Seven Nation Army
Ben L´Oncle Soul Lyrics
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A seven nation army couldn't hold me back
They're gonna rip it off
Taking their time right behind my back
And I'm talking to myself at night
Because I can't forget
Back and forth through my mind
And the message coming from my eyes
Says leave it alone
Oh, oh leave it alone
Leave it alone, oh, yeah
Oh leave it alone
Don't want to hear about it
Every single one's got a story to tell
Everyone knows about it
From the Queen of England to the hounds of hell
And if I catch it coming back my way
I'm gonna serve it to you, yeah
And that ain't what you wanna hear
But that's what I'll do
And a feeling coming from my bones
Says find a home
Find a home
Find a home, yeah yeah
Find a home
Come on
And a feeling coming from my bones
Says find a home
Find a home
Go back home, oh
Go back home
The lyrics of Ben L'Oncle Soul's "Seven Nation Army" depict a person who is determined to overcome any obstacle that comes their way. The opening line, "I'm gonna fight 'em off", sets the tone for the rest of the song. The singer declares that not even a seven nation army can hold them back, revealing an unwavering determination to succeed. The second line, "They're gonna rip it off, taking their time right behind my back", suggests that there are people or forces trying to sabotage the singer's efforts.
The verse continues with the singer talking to themselves at night, unable to forget whatever it is that's troubling them. The line "Behind a cigarette" adds a layer of symbolism, perhaps implying that the singer is using smoking as a crutch to deal with stress. The chorus then arrives, with a message coming from the singer's eyes telling others to leave them alone. This conveys a sense of defiance, as if the singer is saying, "Don't mess with me, I'm doing my own thing."
The next verse, "Don't want to hear about it, every single one's got a story to tell, everyone knows about it from the Queen of England to the hounds of hell", suggests that the singer is tired of hearing other people's opinions and advice. They then declare that if they catch any negativity coming their way, they'll fight back. The final lines of the song repeat the phrase "find a home" several times, perhaps suggesting that the singer is looking for a place of peace and belonging.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm gonna fight 'em off
I am determined to defeat my enemies
A seven nation army couldn't hold me back
No matter how powerful or numerous they are, I will not be stopped
They're gonna rip it off
They will try to take something away from me
Taking their time right behind my back
They are being sneaky and trying to catch me off guard
And I'm talking to myself at night
I am troubled and cannot stop thinking about something
Because I can't forget
I cannot shake the memory of something from my mind
Back and forth through my mind
I am constantly thinking about something and cannot make a decision
Behind a cigarette
Using smoking as a way to calm down and cope with stress
And the message coming from my eyes
My eyes are conveying a message
Says leave it alone
I am warning someone to leave something alone and not interfere
Oh, oh leave it alone
I am begging for them to listen and not get involved
Leave it alone, oh, yeah
I am stressing the importance of leaving something alone
Don't want to hear about it
I do not want to be bothered with the details of something
Every single one's got a story to tell
Everyone has their own unique experiences and perspective to share
Everyone knows about it
It is common knowledge and widely known
From the Queen of England to the hounds of hell
Everyone, from royalty to the lowest of the low, is aware of it
And if I catch it coming back my way
If something negative comes back to me
I'm gonna serve it to you, yeah
I will retaliate and give it right back to you
And that ain't what you wanna hear
You do not want to hear about my plan of revenge
But that's what I'll do
I am willing to fight back and defend myself
And a feeling coming from my bones
I have a strong intuition about something
Says find a home
I need to find a place where I belong and feel comfortable
Find a home
I am reiterating the importance of finding a home
Find a home, yeah yeah
I am urging myself to find a home
Go back home, oh
I should return to my roots and where I came from
Go back home
I am strongly recommending that I go back home
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: John Anthony White
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@inconspicuouseclair4415
I grew up on this version of the song. 7 years after hearing it for the first time, and I still think it’s the best version.
@osirisgsk8ter
I don't think I have enough thumbs for this version... Awesome.
@douglasdassow1114
This is an awesome version. I would not say this is better or worse than the original White Stripes. They are both awesome versions in their own right and for different reasons. White Stripes (2003), Ben L'ONCLE Soul (2010), Marcus Collins (2012) All three are awesome versions
@permafrost0979
My favorite is Nostalgia '77 feat. Alice Russell. But that's the mark of a great song, when it can spawn amazing covers
@acsisterscalice2984
Bravo!!! J'adore!
@emmanuelnyambi9736
Very good
@RatteGonzales
great!
@sultanmavikelebek
Harika💃💃
@tristanfilat6916
J’adore sa chanson et j’ai 9 ans
@primalking1837
Smooth😎