We Are Winning
Flobots Lyrics

Rival gangsters sit down to plan an after school program
Two opposing groups come together to collaborate on something positive.

A religious fanatic posts footage of an interfaith service project
A religious individual shares a video of people of various faiths working together towards a common goal.

A group of teenage boys watches a video of a father playing catch with his son
A group of young individuals admires a loving interaction between a father and son.

An adult film star paints thumbnail portraits of elderly couples fully clothed an smiling
A person known for their work in an industry known for objectifying bodies instead creates portraits of fully clothed and happy elderly couples.

A record executive records a demo of his apology
A person in a powerful position takes responsibility for their actions and attempts to fix their mistakes.

A policeman makes reverse 911 calls instructing residents to take to the streets
An authority figure encourages citizens to exercise their right to protest peacefully.

A patriarch reports for duty
An influential figure takes on a responsibility to lead and protect.

She's wearing an orange jumpsuit and holding a picket sign
A person in custody still fights for what they believe in.

She's ashamed of her birthplace, but retreat is not an option
Despite being unhappy with her surroundings, a person refuses to back down from trying to improve their situation.

Women and children
Vulnerable groups who are often the most affected by conflicts and injustices.

Front line
The first and most dangerous area of a conflict, where individuals put themselves in harm's way to create change.

Log on
Join the online community to gain support and share information.

Tune in
Pay attention to what is happening in the world and try to understand the issues at hand.

Stand and be counted, wounded, stationed
Show up and make your voice heard, even if you have been hurt in the past.

In the belly of the vulture watch your back
Be cautious and aware of danger when trying to fight against corrupt systems.

Theres no civilians
Everyone is affected by the issues at hand and must participate in creating change.

Consider this a distant early warning
Take this message seriously and be proactive in trying to solve problems before they escalate.

The fires imminent
The situation is urgent and must be dealt with immediately.

Pollution gathering dust particles
The negative effects of pollution continue to accumulate and harm the environment and living beings.

Funneling through smokestacks, airways, bandwidth
Pollution spreads through various mediums and even through technology.

This information tube fed
Information is shared through various channels, and it is important to be aware of the source.

Check the labels
Be careful and critical of where you get your information from.

Delete the virus
Eliminate false or harmful information from spreading.

Alert the masses
Spread important information to everyone who needs to know it for change to happen.

Butterfly wing cross wings,send black hawks toward hurricane survivors
Small actions can have significant impacts and can even change the course of a disastrous event.

Roses sprout from empty lots and sidewalk cracks
Beauty can arise from unexpected places and difficult situations.

Pacifist gorillas move undetected, through concrete jungles
Peaceful movements can gain momentum quickly and make significant changes without violence.

New forms are beginning to take shape
Innovative solutions and ideas are emerging.

Once occupied minds are activating.
People previously apathetic to a cause are beginning to become involved and speak out against injustices.

People are waking up!
Individuals are finally recognizing the severity and reality of problems and taking actions to address them.

The insurgency is alive and well
The resistance movement is still active and growing stronger.

Rise of the flobots
Flobots represent a new form of protest that uses music to inspire and unite people.

Portrait of
A depiction of a movement or group of individuals fighting against injustice

The new American insurgent
A new wave of resistance against corrupt systems and injustices is gaining force in America.

Rattle and shake the foundations of the world order
Activists must challenge and disrupt corrupt systems to create real change.

Assembly line incent, resist, refuse
People must stand together in a unified front to push back against industries and systems that perpetuate harm.

Inform, create
To create change, people must first become informed of the issues and then work to create new solutions.

Direct loved one's to the trenches
Encourage your family and friends to become involved in the movement for change.

Suit up forge rubble into fortress's
Take individual and small actions to continue building and making progress towards a better future.

Plaster, cloth, aluminum
Even seemingly mundane items can be utilized for change and creativity.

Broken porcelain
In the face of destruction, there is always potential for new creation and beauty.

Rusted platinum
Things that were once prized can become irrelevant or harmful, and it is important to adapt and change as needed.

Burn blood stains from decompressed diamonds
Help heal the wounds of the past and create a better future from it.

Hammer the battle cry into braille studded armor
Embed the message and passion for change deeply into your being to continue fighting.

We are building up a new world
The movement for change is working towards creating a better world for everyone.

Do not sit idly by
Everyone needs to be involved and actively fighting for change, or else nothing will happen.

Do not remain neutral
In the face of injustice, neutrality is akin to complicity with the oppressor.

Do not rely on this broadcast, alone
Real change requires action, and simply watching or listening is not enough.

We are only as strong as our signal
The movement is only as powerful and impactful as the number of people involved and their drive for change.

There is a war going on for your mind
People in power try to control the narrative and influence opinions, and it is up to individuals to think critically and resist manipulation.

If you are thinking, you are winning
Individuals who critically examine the world around them and work towards change are already making progress and winning.

Resistance is victory
Simply pushing back against corrupt systems and oppressive ideologies is in itself an act of victory.

Defeat is impossible
Even if failing to achieve immediate results, the fight for justice and equity will continue on until it is achieved.

Your weapons are already in hand
Through knowledge, creativity, and collaboration, individuals already have the necessary tools to fight for change and make an impact.

Reach within you and find the means by which to gain your freedom
True freedom and liberation must be fought for from within oneself and from within oppressive systems.

Fight with tools
Utilize the resources and knowledge available to create meaningful activism.

Your fate, and that of everyone you know
The fight for change is not just an individual effort but affects communities and everyone in general.

Depends on it
It is imperative that everyone become involved in creating a better world.