Fight Back
E.n.s Lyrics

How can you say
Questioning the legitimacy of the argument made by those who claim they are unable to die for the cause.

You cannot die for our cause
The inability to give one's life for the cause is being refuted, as it seems people are losing their lives elsewhere for much less.

When people are dying for less
Highlighting the irony of claiming that one cannot die for the cause when people are dying for less significant reasons.

Dying for change
People are losing their lives for the sake of bringing a much-needed change that is yet to come.

Dying for less
Loss of life is being experienced everywhere for trivial or insignificant reasons, making the previous statement unacceptable.

Killed in the name
People are dying because of what they stand or believe in, which is senseless and unjust.

Oh god, what a mess
Expressing frustration and exasperation at the widespread loss of life happening for a meaningless reason.

They been killin' for minute like that
Acknowledging that people have been losing their lives for a long time for reasons that are unjustifiable.

I been thinkin' we should get to clap back
Suggesting that it is time to take action and respond to the unjust circumstances we find ourselves in.

And they hate you for your skin if you're black
Stating a fact of life where people are often judged unfairly, leading to pain and loss of dignity.

But shit, they can't admit that that's facts, so
Although everyone knows that racial discrimination is real, some people are reluctant to accept it.

Run it back
Reiterating one's call to take action against those who are perpetrating injustices.

Runnin' from the law like a
Feeling the pressure of the legal system that is often unfavorable to certain groups of people.

Runnin' back
Referring to the sport of American football's run-back or return of the ball, to suggest the need to counter-attack, resist and fight back.

Hunnid stack
Referring to or mentioning large amounts of cash that often pass hands as people engage in illegal activities.

Hunnid more killed by the man in the uniform
Drawing attention to the appalling number of people killed by law enforcement professionals, who should be protecting them instead of harming them.

All black like a funeral
Referring to the color black, commonly associated with death and funerals, to add emphasis and color to the lyrics.

Gold badge just for you to know
Highlighting how the law enforcement officers' official emblem accords them undue privilege and a sense of superiority over others.

What's what, well fuck that
Rejecting and refusing to accept a corrupted or unfair state of affairs, where someone's authority or position is more important than the truth.

Makes me wanna fight back
Expressing a desire to take action against those who have brought about this state of affairs.

Lately I been feelin like I'm runnin' outta stamina
Feeling tired and perhaps weary from the ongoing fight against inequality and the seemingly unending cycle of oppression.

Tryna shake the world, but ain't nobody standing up
Despite efforts to bring about change, others are not standing up and are allowing the same injustices to continue happening.

And if the news don't cover it
Implying that even the mainstream sources of information are often unwilling to cover events and situations that do not serve their interests.

You don't give a shit
People who should care less often don't care at all, leaving many in dire straits.

They do, you use it for views
When the media does cover an event, it is often for their own benefit, rather than for the benefit of those affected.

Money that you don't give back to the ones that could use it
The media does not take responsibility and return the earnings they make from such coverages to those who are adversely affected.

Don't act like there's nothing to lose
Warning people not to be complacent with the status quo, for there is always a lot to lose.

Ay
Used to prompt the listener to pay attention to the following statement further.

I will never fall
A statement of determination, asserting that they will persist no matter how difficult the circumstances.

I will never fail
An expression of confidence that they will not fail, but rather persist and defeat the obstacles that come their way.

I will stand tall on my feet
An assurance of standing tall, poised and determined, prepared to face any challenge head-on.

Never been one for defeat
Asserting that they have never given up, nor will they do so now, even when the odds are against them.

Never let a loss get to me
Confidently stating that they have never let a loss affect them deeply or discouraged them from trying again.

It's awful to me
A statement expressing pain and bewilderment at the difficult and often frustrating circumstances around them.

How cops are the ones that are breaking the law
Pointing out the irony of the guardians of the law themselves breaking the law they vowed to uphold.

So we mobbin' the streets
Suggesting that collective action and solidarity is required to bring about the much-needed change, and that people must continue to push and make their voices heard.

If you hearin' this
Addressing the listener directly, encouraging them to listen and take action.

Fight back
Encouraging people to fight back against the status quo and the injustices around them.

Like that
A call to action, urging people to do something about it, not just talk about it.

My dawgs
Referring to one's friends or team members, suggesting that they fight together like a pack of dogs.

Bite back
Encouraging people to be fierce and aggressive in taking action and fighting back.

Like that
A reaffirmation of one's call to action and determination to shake things up.

Fight back
Reiterating the need to fight back and release one's frustration and anger at the injustice around them.

Like that
Emphasizing the call to action and pushing people to act spontaneously and with determination.