Give the Bastards Hell
The Killigans Lyrics
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A carbon copy conflict to call your own
Where will you run when the sinners come for you
With their bylaws and bibles and anemic world views
We’ve got to make them see this world won’t meet their needs
Waiting wide eyed and docile with hungry mouths to feed
Raise your voice don’t turn your back on hard times
Whoh whoh whoh
Take a stand and meet that fight head on
And give the bastards hell
Give the bastards hell
Take a fall for the sake of all humanity
A narcissistic act another name on the wall
Where will you run when the sinners come for you
With their bylaws and bibles and anemic world views
We’ve got to make them see this world won’t meet their needs
Waiting wide eyed and docile with hungry mouths to feed
Raise your voice don’t turn your back on hard times
Whoh whoh whoh
Take a stand and meet that fight head on
And give the bastards hell
Give the bastards hell
The lyrics to The Killigans' song "Give the Bastards Hell" speak to the idea of standing up to oppression and injustice in the face of those who would seek to control or harm us. The opening lines describe a struggle against animosity, and a "carbon copy conflict" that each of us must face in our own way. The lyrics then go on to ask where we will run when those who would do us harm come after us, armed with their own set of rules and beliefs.
The chorus of the song is a call to action, urging listeners to raise their voices and meet the fight head-on rather than turning their backs on hard times. The message is clear: we must be willing to stand up and fight for what we believe in, even if it means taking a fall for the sake of all humanity. The final lines of the chorus, "Give the bastards hell," become an empowering and defiant rallying cry.
Overall, the lyrics to "Give the Bastards Hell" encourage listeners to reject complacency and apathy in the face of oppression and to instead take an active role in shaping a better future, for themselves and for all people.
Line by Line Meaning
Rise and fall in the face of animosity
Experience the ups and downs that come with conflict
A carbon copy conflict to call your own
Creating a conflict that is not unique to you or your situation
Where will you run when the sinners come for you
What will you do when people who you view as morally inferior come after you
With their bylaws and bibles and anemic world views
Using legalism and religion with limited and outdated perspectives to attack you
We’ve got to make them see this world won’t meet their needs
It is necessary to show those coming after you that their expectations are unrealistic
Waiting wide eyed and docile with hungry mouths to feed
People are willing to be controlled by those who provide them with basic necessities
Take a fall for the sake of all humanity
Standing up for the greater good often comes with personal sacrifice
A narcissistic act another name on the wall
Taking a self-centered approach will not lead to meaningful change
Raise your voice don’t turn your back on hard times
Speak up and actively face difficult situations
Take a stand and meet that fight head on
Stand up for your beliefs and confront opposition directly
And give the bastards hell
Confront and challenge those who are acting unjustly
Give the bastards hell
Persistently and aggressively stand up to those who are oppressing you
Contributed by Callie C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.