Beat The System
Bitter End Lyrics


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Taken to the limit
They've pushed you to the wall
They seem to think they own you
And it's time their bluff was called
Don't let yourself be bullied
They haven't got the right
Don't let them take advantage of you
Not without a fight!

You give some men an inch
You know they'll steal a mile
They'll stab you in the back
And keep on laughing all the while
Don't let those assholes grind you down
Don't let them waste your time
Stand up and defy them
Or they'll use you every time

Beat the system, beat them at their own game
Don't take the bullshit or they'll drive you insane
Follow your heart, no matter what they say
Beat the system 'cause you've gotta live life your way!

If they win you're gonna lose
So fight them tooth and nail
Who cares about their rights
When truth and justice are for sale?
Are we men or are we mice?
Are we all wolves or sheep?
If ignorance is bliss
Then we're all blissfully asleep

It's all a load of bullshit
Or don't you see the light?
You've gotta use your brains
If you're gonna win the fight
Obedience to petty tyrants
The cowardice of fools
I'm a law unto myself
And I'm breaking all the rules

Beat the system, beat them at their own game
Don't take the bullshit or they'll drive you insane
Follow your heart, no matter what they say
Beat the system 'cause you've gotta live life your way!
Live you way, yeah beat the system!

Taken to the limit
They've pushed you to the wall
They seem to think they own you
And it's time their bluff was called
Don't let yourself be bullied
They haven't got the right
Don't let them take advantage of you
Not without a fight!

You give some men an inch
You know they'll steal a mile
They'll stab you in the back
And keep on laughing all the while
Don't let those assholes grind you down
Don't let them waste your time
Stand up and defy them
Or they'll use you every time

Beat the system, beat them at their own game
Don't take the bullshit or they'll drive you insane




Follow your heart, no matter what they say
Beat the system 'cause you've gotta live life

Overall Meaning

The song "Beat The System" by Bitter End calls for people to fight back against those who seek to exploit, manipulate and control them. The lyrics condemn those who abuse their power and attempt to take advantage of others. The song is a call for people to stop being passive and to take control of their own lives.


The lyrics speak to the need for individuals to stand up for themselves when faced with oppressive situations. It highlights how some people will take advantage of others and leave them with nothing. The song encourages people to resist these systems and to live life on their own terms. It is a reminder that we have to fight for our own freedom and well-being.


In summary, "Beat The System" is a rallying cry that encourages listeners to take control of their own lives, stand up to oppression and exploitation and live life on their own terms. It's all about fighting back against those who want to control us, and standing up for our rights and freedoms.


Line by Line Meaning

Taken to the limit
Pushed to one's extreme and most challenging point.


They've pushed you to the wall
They have placed you in a desperate situation with no way out.


They seem to think they own you
They believe they have the power and control over you.


And it's time their bluff was called
It's time to expose their lies and show their true nature.


Don't let yourself be bullied
Do not let others intimidate or belittle you.


They haven't got the right
They do not have the authority to control or manipulate you.


Don't let them take advantage of you
Do not allow them to exploit or use you for their own benefit.


Not without a fight!
Defend yourself and resist their efforts.


You give some men an inch
If you show some kindness or generosity to some people,


You know they'll steal a mile
They will take advantage of you and demand even more.


They'll stab you in the back
They will betray and deceive you without remorse.


And keep on laughing all the while
They will find pleasure in your pain and suffering.


Don't let those assholes grind you down
Do not allow those hateful and cruel people to crush your spirit.


Don't let them waste your time
Do not let them consume your time and energy with their nonsense.


Stand up and defy them
Face them and challenge their unjust behaviors.


Or they'll use you every time
Otherwise, they will continue to take advantage of you repeatedly.


Beat the system, beat them at their own game
Outsmart and overcome the corrupt and unfair practices of the system and those who use it to their advantage.


Don't take the bullshit or they'll drive you insane
Do not tolerate or accept the lies and manipulations of others, or it will affect your mental well-being.


Follow your heart, no matter what they say
Trust your instincts and pursue your own path regardless of the opinions or criticisms of others.


Beat the system 'cause you've gotta live life your way!
Defeat the oppressive forces of the system and live life according to your own values and beliefs.


If they win you're gonna lose
If they succeed, you will suffer the consequences.


So fight them tooth and nail
Struggle fiercely and relentlessly against them.


Who cares about their rights
Their rights do not matter when they violate the rights of others.


When truth and justice are for sale?
When the truth and justice system can be bought, justice cannot be served.


Are we men or are we mice?
Are we brave and assertive, or timid and submissive?


Are we all wolves or sheep?
Are we all predators or prey, or are there different ways to interact with each other?


If ignorance is bliss
If it's better to not know the truth,


Then we're all blissfully asleep
Then we are all living in ignorance and unawareness.


It's all a load of bullshit
It's all nonsense and lies.


Or don't you see the light?
Or are you unable to see the truth?


You've gotta use your brains
You need to be smart and strategic in order to succeed.


If you're gonna win the fight
If you want to achieve your goals and overcome your enemies.


Obedience to petty tyrants
Submitting to small-minded and abusive leaders.


The cowardice of fools
The fear and conformity of the foolish.


I'm a law unto myself
I make my own rules and live my life on my terms.


And I'm breaking all the rules
And I am rejecting the expectations and constraints of society.


Live you way, yeah beat the system!
Live your life according to your values and beliefs, and overcome the injustice and oppression of the system.




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