Clenched Fists Black Eyes
7Seconds Lyrics
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'Cause mindless violence ain't our claim
A new breed's here, we're gonna stay
And break down all your shallow ways
'Cause we are the new kids
We've got our heads
We'll keep on fighting
Clenched fists, black eyes!
Clenched fists, black eyes!
We're aiming for a different goal
Succeeding where the hippies failed
But one thing's sure and you can bet
We'll be more than a drugged-out threat
'Cause we are the new kids
We've got our heads
We'll keep on fighting
'Til old ways are dead
The lyrics of 7SECONDS's song Clenched Fists Black Eyes focus on the emergence of a new generation that is tired of societal norms and expectations that have been imposed on them. The song criticizes the violence and destruction that is often associated with youthful rebellion, and instead emphasizes an alternative approach of advocacy and activism. The 'new breed' that the song refers to is represented by young people who are passionate and committed to creating positive change in the world, rejecting the shallow and superficial ways of the past. The song also emphasizes the resilience and determination of this new generation who will not stop fighting until the old ways are dead.
Line by Line Meaning
You say you're scared, we're not to blame
We acknowledge that you are scared, but we are not responsible for your fear.
'Cause mindless violence ain't our claim
We do not promote senseless acts of violence.
A new breed's here, we're gonna stay
We are a new generation and we are here to stay.
And break down all your shallow ways
We intend to dismantle your superficial and narrow-minded ways.
'Cause we are the new kids
We are the young and progressive crowd.
We've got our heads
We are knowledgeable and aware of the issues we are fighting for.
We'll keep on fighting
We will continue to put up resistance.
Til old ways are dead
We will push until the outdated ways are completely eradicated.
Clenched fists, black eyes!
We are prepared to fight and put up a strong front if necessary.
Clenched fists, black eyes!
We repeat our readiness to stand up for what we believe in.
We're aiming for a different goal
We have a distinct objective we are working towards.
Succeeding where the hippies failed
We will accomplish what the previous movements were not able to achieve.
But one thing's sure and you can bet
One thing is certain and you can be assured.
We'll be more than a drugged-out threat
We are not a group of addicts, intending to cause harm; we are fighting for a greater cause.
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SplitAlters
An amazing album man!
Philip Crawford
One of the best punk songs ever
Mr. T
Singing w Kevin and the crowd for this song was a blast, grrrrreat set in 1998.
Miss these guys.
Tony Brupbacher
Gnarly, totally rad, awesome, tubular, tubular? Tubular!
M@N1K1NJ@B3R₩@CK¥
Succeeding where the hippies failed
Toyota Kawasaki
The punks failed too.