THE ANTHEM
Good Charlotte [ westpunk.ru ] Lyrics

Yeah
Expressing enthusiasm and excitement for what’s about to come next.

Here we go
Indicating the start of something new.

It's a new day
Hopeful for a fresh start.

But it all feels old
Feeling pessimistic that nothing has actually changed.

It's a good life
Society tells us we should be happy and satisfied with our lives.

That's what I'm told
But being told something doesn't make it true.

But every day, it all just feels the same
Routine and monotony has us feeling stuck in a rut.

And my high school
Personal experience being shared.

It felt more to me
Perception of high school was different from what was expected.

Like a jail cell
High school felt confining and restrictive.

A penitentiary
High school felt like a prison.

My time spent there it only made me see
Reflecting on how past experiences helped shape who they are now.

That I don't ever wanna be like you
Rejecting the traditional path and expectations placed on them by society.

I don't wanna do the things you do
Preferring to take their own path than to follow someone else's.

I'm never gonna hear the words you say
Disassociating from those who do not share the same values.

And I don't ever wanna
Emphasizing the desire to carve out their own future.

You, don't wanna be just like you
Rejecting the idea of conformity and assimilation into mainstream society.

What I'm sayin' is, this is the anthem
The song is meant to inspire others to reject societal pressures and be true to themselves.

Throw all your hands up
Encouraging people to join in and embrace their individuality.

Go to college
Society's expectations for young people.

A university
Furthering education and training for a successful life.

Get a real job
The expected path to a successful life.

That's what they said to me
Feeling pressure from external factors to follow a certain path.

But I could never, live the way they want
Challenging the notion of what constitutes a 'successful' life.

I'm gonna get by
Content with just getting through life without pursuing traditional paths of success.

And just do my time
Accepting the reality that life isn't always glamorous.

Out of step while
Different from the norm.

They all get in line
Others who are conforming to societal expectations.

I'm just a minor threat so pay no mind
Not being seen as a significant threat to society's norms and expectations, but still remaining true to oneself.

Do you really wanna to be like them?
Questioning the idea of conforming and following the paths that others have taken.

Do you really wanna be another trend?
Expressing disdain for the idea of simply following the crowd and succumbing to societal pressures.

Do you wanna be part of that crowd?
Challenging the idea of conformity and rejecting the pressure to follow others.

'Cause I don't ever wanna
Reiterating the importance of being true to oneself regardless of the societal pressure to conform.

Shake it once that's fine
Referencing a sexual act to imply that people shouldn't worry what others think of them.

Shake it twice that's okay
Being true to oneself is more important than trying to fit in with others.

Shake it three times
Continuing the risque theme to ultimately call for people to embrace their individuality.

You, don't wanna be just like you
Again emphasizing the importance of being true to oneself and not conforming to societal norms.

Now you can feel me
Encouraging others to join in and embrace their individuality.

Sing if you're with me
Unifying those who reject societal pressures to be true to themselves.

Another loser anthem (Wahoo)
Embracing the label of 'loser' as a form of empowerment over societal pressures.

Another loser anthem (Wahoo)
Emphasizing that this song is meant for those who feel like 'losers' in society.

Another loser anthem (Wahoo)
Repeating the message of the song and celebrating individuality over conformity.