Minority of One
Dag Nasty Lyrics


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Look back on what they told you
And see what truth can't hide
The government controls you and brother that's not just a line
But don't trust them to tell you what is right
No one can tell you how to live your fucking life
Question priorities
Don't trust the majority
Question priorities
Don't trust the majority
Even when you're a minority of one
Now some will try to dictate and tell you what to say
They say that they control you but don't give yourself away
But don't trust them to tell you what to say
Burn free and bright and walk your path today
Question priorities
Don't trust the majority
Question priorities
Don't trust the majority
Even when you're a minority of one
Look back on what they told you
And see what truth can't hide
The world want to control you and brother that's not just a line
But don't trust them to tell you what is right
No one can tell you how to live your fucking life
Question priorities
Don't trust the majority
Question priorities
Don't trust the majority




Even when you're a minority
When you're a minority of one

Overall Meaning

The song "Minority of One" by Dag Nasty is a call for individuality and independent thinking in the face of societal pressure and government control. The lyrics urge the listener to reflect upon the messages they have been given and consider the truth behind them, as the government and those in power may not always have our best interests in mind. The line "No one can tell you how to live your fucking life" serves as a rallying cry for personal freedom and autonomy.


The following lines caution against those who would try to dictate our thoughts and behaviors, and encourage the listener to be true to themselves and not give in to external influence. The repetition of the refrain "question priorities, don't trust the majority" emphasizes the importance of critical thinking and individual responsibility in shaping our beliefs and actions.


Line by Line Meaning

Look back on what they told you
Reflect on the things that you were told in the past


And see what truth can't hide
Notice what is being concealed by lies and deception


The government controls you and brother that's not just a line
Authority figures have power over you beyond just words


But don't trust them to tell you what is right
Do not rely on them to dictate what is morally correct


No one can tell you how to live your fucking life
Only you have the autonomy to choose your own path


Question priorities
Reconsider what aspects of life are most important


Don't trust the majority
Do not blindly believe or follow the opinions of the majority


Even when you're a minority of one
Even if you are the only person who disagrees with the majority


Now some will try to dictate and tell you what to say
Some people will attempt to control your speech


They say that they control you but don't give yourself away
They claim to have power over you, but do not surrender your autonomy


But don't trust them to tell you what to say
Do not permit others to regulate or manipulate your communication


Burn free and bright and walk your path today
Be your own person and pursue your unique ambitions without hesitation


When you're a minority of one
When your views or beliefs are not shared by anyone else around you


The world want to control you and brother that's not just a line
The entire planet as a whole has a desire to govern or influence you




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Comments from YouTube:

Voi Vod

Wow. I was a fan of Can I Say as a kid when it first came out. This version of Dag Nasty sounds like something one would have heard at Hot Topic. Yikes.

Andrej Bojanić

Brian Baker guitar riffs are next level here

Elisavet Sardeli

This record has helped me a lot, through good/bad times. 15 years down the line, it's just a part of who I am :)

Yerko Andres Molina Antisoly

Los mejores, aguante dag nasty!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sergio Botelho Martinez

Buen disco

Bif Scotsman

Love this band. Hard guitar, but not as hard as , say, minor threat. Good mix of tempo changes, perhaps, similar to Vision's first albulm. A stand out, in post-punk/hardcore.

Bif Scotsman

Why, never any radio play? The cult gets some. PIL gets some, why not Dagnasty ?

Funez

Muito bom!

Funez

Fala Rafa! Curto demais essa banda.. e esse CD eu ouvi mto há uns anos atrás!

Rafa Stauffenberg

Funez Tu acha bom?
Acho mt dahora esse disco!
:)

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