1) Defiance is a punk rock band from Portland, Oregon formed in 1993 from the ashes of Portland’s anarcho bands Deprived, Resist, and The Unamused. Their album “No Future, No Hope” has been sited as a major influence on other ’90s anarcho and street bands such as The Unseen. Since being together Defiance has released 5 E.P.s and 4 full lengths. They finished their latest album in February of 2010 and will release it on Unrest Records.
2) Defiance is a Thrash Metal band from the bay area formed in 1985 by Brad Bowers, Mike Kaufmann, and Matt Vander Ende. They are known as one of the classic second-tier thrash bands to come from the Bay Area thrash metal scene. They played a decidedly technical style of thrash originally evoking bands like Testament, though they would later move on to playing in their own unique, more progressive thrash style. They recorded and released 3 albums for Roadrunner Records before splitting up in 1994. In 2005 the band regrouped and signed on with Candlelight Records. They released their 4th full length studio album entitled "The Prophecy" in October 2009.
3) Defiance was a d-beat rawpunk band from Osaka, Japan. Pre Gloom. Demo and some compilations.
4) Thrash metal/crossover from Caen, France
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Fight the Real Enemy
Defiance Lyrics
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We fight one another not the real enemy
Rich bastard scum still rule this land
While their stolen wealth and positions of power go unchallenged
Judges, lawyers and an army of police put
Property over human life and cage thousands every day
While we're bashing our heads against the same old walls
Divisions in our class insure their positions of power
Fight the real enemy
Fight the real enemy
They ain't never gonna stop until we fucking stop them
Fight the real enemy
Stop fighting one another, fight the real fight
Fight the real enemy
Corporations and bosses reap profit by millions
As we slave to make them rich, we all live in shit
The religious right grows stronger in numbers
Leading legions of brainwashed masses into submission
Nazi scum still violently emerge
For fucks sake why don't they get the boot they deserve
All these people freely take our rights
Are you happy with it? well it makes me fucking sick
There's plenty of legitimate targets that surround us
Recognize the oppression and real enemies around us
Racist, sexist shit keeps us divided
Only when we unite will they ever be defeated
Lets get past that shit there's an enemy before us
Stop making it easier for the system that destroys us
When we start working together on our own with no leaders
And stop giving those bastards opportunity to beat us
And fight the real enemy
Defiance's "Fight the Real Enemy" is a powerful indictment of what the band perceives as the causes of social unrest and division. The first verse emphasizes the futility of fighting amongst ourselves while ignoring the structural inequality that is the root of the problem. The central target is the ruling class and their vast concentrations of wealth and power, which enable them to maintain themselves in positions of privilege while the rest of the society struggles to make ends meet. The second verse is a brutal examination of the various forces that combine to keep us oppressed, including corporations, bosses, religious right, and white supremacists. The chorus is a rallying cry for all oppressed people to unite and focus their energies on the real enemy.
The lyrics speak to a broader theme of power and inequality, and they express the viewpoint of people who see that the only way to overcome oppression is through collective struggle. The song's message is one of urgency and radicalism, urging listeners to abandon their petty differences and fight for justice. Throughout the song, Defiance demands that we view our situation with clarity, recognize our shared interests, and take decisive action. "Fight the Real Enemy" ultimately calls for a revolution, a complete overhaul of the social order so that the oppressed may gain their rightful place in society.
Line by Line Meaning
Another day goes by of this insanity
Every day that passes, we witness the irrationality and chaos around us
We fight one another not the real enemy
Instead of fighting against the common enemy that oppresses us, we engage in conflicts with one another
Rich bastard scum still rule this land
The wealthy and corrupt individuals still hold dominion over our society
While their stolen wealth and positions of power go unchallenged
Despite the fact that their ill-gotten gains and authority are clearly evident, we are not taking actions to bring justice
Judges, lawyers and an army of police put
The justice system, which includes the legal and police institutions, prioritizes
Property over human life and cage thousands every day
Protecting property and material possessions takes precedence over preserving human life, resulting in the incarceration of many innocent people on a daily basis
While we're bashing our heads against the same old walls
We keep exerting efforts towards the same ineffective means of resisting oppression
Divisions in our class insure their positions of power
The class conflicts within our society maintain the oppressive class's position of influence over the rest of us
Fight the real enemy
Our struggle should be directed towards the true enemy
Fight the real enemy
Our fight should be against the oppressors who rule over us
They ain't never gonna stop until we fucking stop them
The oppressors will continue controlling us until we take drastic actions to halt them
Fight the real enemy
It's high time to fight against the true enemy
Stop fighting one another, fight the real fight
Instead of fighting against one another, focus your energy on the more significant struggle against the oppressors
Fight the real enemy
The real struggle is against the dominant oppressive class
Corporations and bosses reap profit by millions
Large corporations and employers make immense profits while their workers struggle to scrape by
As we slave to make them rich, we all live in shit
As workers, we sacrifice our time and effort to enrich our employers, and in exchange, we lead miserable lives
The religious right grows stronger in numbers
The conservative religious movement gains more supporters daily
Leading legions of brainwashed masses into submission
Manipulating their followers, the religious right induces them to agree with the establishment's oppressive policies
Nazi scum still violently emerge
Neo-Nazi individuals and groups continue to emerge and commit violent actions against innocent people
For fucks sake why don't they get the boot they deserve
Why aren't these individuals expelled from society for their reprehensible behavior?
All these people freely take our rights
The people in power remove our individual rights without consequences
Are you happy with it? well it makes me fucking sick
Are you content with these occurrences? Because it is making me feel ill
There's plenty of legitimate targets that surround us
There are many ethically valid targets that we can focus on opposing
Recognize the oppression and real enemies around us
Acknowledge the existence of oppressive and unfair systems and identify who our genuine opponents are
Racist, sexist shit keeps us divided
Discriminatory attitudes and actions among us lead to division and disunity
Only when we unite will they ever be defeated
We can only overpower our enemies when we come together and work towards common goals
Lets get past that shit there's an enemy before us
We have to move beyond prejudices and recognize that a significant adversary stands in front of us
Stop making it easier for the system that destroys us
Don't make it easier for the oppressive system to wipe us out
When we start working together on our own with no leaders
When we collaborate without being constrained by established leadership,
And stop giving those bastards opportunity to beat us
And don't let the oppressors establish superiority over us by breaking us apart
And fight the real enemy
And only then, put your energy towards confronting the real enemy
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