Fight It Back
Accept Lyrics


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Always been the prophets
Who make the world evolve
Always been the average breaking it down
Majority the unknown
Giving us the rules
It's more than luck to get the standard

You'll never find me
Like you hope that I am
You'll never treat me like you think you can
Be always independent
Surrendering no way
I won't deal with crimes of society

Now, if you hate it
You gotta fight it back
Just try to change it
Fight it, fight it back

Find myself in crisis
Get near to collapse
Am I forced to live that boring life
God, I hate the average
Go and nuke it out
Go, piss the accepted, screw them all

Now, if you hate it
You gotta fight it back
Just try to change it
Fight it, fight it back





Now, if you hate it

Overall Meaning

Fight It Back by Accept is a rebellious song that speaks to those who don't feel they fit in with society's expectations. The lyrics challenge the status quo and encourage listeners to fight against conformity. The opening lines acknowledge that there have always been "prophets" who lead the world forward and "average" people who try to hold them back. The majority remains unknown while those in power give us rules that define the standard. The singer asserts that he won't be constrained by these rules and won't be treated the way others think he can be. He values independence and won't tolerate the crimes of society.


The chorus urges listeners to take action. If you hate the way things are, you have to fight to change them. The second verse speaks to feeling overwhelmed by the pressure to conform. The singer feels like he's near a breaking point and wonders if he's forced to live a boring life. He hates the idea of being average and wants to "nuke it out" and reject what society deems as acceptable. The chorus reinforces the message that change is only possible through active resistance.


Line by Line Meaning

Always been the prophets
Throughout history, those who bring about change are often identified as visionaries or agents of change.


Who make the world evolve
These individuals or groups often have the most profound impact on the world's culture and way of life.


Always been the average breaking it down
However, it's often those who feel powerless or ordinary who actually make a difference by working hard and challenging the status quo.


Majority the unknown
Despite their impact, these individuals are often unknown or uncelebrated.


Giving us the rules
Those in power and authority dictate what is considered acceptable and desirable.


It's more than luck to get the standard
But for those who don't fit these standards, success requires more than mere luck. It requires actively challenging the rules and fighting back against societal norms.


You'll never find me
The singer declares that they are unapologetically themselves, and that others shouldn't expect them to conform to anyone else's expectations.


Like you hope that I am
Others may hope or expect the artist to be a certain way or fit a certain mold, but the artist refuses to play that role for the sake of others.


You'll never treat me like you think you can
Furthermore, the artist doesn't want to be objectified or controlled by someone else's assumptions about them.


Be always independent
The artist values their own autonomy and independence above all else, and intends to maintain that independence no matter what.


Surrendering no way
The singer refuses to give up their own agency to anyone else or any institution.


I won't deal with crimes of society
The artist sees themselves as actively resisting and fighting against societal norms that are unjust or oppressive, rather than simply accepting them as they are.


Find myself in crisis
Despite the singer's strong sense of self and independence, they do face moments of difficulty and vulnerability.


Get near to collapse
These moments of difficulty can be overwhelming and push the singer to their breaking point.


Am I forced to live that boring life
The singer feels that societal expectations may be forcing them into a dull or unfulfilling life, and that they have to push back against those expectations in order to find real purpose or meaning in their life.


God, I hate the average
The artist has a strong disdain for conformity and sameness.


Go and nuke it out
The artist encourages others to challenge the status quo and fight back against oppressive societal norms.


Go, piss the accepted, screw them all
The singer wants people to reject societal norms and values that don't serve them, even if it means going against the grain or upsetting those in power.


Now, if you hate it
The chorus of the song reiterates the singer's message that if you don't like the status quo, you should fight back against it.


You gotta fight it back
The song encourages its listeners to be proactive in challenging the status quo and to stand up for what they believe in.


Just try to change it
The song makes it clear that change is often difficult and requires a lot of effort, but that it's worth it in the end.


Fight it, fight it back
The chorus concludes with a call to action, urging listeners to be active, persistent, and unafraid of challenging societal norms and values.




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