Destroy What Destroys You
Against All Authority Lyrics
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He's had enough & he can't take no more
Johnny's so tired of being held down by the system
The rich get rich and the poor stay poor
Johnny bought a cookbook
And he locked himself inside his bedroom
Now he's got a back full of pipebombs
Johnny took a gasp as he sliped on his ski-mask
I won't be another content slave
That you opress because I crave
For the annihilation of your existence
Feel my hate feel my resistance
And the system has brought to its knees
Then I heard him scream...
Destroy what destroys you
The lyrics of Against All Authority's song Destroy What Destroys You describe a character named Johnny and his dissatisfaction with the current societal structure that has oppressed him and many others like him. Johnny is fed up with the continuous oppressive behavior of the system and the rich-poor divide that allows the wealthy to keep getting richer while the poor keep getting poorer. He decides to take matters into his own hands by arming himself with pipe bombs and a ski mask and robbing a bank.
The chorus of the song, "Destroy What Destroys You," is a clear message to the listeners to fight against oppression and inequality by any means necessary. The lyrics are a reflection of the anarchist ideology that is the foundation of the band and their music.
Line by Line Meaning
Johnny's pissed of at the institute of social oppression
Johnny is angry and frustrated with the system of social oppression that exists.
He's had enough & he can't take no more
Johnny has reached his breaking point and can no longer tolerate the oppression he faces.
Johnny's so tired of being held down by the system
Johnny is exhausted from the constant oppression and limitations imposed on him by the system.
The rich get rich and the poor stay poor
The system is rigged in favor of the rich, while the poor are left behind and suffer.
Johnny bought a cookbook
Johnny has taken matters into his own hands and is preparing to take action against the system.
And he locked himself inside his bedroom
Johnny is preparing for his act of rebellion in private, away from the eyes of the system.
Now he's got a back full of pipebombs
Johnny has armed himself with explosives to use in his act of rebellion.
Johnny took a gasp as he sliped on his ski-mask
Johnny is getting ready to commit a crime and is disguising himself to avoid being caught.
Now he's in the bank and he's singing this song
Johnny has entered a bank and is proclaiming his message of rebellion through his song.
I won't be another content slave
Johnny refuses to be another passive victim of the system, resigned to his fate as a slave.
That you opress because I crave
Johnny is rebelling because he has a deep desire for freedom, and will not let the system oppress him any longer.
For the annihilation of your existence
Johnny wishes for the complete destruction of the oppressive system that holds him down.
Feel my hate feel my resistance
Johnny's hatred of the system fuels his resistance and rebellion against it.
And the system has brought to its knees
Johnny is confident that his rebellion will be successful in bringing the oppressive system to its knees.
Then I heard him scream...
The song now recounts events as they unfold, with Johnny's actions being narrated in real-time.
Destroy what destroys you
Johnny's message is clear - fight against the oppressive system that seeks to destroy its own people, and destroy it in the process..
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0:00 Lifestyle of Rebellion
1:52 No Reason
4:12 Conditioning
6:21 Freedom
8:20 Destroy What Destroys You
10:09 It Really Sucks When...
11:42 Bloodclot
13:18 Another Fuck You Song
15:27 30 Second Song
16:03 Kickin' the Dog
17:37 Sounds of the Underground
19:26 Osuchowski's on the Loose
21:33 Walking Revoution
24:07 Disobey
25:44 Chelsea Baby
27:38 Corporate Takeover
29:37 Hard as Fuck
31:50 Centerfold (J. Geils Band cover)
33:46 We Won't Submit (Above the Law EP)
36:14 Above the Law (Above the Law EP)
39.05 Under Your Authority (Above the Law EP)
41:48 Court 22 (Above the Law EP)
Pat Swayze
One of the greatest punk band ever.... So underrated
Gin Tonic
I cannot agree more
General Savage
@Kennedy Ivy what are you talkin about man is one of the greatest albums of all time criminally underrated they are criminally underrated some of the best riding that ever came out of any album ever the writing is fantastic they got hard man they got heart kids got heart
Kennedy Ivy
@General Savage what do you mean?
General Savage
I don't think they're overrated I think that they were a bunch of liars and they're a bunch of flags now
X0X0
lmao imagine being named after them
nood le
0:00 Lifestyle of Rebellion
1:52 No Reason
4:12 Conditioning
6:21 Freedom
8:20 Destroy What Destroys You
10:09 It Really Sucks When...
11:42 Bloodclot
13:18 Another Fuck You Song
15:27 30 Second Song
16:03 Kickin' the Dog
17:37 Sounds of the Underground
19:26 Osuchowski's on the Loose
21:33 Walking Revoution
24:07 Disobey
25:44 Chelsea Baby
27:38 Corporate Takeover
29:37 Hard as Fuck
31:50 Centerfold (J. Geils Band cover)
33:46 We Won't Submit (Above the Law EP)
36:14 Above the Law (Above the Law EP)
39.05 Under Your Authority (Above the Law EP)
41:48 Court 22 (Above the Law EP)
Plasto
Exactly what I was looking for, thanks a bunch!
Babel Freedom Meso Love Tea
Vengeance and equality.
Free under the melting sun.
We hate the cops and judges
Who live in sin.
Destroy what destroys you.
Deliver them to hell from paradise.
Ruin their oasis.
KillerStephen
All time great album. Thanks for keeping it alive.