We Are One
♪♫The Offspring♫♪ Lyrics
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We don't give a shit about anyone else
Well it won't be wrong until our day in the sun is gonna stop
The walls come tumbling down
[Chorus]
We are one
We are free
We are one
We are weak
We are gonna make ourselves extinct
Let it go
We're gonna let it go
It's real, we are one
You know it's true
Don't fuck with us or we'll fuck with you
It's a mentality that kills the best
We better stop
The walls come tumbling down
[Chorus]
We are one and it won't be news
When we hang ourselves with one collective noose
Well, it won't be wrong until our day in the sun is gonna stop
The walls come tumbling down
The bigger they are
The harder they fall
The Offspring's song "We Are One" is a fierce and powerful critique of humanity's tendency towards individualism and egoism at the expense of others and the planet. The lyrics paint a picture of a society that is bound to self-destruct due to its own self-centeredness and arrogance. It tells us that we are all interconnected and interdependent, and that our actions have consequences that affect not only ourselves but also the world around us. Ultimately, the song is a call to wake up and recognize our responsibility towards each other and the planet, before it's too late.
In the first verse, the lyrics assert that we are united with ourselves and care only about our own interests, indifferent to anyone else. The irony is not lost on the band, who warns that this mentality is only viable until our "day in the sun is gonna stop," and the walls come tumbling down. It is an acknowledgment that our actions have consequences, and sooner or later, they will catch up with us. The chorus echoes this sentiment, repeating the refrain "we are one," with a sense of nihilism and fatalism.
The second verse takes a more pointed turn, warning that our individualism will lead to our extinction. The lyrics suggest that it won't be news when we hang ourselves with "one collective noose." The song acknowledges that humanity's dominance reduces everything to its own ends, and as such, it will lead to its downfall. The bridge calls for a change of mentality, a new way of thinking that is aware of our interdependence and the need for cooperation.
Line by Line Meaning
We are one with ourselves
We are self-absorbed and only care about ourselves
We don't give a shit about anyone else
We are indifferent towards everyone else
Well it won't be wrong until our day in the sun is gonna stop
We believe our actions are justified until we face consequences
The walls come tumbling down
Eventually, our actions and beliefs will come crashing down
We are one
We have a narrow-minded, unified mentality
We are free
We feel liberated by our self-centeredness
We are headed for obscurity
Our selfish ways will lead to our downfall
We are weak
Our self-absorption and lack of regard for others make us weak
We are gonna make ourselves extinct
Our actions will ultimately lead to our demise
Let it go
We should let go of our destructive mentality
It's real, we are one
Our selfish mentality is a genuine part of who we are
You know it's true
Deep down, we know that our way of thinking is flawed
Don't fuck with us or we'll fuck with you
We have a defensive and aggressive attitude towards others
It's a mentality that kills the best
Our mentality destroys the best qualities in ourselves and others
We better stop
We need to change our ways before it's too late
The walls come tumbling down
Continuing on our current path will lead to our downfall
We are one and it won't be news
Our selfish mentality is commonplace and not shocking
When we hang ourselves with one collective noose
Our self-absorption will lead to our destruction as a group
The bigger they are
The more powerful and arrogant someone is
The harder they fall
The more catastrophic the consequences of their actions will be
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