The Anthem
♪♫ Good Charlotte Lyrics
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Here, we go
It's a new day
But it all feels old
It's a good life
That's what I'm told
But every day, it all just feels the same
And my high school
It felt more to me
Like a jail cell
A penitentiary
My time spent there it only made me see
That I don't ever wanna be like you
I don't wanna do the things you do
I'm never gonna hear the words you say
And I don't ever wanna
I don't ever wanna be
You, don't wanna be just like you
What I'm sayin' is, this is the anthem
Throw all your hands up
You, don't wanna be you
Go to college
A university
Get a real job
That's what they said to me
But I could never, live the way they want
I'm gonna get by
And just do my time
Out of step while
They all get in line
I'm just a minor threat so pay no mind
Do you really wanna to be like them?
Do you really wanna be another trend?
Do you wanna be part of that crowd?
'Cause I don't ever wanna
I don't ever wanna be, you
Don't wanna be just like you
What I'm saying is, this is the anthem
Throw all your hands up
You, don't wanna be you
Shake it once that's fine
Shake it twice that's okay
Shake it three times
Your playin' with your self again
(You, don't wanna be just like you)
What I'm saying is, this is the anthem
Throw all your hands up
Now you can feel me
Sing if you're with me
You, don't wanna be just like you
(Just like you)
This is the anthem
Throw all your hands up
Now you can feel me
Sing if you're with me
Another loser anthem
(Wahoo)
Another loser anthem
(Wahoo)
Another loser anthem
(Wahoo)
Another loser anthem
The song "The Anthem" by Good Charlotte narrates the feeling of being trapped in the monotony of a routine life. The first two lines convey the irony of living a repetitive life with the hope of something new, leading to frustration. The singer then discusses his high school experience, where he felt like he was imprisoned in a jail cell as he was unable to lead a life on his own terms. He dislikes the idea of becoming like everybody else and doing what everyone else does, and he chooses to rebel against it. The second verse stresses the importance of following one's dreams and not getting swayed by societal expectations of getting a degree, starting a regular nine-to-five job, and leading a mundane life. The chorus highlights the need to embrace individuality and steer clear of conformity, asking the listener not to become like everyone else.
The lyrics of "The Anthem" exude teenage rebellion, which resonated with the audience who admired the punk rock genre. Many teenagers experience a sense of dissatisfaction with their routine lives of school and parents, and feel the need to break free from the norm. This song became an anthem not only for that generation but also for anyone who chose to rebel against societal norms. Furthermore, the use of "Wahoo" towards the end of the song is a reference to the song "Blitzkrieg Bop" by punk rock legends The Ramones.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah
Expressing excitement, anticipation, or eagerness
Here, we go
Beginning a journey, adventure or experience
It's a new day
Another opportunity to start again
But it all feels old
The repetitiveness of life is tiring and boring
It's a good life
The general consensus claims that life is good
That's what I'm told
Based on what everyone else is saying
But every day, it all just feels the same
There is a lack of excitement and change in life
And my high school
The school he attended
It felt more to me
His experience was different
Like a jail cell
The environment was oppressive
A penitentiary
A place to punish or rehabilitate individuals
My time spent there it only made me see
His experience allowed him to realize something
That I don't ever wanna be like you
He doesn't want to follow the same path as others
I don't wanna do the things you do
He doesn't want to engage in the same activities and behaviors as others
I'm never gonna hear the words you say
He chooses to ignore the advice or words of others
And I don't ever wanna
He wants to avoid or escape
I don't ever wanna be
He does not want to become
You, don't wanna be just like you
He doesn't want to be a copy of someone else
What I'm sayin' is, this is the anthem
The song represents a message or movement
Throw all your hands up
React in celebration or agreement
Go to college
Get a higher education
A university
An institution of higher learning
Get a real job
Pursue a traditional career path
That's what they said to me
Advice or expectations from others
But I could never, live the way they want
He cannot conform or meet their expectations
I'm gonna get by
He will survive or manage
And just do my time
Sufficing with the minimum requirement
Out of step while
Not conforming to societal norms
They all get in line
Others are following the expected path
I'm just a minor threat so pay no mind
He is not a major concern or threat for others
Do you really wanna to be like them?
A challenge to the listener's aspirations
Do you really wanna be another trend?
A criticism of societal patterns
Do you wanna be part of that crowd?
An invitation to consider alternatives
'Cause I don't ever wanna
He doesn't want to become or participate
I don't ever wanna be, you
He doesn't want to be like them
Shake it once that's fine
An irony or humor of masturbation referencing
Shake it twice that's okay
An irony or humor of masturbation referencing
Shake it three times
An irony or humor of masturbation referencing
Your playin' with your self again
An irony or humor of masturbation referencing
Another loser anthem (Wahoo)
Acceptance of one's outsider status
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN FELDMANN, BENJI MADDEN, JOEL MADDEN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Noah Jackson
Worship Team: "How many key changes do you want Israel?"
Israel: "Yes"
Susan Crutchfield
Right?! Wait wai ... okay, never mind, just one more.... sooo powerful! And you KNOW when we get to heaven, we're going to be able to key change forever and ever!
MG N
That reminds of Donnie Mcclurkin.. These guys run modulations like there is no tomorrow 🙌
LearsiMusic
Originallymunch facts
Nathan Magaoay
Were there 2 key changes? Total of 3 including the original key? 🤔
Noah Jackson
@Nathan Magaoay 3. 2 during "I've seen you move, you move the mountains" portion. Then 1 one more during the solo.
yosep vlog
My father is ex muslim from Indonesia. He receive Jesus Christ as his Lord and savior. Hallelujah. God is good, please pray for him. God bless you christians all over the world
Abell
God bless you and your dad
Forever Luv
God bless you and your dad , always keep strong in ur faith, Jesus loves you both
TG 74
AMAZING!!!!!! WONDERFUL TO HEAR. GOD BLESS YOU!