Seven Nation Army
Garrett Gardner Lyrics


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I'm going to fight them off
a seven nation army couldn't hold me back
they're gonna rip it off
taking their time right behind my back
and i'm talking to myself at night
because i can't forget
back and forth through my mind
behind a cigarrette.
and the message coming from my eyes
says leaveit alone
don't want to hear about it
every single one's got a story to tell
everyone knows about it
from the queen of england to the hounds of hell
and if i catch it coming back my way
i'm gonna serve it to you
and that ain't what you want to hear,
but that's what i'll do
and the coming from my bones
says find a home.
i'm going to wichita
far from this opera for evermore
i'm gonna work the straw
make the sweat drip from every pore
and i'm bleeding, and i'm bleeding, and i'm bleeding
right before the lord
all the words are gonna bleed from me and i will think
no more




and the stains coming from my blood
tell me go back home.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Garrett Gardner's song Seven Nation Army deal with themes of determination, fighting against adversity, and breaking free from a toxic environment. The opening line, "I'm going to fight them off, a seven nation army couldn't hold me back" sets the tone for the song, as the singer declares their intention to persevere despite the odds stacked against them. The line "they're gonna rip it off, taking their time right behind my back" suggests that there are forces working against the singer, but they remain undaunted.


The chorus, with the repeated phrase "and the message coming from my eyes says leave it alone, don't want to hear about it" further emphasizes the singer's refusal to be held back by the negativity or opinions of others, as they forge their own path. The line "every single one's got a story to tell, everyone knows about it, from the queen of England to the hounds of hell" suggests that everyone has their own struggles, and the singer is not alone in facing their own.


The second half of the song sees the singer leaving their past behind, as they head to Wichita to start anew. The lines "I'm gonna work the straw, make the sweat drip from every pore" indicate the singer's willingness to work hard to achieve their goals, even if it means enduring pain and hardship. The final lines, "all the words are gonna bleed from me and I will think no more, and the stains coming from my blood tell me go back home" suggest that the singer has faced trauma that they are now leaving behind, and they are ready to start anew.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm going to fight them off
I am determined to fend off my enemies.


a seven nation army couldn't hold me back
I am strong enough to face any challenge, no matter how great.


they're gonna rip it off
My enemies are determined to take what belongs to me.


taking their time right behind my back
My enemies are patiently waiting for an opportunity to strike.


and i'm talking to myself at night
I am reflecting on my situation and preparing for what's to come.


because i can't forget
I cannot let go of the past and the troubles that have befallen me.


back and forth through my mind
My thoughts are constantly consumed by my troubles.


behind a cigarette.
I use smoking to cope with my stress and anxiety.


and the message coming from my eyes
My expression shows that I want to be left alone and not bothered.


says leave it alone
I am warning others not to mess with me or my affairs.


don't want to hear about it
I do not want to be bothered with others' problems or opinions.


every single one's got a story to tell
Everyone has their own problems and experiences that shape who they are.


everyone knows about it
Everyone is aware of the difficulties and challenges faced by others.


from the queen of England to the hounds of hell
No matter one's social status, everyone faces their own set of challenges.


and if I catch it coming back my way
If my enemies try to attack me again,


I'm gonna serve it to you
I will retaliate against them and give them what they deserve.


and that ain't what you want to hear
My enemies would not like to hear about my plans for revenge.


but that's what I'll do
I will take action against those who seek to harm me.


and the coming from my bones
My inner voice is telling me that I need to find a place where I belong.


says find a home.
I need to settle down and create a stable lifestyle for myself.


I'm going to Wichita
I am going to leave my troubles behind and start fresh in a new city.


far from this opera for evermore
I want to distance myself from the chaos and drama of my current situation.


I'm gonna work the straw
I will work hard to make a living and support myself.


make the sweat drip from every pore
I will work tirelessly to achieve my goals.


and I'm bleeding, and I'm bleeding, and I'm bleeding
I am suffering and in pain from the challenges I have faced.


right before the lord
I am praying for strength and guidance to overcome my struggles.


all the words are gonna bleed from me and I will think
I will express my deepest thoughts and emotions.


no more
I will not hold back or hide my true feelings any longer.


and the stains coming from my blood
The physical evidence of my struggles and pain are apparent.


tell me go back home.
My experiences have led me to realize that I need to return to my roots and find my place in the world.




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Comments from YouTube:

Max Richards

This guy was the 4th person to audition for the Voice season 3, but unlike the 3 before him, he didn’t turn any chairs.

A season later, he comes back and kills it with this remix of Seven Nation Army, becoming my favorite contestant, let alone on Shakira’s team. And he was only 17.

CliffordFaust

This is my favorite cover of this song.

Byron Lauritzen

check out Melanie Martinez's

Tyler Fennell

FINNALY A GOOD AUDIO QUALITY!!!!

Byron Lauritzen

This is kinda good, but Melanie Martinez did it better

Rie Winters

Yes! Hers is my favourite cover ever <3

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