Their sound is usually compared to that of Aussie rock legends AC/DC, though they also draw heavy influence from other Aussie bands like Rose Tattoo and The Angels. They have entertained audiences on the main stage at the 2006 Big Day Out and at such legendary venues as The Tote, The Espy, The Duke of Windsor, The Gaelic Club, Spectrum, The Metro, as well as putting on a highly-praised set at the prestigious Wacken Open Air Festival in 2008. Airbourne have also shared the stage with The Rolling Stones, You Am I, The Living End, Mötley Crüe, Motörhead, Rose Tattoo, Magic Dirt, After The Fall & The Detroit Cobras to name a few.
Their music has been featured in NHL 08, NHL 09, Skate, Madden 08, Madden 09, Guitar Hero World Tour, a trailer for Medal of Honor: Airborne, Nascar 08, a Battlefield: Bad Company trailer, WWE's Royal Rumble 2008, and Burnout Paradise.
Raise the Flag
Airbourne Lyrics
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The fight goes on
We'll never surrender
We're still standing strong
As long as you're alive and we're alive
Rock-'n'-roll will never die
From the southern stars to northern lights
Rock-'n'-roll will survive
We'll never weaken of all
Now is the time for you and I to answer the call
[Chorus]
Raise the flag
Raise the flag
Come on, raise the flag
Raise the flag for rock-'n'-roll
Raise the Flag
We're taking ground
Every night and day
We got the pedal down
Yeah, we're going all the way
As long as you're alive and we're alive
Rock-'n'-roll will never die
From the southern stars to northern lights
Rock-'n'-roll will survive
We're stoking the flame with high octane
We'll never weaken or fall
Now is the time for you and I to answer the call
[Chorus]
The war ain't over
The fight goes on
We'll never surrender
We're still standing strong
We're stoking the flame with high octane
And we'll never weaken or fall
It's a way of life: defend or die
We'll answer the call
Raise the flag
Raise the flag
Come on, raise the flag
Raise the flag
Come on, raise the flag
Raise the flag
Raise the flag
Come on, raise the flag for rock-'n'-roll
The lyrics to Airbourne's song "Raise the Flag" are a call to action for rock and roll fans to keep the music genre alive. The opening lines of the song, "The battle ain't over, the fight goes on, we'll never surrender, we're still standing strong," demand resilience from listeners to persevere through the struggles and challenges that may come their way. The message is one of determination and perseverance, with the lyrics suggesting that as long as the fans and the musicians remain alive, rock and roll music will never die.
The song's chorus, "Raise the flag, raise the flag, come on, raise the flag, raise the flag for rock-'n'-roll," is a call to arms and a rallying cry for all rock and roll fans to show their support for the genre. The verses further elaborate on the need to keep the rock and roll flame burning, as the band members speak of "stocking the flame with high octane" and going "all the way." The lyrics suggest that being a part of the rock and roll community is not just about enjoying the music but is a way of life that requires defending and protecting the genre.
In summary, "Raise the Flag" is a song about the enduring spirit of rock and roll and the need to protect and defend the genre. It's a call to action for rock and roll fans to support the music and keep it alive for generations to come.
Line by Line Meaning
The battle ain't over
We may have encountered setbacks but the struggle continues
The fight goes on
We will keep up the battle for our cause
We'll never surrender
We will never give up the fight or concede defeat
We're still standing strong
Our resolve and determination are unbroken
As long as you're alive and we're alive
As we remain alive and well, our spirit and passion will thrive
Rock-'n'-roll will never die
The spirit and culture of rock music will endure through generations
From the southern stars to northern lights
The love for rock music spans across the world
Rock-'n'-roll will survive
The culture of rock music will withstand the test of time
We're stocking the flame with high octane
We're fueling our passion with great intensity and energy
We'll never weaken of all
We refuse to become weak or yield to adversity
Now is the time for you and I to answer the call
It is time for us to step up and act upon our beliefs and desires
Raise the flag
We call on our comrades to lift the banner and join the cause
Come on, raise the flag
We urge our allies to show solidarity and support
Raise the flag for rock-'n'-roll
Let us unite and fight for the survival and legacy of rock music
We're taking ground
We are making progress and winning
Every night and day
We are working tirelessly and continuously
We got the pedal down
We are moving forward at full speed
Yeah, we're going all the way
We are committed to seeing this through to the end
It's a way of life: defend or die
Our passion for rock music is an integral part of our existence; we will defend it with our lives
The war ain't over
The struggle for our cause continues
And we'll never weaken or fall
We will remain resolute and determined, never to falter or give up
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: JOEL FRANCIS O'KEEFFE, RYAN O'KEEFFE
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