob Stefanson
Assistant Engineer
Kenny Luong
Kenny Luong
Editing Engineer
Eric Ratz
Eric Ratz
Recording Engineer
Brian Gardner
Brian Gardner
Mastering Engineer
Chris Lord-Alge
Chris Lord-Alge
Mixing Engineer
Gavin Brown
Gavin Brown
Producer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Cast off the crutch that kills the pain
The red flag waving never meant the same
The kids of tomorrow don't need today
When they live in the sins of yesterday
[Verse 2]
Cast off the crutch that kills the pain
The red flag waving never meant the same
The kids of tomorrow don't need today
When they live in the sins of yesterday
[Verse 3]
Well I've never seen us act like this
Our only hope is in minds of kids
And they'll show us a thing or two
Our only weapons are the guns of youth
It's only time before they tighten the noose
Then the hunt will be on for you
[Verse 4]
The red flag waving never meant the same
No, the red flag waving never meant the same
[Verse 5]
Cast off the crutch that kills the pain
The red flag waving never meant the same
The kids of tomorrow don't need today
When they live in the sins of yesterday
[Verse 6]
Cast off the crutch that kills the pain
The red flag waving never meant the same
The kids of tomorrow don't need today
When they live in the sins of yesterday
[Verse 7]
Like the smallest bee packs a sting
Like the pawn checkmates a king
We'll attack at the crack of dawn
Build a ladder if there's a wall
Don't be afraid to slip and fall
Speak for yourself or they'll speak for you
[Verse 8]
The red flag waving never meant the same, no
The red flag waving never meant the same
[Verse 9]
Cast off the crutch that kills the pain
The red flag waving never meant the same
The kids of tomorrow don't need today
When they live in the sins of yesterday
[Verse 10]
Cast off the crutch that kills the pain
The red flag waving never meant the same
The kids of tomorrow don't need today
When they live in the sins of yesterday
[Verse 11]
Like a fire, don't need water
Like a jury, needs a liar
Like a riot, don't need order
Like a madman, needs a martyr
[Verse 12]
We don't need them, we don't need them
We don't need them, we don't need them
We don't need them, we don't need them
We don't need them, we don't need them
[Verse 13]
Cast off the crutch that kills the pain
The red flag waving never meant the same
The kids of tomorrow don't need today
When they live in the sins of yesterday
[Verse 14]
Cast off the crutch that kills the pain
The red flag waving never meant the same
The kids of tomorrow don't need today
When they live in the sins of yesterday
[Verse 15]
Cast off the crutch that kills the pain
The red flag waving never meant the same
The kids of tomorrow don't need today
When they live in the sins of yesterday
We don't need them, we don't need them
Written by: Aaron Solowoniuk, Benjamin Kowalewicz, Ian D'Sa, Jonathan Gallant, Jonny Gallant

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