We Won't Submit
Against All Authority Lyrics


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You can close you eyes and pretend that everything's fine
But sooner or later you'll open your eyes
And reality will strike you blind
They're stealing all our money
And desroying all our scene
We're working hard to make them rich
With their get rich corporate schemes
We won't submit
They're full of shit
I'd rather die
Then live a lie
You bust your ass every week
You think that you are free
I want to take a fuckin' gun
And shoot them in the head
Cause I won't rest until the day
That I look out and see
The lawyers and the politicians
All lying around dead
Punks unite, show some might
Don't go down without a fight
Don't backdown, stand your ground
Let's go out and burn this town
We'll skank all night at the sight
Of the city burning bright
All around you'll hear the sound
Of the town burning down
Open your eyes, you work for the system
You're a tool, I can't take the lies
And if you believe them you're a fool
Can't you hear the cries
From the working class
The ones you rule
And you cannot hide
Because we'll find you
It's time for us to fight
Against everything that you stand for
Time to feel our might
Gonna kick your ass and even the score
Burn everything in sight
Break all of your windows
Loot your stores
Gonna start tonight
We're hard to the core
It's time for you to pay
For the rotten shit that you have done
We won't fade away
Our hate will burn you like the sun
We will seize the day
It's time for us to have some fun
We are here to stay
Until we've fuckin won




We're running out into the streets
To pi

Overall Meaning

ck up the pieces of our broken dreams
Our anger and our passion meet
As we fight against the corporate schemes
They think they can control our minds
Keep us in line and stop our cries
But we won't stop until we find
A world where justice never dies
So raise your voice and join the fight
Don't let them win without a fight
We'll stand together side by side
Until the powers that be subside


Against All Authority's song "We Won't Submit" is a powerful anthem of defiance that urges listeners not to allow themselves to be oppressed by the ruling class. The lyrics are a call to arms for those who are fed up with the way things are and want to take action to change them. The song delivers a clear message that people cannot simply close their eyes to the injustices of the world and must take action if they want to see change. The lyrics are fueled by anger and frustration, but also by a sense of hope that change is possible if people stand together and fight against the powers that be.


One interesting fact about the song is that it was originally released on Against All Authority's second album "All Fall Down" in 1998. The band has been active since 1992 and is known for its politically charged lyrics and punk rock sound. The song has become one of their most popular and iconic tracks, often played during their live shows.


Another fact about the song is that it has been covered by several other bands and artists, including Anti-Flag and The Flatliners. The song's message of resistance and defiance has resonated with many people over the years and has been a source of inspiration for those fighting against injustice and oppression.


The lyrics of "We Won't Submit" have been praised for their clear and powerful message, as well as their poetic and emotive language. The song has been described as a rallying cry for the disaffected and disillusioned, and an anthem of hope for those who believe that a better world is possible.


Other interesting facts about the song include its use in several films and TV shows, such as "Life in a Day" and "The Shield." The song has also been used in various commercials and advertising campaigns, including a 2006 ad for Nissan.


The chords for "We Won't Submit" are as follows:


Verse: E - A
Chorus: E - G - A


Line by Line Meaning

You can close you eyes and pretend that everything's fine
Ignoring the problems won't make them disappear forever.


But sooner or later you'll open your eyes
Eventually, reality will catch up to you.


And reality will strike you blind
The truth can be overwhelming and affect your perspective.


They're stealing all our money
The government and corporations are taking advantage of the working class.


And desroying all our scene
They are ruining our culture and way of life.


We're working hard to make them rich
We are putting in effort for the benefit of those in power.


With their get rich corporate schemes
Their plans are aimed at gaining wealth for themselves and their companies.


We won't submit
We refuse to give in to their oppressive tactics.


They're full of shit
Their promises and statements are not honest or trustworthy.


I'd rather die
We are willing to make extreme sacrifices for what we believe in.


Then live a lie
We refuse to live a life of oppression or false satisfaction.


You bust your ass every week
We work hard and tirelessly to make ends meet.


You think that you are free
We believe we have personal freedom, but the government and corporations limit our abilities.


I want to take a fuckin' gun
We are so frustrated and angry that we would resort to violence.


And shoot them in the head
We desire to get rid of those in power in the most extreme way.


Cause I won't rest until the day
We will never stop fighting for what we believe in.


That I look out and see
We imagine a future where things are different and better than they currently are.


The lawyers and the politicians
The people we believe are responsible for our oppression.


All lying around dead
We want them to be removed from power by any means necessary.


Punks unite, show some might
We want all those who are affected by oppression to join together and fight back.


Don't go down without a fight
We refuse to back down from the fight for our freedom and rights.


Don't backdown, stand your ground
We must stand firm in the face of opposition and fight for our beliefs.


Let's go out and burn this town
We want to destroy the current system and start fresh.


We'll skank all night at the sight
We will rejoice in victory and celebrate our hard work.


Of the city burning bright
We imagine the city in flames as a symbol of our rebellion.


All around you'll hear the sound
We want our victory to be a message heard loud and clear by everyone.


Of the town burning down
We want to destroy everything about the current system and start fresh.


Open your eyes, you work for the system
We want people to recognize that they are part of the oppressed working class.


You're a tool, I can't take the lies
We are tired of people blindly following the government and corporations.


And if you believe them you're a fool
We challenge people to think for themselves and question what they are told.


Can't you hear the cries
The working class is crying out for help and change.


From the working class
The people who are most affected by oppression and inequality.


The ones you rule
Those in power have control over the working class.


And you cannot hide
We will continue to fight for our freedom and rights, no matter what.


Because we'll find you
We will track down and remove those in power who are responsible for oppression.


It's time for us to fight
We have reached a breaking point and must take action to create change.


Against everything that you stand for
We are fighting against the entire current system and way of life.


Time to feel our might
We want those in power to feel the strength and determination of our rebellion.


Gonna kick your ass and even the score
We want those in power to suffer the consequences of their oppression and inequality.


Burn everything in sight
We want to destroy everything associated with the current system.


Break all of your windows
We want to cause significant destruction and chaos as a symbol of our rebellion.


Loot your stores
We want to take back what is rightfully ours from the corporations that have taken advantage of us.


Gonna start tonight
We are ready to begin the fight and need to start immediately.


We're hard to the core
We are tough and unwavering in our determination to fight oppression.


It's time for you to pay
Those in power must suffer the consequences of their corrupt actions.


For the rotten shit that you have done
They are responsible for the oppression and inequality in society.


We won't fade away
We will continue to fight for our freedom and rights, even in the face of opposition.


Our hate will burn you like the sun
We have so much anger and frustration, it will consume and destroy those in power.


We will seize the day
We will take advantage of this moment in time to create significant change and take back our freedom.


It's time for us to have some fun
We will rejoice in our victory and celebrate our hard work.


We are here to stay
We will continue to fight for our freedom and rights in the long term.


Until we've fuckin won
We will not stop fighting until we have achieved complete victory and freedom.




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Sam Sanchez

Hell yeah. What a bad ass bad they are.

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