Tear It Down
Dan Gautreau & Wolfgang Black Lyrics
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Beside the city walls
Though cracks, and the screams
They won′t fight it anymore
On the battlefield, the radio and the tv screens
On lies and lead, are lies you bleach
You can't stop this, you can′t stop this now
They a woke, at the dawn
Beneath the city walls
Though the cracks, and the screams
On the battlefield
Just turn it up, and tear it down
You can't stop this, you can't stop this now
Just break it up, and tear it down
You can′t stop this, you can′t stop this now
Just turn it up, and tear it down
I'm breaking up, I′m breaking out
Just turn it up, and tear it down
I'm breaking up, I′m breaking out
Just turn it up, and tear it down
You can't stop this, you can′t stop this now
Just break it up, and tear it down
You can't stop this, you can't stop this now
The lyrics of "Tear It Down" describe a powerful call to action against contemporary society's facade of falsehoods, ineptitude, and oppression. The song elegantly channels the feeling of frustration and anger that arises from being subjected to a system that disregards the common good for the vested interests of a select few in power. The verses talk about the city wall and battlefield where people stand together, hearing screams, and seeing through the cracks in the establishment's propaganda. They awaken at dawn to the reality of a world dominated by lies and lead. The chorus then comes in strongly, urging listeners to break this cycle noiselessly, dismantle the system, and free themselves from the chains of inequality and false morality. It's a revolt against the status quo of modern life that empowers the listener to take a stand for what's right and just.
The words of "Tear It Down" are not only extremely relatable and empowering, but also beautifully expressive in their lyrical construction. The use of the metaphor of the city walls, the battlefield, and awakening at dawn creates a heart-wrenching visual of a broken society. The repetition of the line "just turn it up, and tear it down" throughout the song is a memorable hook that drives the message of revolution home. Overall, the song is a strong emotional appeal to fight for a better future; it's a wake-up call to all those who have been complacent and silent for too long.
Line by Line Meaning
At the dawn they stood
They stood at the city walls at dawn
Beside the city walls
They stood next to the walls of the city
Though cracks, and the screams
Despite the cracks in the walls and the screams they heard
They won't fight it anymore
They won't resist it any longer
On the battlefield, the radio and the tv screens
On the battlefield with radios and TVs around
On lies and lead, are lies you bleach
Lies and bullets, lies that you alter
Just turn it up, and tear it down
Increase the volume and destroy it
You can't stop this, you can't stop this now
It cannot be stopped anymore
They awoke, at the dawn
They woke up at dawn
Beneath the city walls
Under the walls of the city
Just break it up, and tear it down
Smash and destroy it
I'm breaking up, I'm breaking out
I'm disintegrating, I'm escaping
Writer(s): Wolfgang Black, Dan Gautreau
Contributed by Austin E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@BrunoDaesse
Na internet a gente nunca tá sozinho. Pelo visto não era só eu que estava louco atrás de saber os donos dessa música, desde que a escutei no comercial do ID.
@MrGabrielapoison
Linda música!!! Nota 1.000.000.000.000...
@samkoch1038
We are the mighty, and the mighty don't kneel
@vaniadematos7782
Estava louca para ouvir essa musica, de tanto ver o comercial de Blue Bloods. Amei, nao consigo parar de ouvir
@viciovaca
TM-61 !
@Art.kimochii
Los comerciales de ID son lo mejor, ese canal es muy jodida mente adictivo!!!
@Thearrona
Yo también, esta canción es genial!
@PriyeRai
You can't stop this, you can't stop this now...!!!
@lutigar
HEHE! Achei! Boa Música! Otimo seriado também!
@valevalenciaga5835
TM-61 Aussie Aussie Aussie!!