Seven Nation Army
Marcus Collins Lyrics
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A seven nation army couldn't hold me back
They're gonna rip it off
Taking their time right behind my back.
And I'm talking to myself at night,
Because I can't forget
Back and forth through my mind
Behind a cigarette.
And a message coming from my eyes
Says leave it alone.
Don't wanna hear about it
Every single one's got a story to tell
Everyone knows about it
From the Queen of England to the hounds of Hell
And if I catch you coming back my way
I'm gonna sell it to you
And that ain't what you want to hear
But that's what I'll do.
And a feeling coming from my bones
Says find a home.
I'm going to Wichita
Far from this opera forevermore
I'm gonna work the straw
Make the sweat drip out of every pore.
And I'm bleeding and I'm bleeding
And I'm bleeding right before the Lord
All the words are gonna bleed from me
And I will think no more.
The lyrics to Marcus Collins's song "Seven Nation Army" suggest a sense of fighting against the odds, an uphill battle against an opposition of many nations. The repetition of the first line, "I'm gonna fight 'em off," emphasizes the determination of the singer to overcome whatever obstacles may come their way. The line "A seven nation army couldn't hold me back" implies that even the strongest opposition can be defeated with enough willpower and perseverance.
The following lines, "They're gonna rip it off, Taking their time right behind my back," suggest that the opposition is already in the process of trying to bring the singer down. The singer also admits to talking to themselves at night, perhaps plagued by their own doubts and fears. The line "And a message coming from my eyes Says leave it alone" may suggest that the singer is trying to hold back a sense of anger or frustration towards those who are trying to bring them down.
The next stanza repeats the idea that everyone has a story to tell, suggesting that the singer is not alone in their struggles. However, the line "And if I catch you coming back my way I'm gonna sell it to you" suggests that the singer is unwilling to hear others' stories if they are not willing to listen to theirs. The final stanza, where the singer declares they are going to Wichita and will "think no more" after "bleeding right before the Lord," suggests that perhaps the singer is seeking a fresh start or a way to escape their current situation.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm gonna fight 'em off
I will resist them with all my strength
A seven nation army couldn't hold me back
Their numbers can't overpower me
They're gonna rip it off
They plan to steal from me
Taking their time right behind my back
They are waiting for the right moment to strike
And I'm talking to myself at night,
In quiet moments, I reflect and consider
Because I can't forget
I can't escape my thoughts and memories
Back and forth through my mind
My thoughts keep spinning around
Behind a cigarette
I use smoking as a coping mechanism
And a message coming from my eyes
I communicate without speaking
Says leave it alone
I don't want anyone to interfere
Don't wanna hear about it
I don't want to be bothered with the details
Every single one's got a story to tell
Everyone has their own experiences and perspectives to share
Everyone knows about it
It's common knowledge
From the Queen of England to the hounds of Hell
Everyone, no matter their status or background, is aware
And if I catch you coming back my way
If anyone tries to come back to me
I'm gonna sell it to you
I'll tell them everything I know
And that ain't what you want to hear
It won't be pleasant or welcome news
But that's what I'll do
I'll do what I have to do
And a feeling coming from my bones
A strong intuition within me
Says find a home
Tells me to search for somewhere I belong
I'm going to Wichita
I'm leaving my current place
Far from this opera forevermore
Leaving behind the dramas and performances
I'm gonna work the straw
I'll do manual labor
Make the sweat drip out of every pore
Toil and sweat profusely
And I'm bleeding and I'm bleeding
I am hurting badly, both physically and emotionally
And I'm bleeding right before the Lord
God sees my pain
All the words are gonna bleed from me
I'm going to pour out all my feelings
And I will think no more
To find release and peace.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: John Anthony White
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@rizvaldo7209
I was expecting a new iPhone to appear.
@peterjohngavin4635
Yeah same
@onixy606
LMAO
@_fujino_
Jack’s guitar and Meg’s drum was the best part of the song and where are they ?
@lorddarlo6194
Jazzed up by Simon Cowell probably to avoid Copyright, much like he did with 1 Direction and Teenage Kicks By the Undertones and Blondie One Way or The Other which he combined. And Jedward Ice Ice Baby and Under Pressure. Under Pressure by Queen and Bowie Ice Ice Baby ripping that off the Vanilla Ice and Jedward once again ripping Queen off. Although those used the same melody
@elizabethparker8199
I love both versions! Marcus has a great voice and the white stripes are amazing there both completely amazing but in different ways!
@madhatterman01
this video looks like a cologne commercial
@DYLANKOOL
HAHAHAHAHAHA
@bt7846
Yeah and it sucks
@greenshoot7871
MadHatterMan
Target commercial