Fuck Authority
Pennywise Lyrics
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You better right your mind and live by what you say
Today is just another day
Unless you set your sights and try to find a way
I say fuck authority
Silent majority
Raised by the system
Now it's time to rise against them
We're sick of your treason
Sick of your lies
Fuck no, we won't listen
We're gonna open your eyes
Frustration, domination
Feel the rage of a new generation
We're living, we're dying
And we're never ever gonna stop, stop trying
You know the time is right to take control
We got to take offense against the status quo
No way, not gonna stand for it today
Fight for your rights, it's time we had our say!
I say fuck authority
Silent majority
Raised by the system
Now it's time to rise against them
We're sick of your treason
Sick of your lies
Fuck no, we won't listen
We're gonna open your eyes!
Frustration, domination
Feel the rage of a new generation
We're living, we're dying
We're sick and tired of relentless lying
Destroy, enjoy, your fuckin' world is our new toy
Dominate, eliminate
You're gonna feel the wrath, wrath of hate
Fuck authority!
Silent majority!
Raised by the system
Now it's time to rise against them!
We're sick of your treason
Sick of your lies!
Fuck no, we won't listen
We're gonna open your eyes!
Frustration, domination
Feel the rage of a new generation
We're living, we're dying
And we're never ever gonna stop, stop trying
(Stop trying!)
The song "Fuck Authority" by Pennywise is an anthem of rebellion and non-conformity. The lyrics speak to the frustration and anger towards the established institutions of society that hold power over individuals. The song encourages listeners to think for themselves and to challenge the status quo.
The opening lines of the song "Someday you gotta find another way, You better right your mind and live by what you say," suggests that there is a need to break away from the current way of living and thinking, and to start living authentically. The phrase "Silent majority, Raised by the system, Now it's time to rise against them" speaks to the concept of the silent majority, who are the people in society who do not actively participate in protests or activism. The song is a call to action for these individuals to rise up against the system that has raised them and speak out against injustices.
The chorus of the song, "I say fuck authority, Silent majority, Raised by the system, Now it's time to rise against them, We're sick of your treason, Sick of your lies, Fuck no, we won't listen, We're gonna open your eyes!" captures the frustration and anger towards those in power who have betrayed the trust of the people they are supposed to serve. The song empowers listeners to take control of their lives and fight against injustice.
Line by Line Meaning
Someday you gotta find another way
At some point, you need to seek a different path in life
You better right your mind and live by what you say
You need to straighten out your thoughts and follow through on your words
Today is just another day
This moment is unremarkable
Unless you set your sights and try to find a way
Except if you aim and strive for something better
I say fuck authority
I reject the controlling powers
Silent majority
The masses that do not speak up
Raised by the system
Brought up by the self-same institutions we are opposing
Now it's time to rise against them
It is time to revolt against the powers that be
We're sick of your treason
We have had enough of your treacherous actions
Sick of your lies
We are tired of your falsehoods
Fuck no, we won't listen
We refuse to heed your commands
We're gonna open your eyes
We will enlighten you to our cause
Frustration, domination
Painful emotions and overpowering commands
Feel the rage of a new generation
Sense the anger brewing in the youth
We're living, we're dying
We are breathing and we will eventually perish
And we're never ever gonna stop, stop trying
We will never cease attempting to create change
You know the time is right to take control
You understand that this is the ideal moment to seize power
We got to take offense against the status quo
We must resist the established norms
No way, not gonna stand for it today
Absolutely not tolerating it any longer
Fight for your rights, it's time we had our say!
Defend your freedoms, it is past time to make our opinions known!
We're sick and tired of relentless lying
We are exhausted from constant deception
Destroy, enjoy, your fuckin' world is our new toy
We will ruin your domain and bask in the aftermath, your world now belongs to us
Dominate, eliminate
Command and conquer
You're gonna feel the wrath, wrath of hate
You will experience the fury and animosity directed towards you
And we're never ever gonna stop, stop trying
We will persist unrelentingly
Contributed by Kaelyn M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@irhamramdhan2712
Lyric:
Someday you gotta find another way
You better right your mind and live by what you say
Today is just another day
Unless you set your sights and try to find a way
I say fuck authority
Silent majority
Raised by the system
Now it's time to rise against them
We're sick of your treason
Sick of your lies
Fuck no, we won't listen
We're gonna open your eyes
Frustration, domination
Feel the rage of a new generation
We're living, we're dying
And we're never ever gonna stop, stop trying
Stop trying, stop trying, stop trying
You know the time is right to take control
We got to take offense against the status quo
No way, not gonna stand for it today
Fight for your rights, it's time we had our say!
I say fuck authority
Silent majority
Raised by the system
Now it's time to rise against them
We're sick of your treason
Sick of your lies
Fuck no, we won't listen
We're gonna open your eyes!
Frustration, domination
Feel the rage of a new generation
We're living, we're dying
We're sick and tired of relentless lying
Destroy, enjoy, your fuckin' world is our new toy
Dominate, eliminate
You're gonna feel the wrath, wrath of hate
Fuck authority!
Silent majority!
Raised by the system
Now it's time to rise against them!
We're sick of your treason
Sick of your lies!
Fuck no, we won't listen
We're gonna open your eyes!
Frustration, domination
Feel the rage of a new generation
We're living, we're dying
And we're never ever gonna stop, stop trying
Stop trying, stop trying, stop trying...
@briantneary2248
I just turned 40 and this song has been fueling my justifiable angst for decades. Long live PENNYWISE
@PeterGrffin204
🤡
@JadedMax
I think they were 40 when this came out
@johndempsey7658
42 here 🤘🏼
@mattrage1673
how ironic is it that this song is censored?
@alexingland5382
Careful son, someone will have you reported for openly admitting that irony.
@mattrage1673
+Alex Ingland damn the man!
@GOFLuvr
It's pretty ironic considering the video title isn't censored.
@altovoltaggiomtb1989
Cherry on top
@killyouridols2309
just sad...