Can't Back Down
Camp Rock Lyrics


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We can't
We can't back down
We can't
We can't back down
We can't
We can't back down
We can't
We can't back down

Not right now
We can't back down
Not right now
We can't back down
We can't back down

Don't close your eyes
We're all in this together
Wherever we draw the line
We're not gonna straddle across it
Or lose it

We can't back down
There's too much at stake
This is serious
Don't walk away
We can't pretend it's not happening
In our own backyard
Our own home plate
(No way)
We've been called out
(We've been called out)

Do you hear your name?
(Yeah)
I'm not confused
Let's win this thing
(Let's do it)
We can't back down
There's too much at stake
Don't walk away
Don't walk away, yeah

Don't get me wrong
I don't like confrontation
I'd rather we all just get along
Music should be undivided, united

We can't back down
There's too much at stake
This is serious
Don't walk away
We can't pretend it's not happening
In our own backyard
Our own home plate

(No way)
We've been called out
(We've been called out)
Do you hear your name?

(Yeah)
I'm not confused
Let's win this thing

(Let's do it)
We can't back down
There's too much at stake
Don't walk away
Don't walk away, yeah

We got a situation that we can't ignore
'Cause ignorance is not bliss
We don't have to take this, no
With every big decision
Comes an equally important share of the risk
We gotta take this

We can't back down
There's too much at stake
This is serious
Don't walk away
We can't pretend, it's not happening
In our own backyard
Our own home plate
We've been called out

Do you hear your name?
I'm not confused
Let's win this thing
We can't back down
There's too much at stake
Don't walk away
Don't walk away, yeah
We can't back down

We can't back down




Not right now
We can't back down

Overall Meaning

The song "Can't Back Down" from the movie Camp Rock is an empowering anthem that urges listeners to stand up for what they believe in and fight for what is right. The song starts with repeating the line "We can't back down," emphasizing the importance of not giving up or backing down in the face of adversity. The lyrics then urge the listener to keep their eyes open and recognize that everyone is in this together. The line "Music should be undivided, united" is particularly powerful, as it speaks to the unifying power of music.


The song goes on to talk about the seriousness of the situation at hand and emphasizes the importance of not pretending that it's not happening. The line "We've been called out, do you hear your name?" is a call to action, urging everyone to take responsibility and do their part. The bridge of the song acknowledges the risk that comes with taking a stand but emphasizes that it's a risk that's worth taking.


Overall, "Can't Back Down" is a song that is designed to inspire and motivate listeners to stand up for what they believe in, both on a personal level and on a larger scale. It's a powerful reminder that sometimes, in order to affect change, we have to take risks and push past our comfort zones.


Line by Line Meaning

We can't
We refuse to give in


We can't back down
We won't retreat


Not right now
This is too important


We can't back down
We must stay strong


Not right now
There's no time to back down


We can't back down
We can't let fear win


We can't
We can't back down


We can't back down
We must stay united


Don't close your eyes
Stay alert


We're all in this together
We must work together


Wherever we draw the line
No matter where we stand


We're not gonna straddle across it
We won't compromise


Or lose it
Or give up


There's too much at stake
We have too much to lose


This is serious
This is not a game


Don't walk away
Don't give up


We can't pretend it's not happening
We can't ignore the problem


In our own backyard
In our own community


Our own home plate
Our own territory


(No way)
(Absolutely not)


We've been called out
We're being challenged


Do you hear your name?
Are you aware of your role?


(Yeah)
(Yes)


I'm not confused
I'm clear on what to do


Let's win this thing
Let's emerge victorious


(Let's do it)
(Let's take action)


Don't get me wrong
I'm not against peace


I don't like confrontation
I prefer harmony


Music should be undivided, united
Music can bring us together


We got a situation that we can't ignore
We have an urgent problem


'Cause ignorance is not bliss
Ignoring it won't make it go away


We don't have to take this, no
We have a choice


With every big decision
Every choice we make


Comes an equally important share of the risk
Has an equal amount of risk


We gotta take this
We must take action


We can't back down
We can't give up




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: TIM JAMES, THOMAS STURGES, ANTONINA ARMATO

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