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So we can't help we're easily forgettable
So formulate and way too simple
To be at all original, yea so we heard
It's time to keep your mouth shut
While we show you how to rock-n-roll
So we can't we so unrecognizable
We still ain't got on your best of best CD
And whoa, we know this is the hook
So bring on mixed reviews

This one's out played again
There's a lot more that they're not letting on
And whoa, we know you'll have no scene let when it's done

We won't back down
You know that we can do this
With or without you
With or without you

To all your friends who make rules
We wrote them
To those who prey on hearts of fools
We broke them

This one's out played again
There's a lot more that they're not letting on
And whoa, we know you'll have no scene let when it's done

We won't back down
You know that we can do this
With or without you
With or without you
We won't back down
You know that we can do this
With or without you
With or without you

Taking what we get
We're modern day cut-throats
We're breaking all your plans
Staking out every road
Taking what we get (We won't back down)
We're modern day cut-throats (You know that we can do this)
We're breaking all your plans (With or without you)
Staking out every road (With or without you)

We won't back down
You know that we can do this
With or without you
With or without you
We won't back down
You know that we can do this




With or without you
With or without you

Overall Meaning

The opening lyrics suggests that the band Hit the Lights have something to prove because they feel easily forgettable and not original enough. They have received mixed reviews and have not made it to the best of the best CD. Despite this, it’s time for their critics to acknowledge their rock-n-roll power. Maybe it's the drive to succeed that spurs them on, or maybe it's the desire to prove critics wrong that motivate them. The lyrics also suggest that the band has been able to break the rules that were made up by their friends, which they refer to as the "prey on the hearts of fools".


The chorus repeats the phrase "We won't back down" to signify that they are unrelenting and won't give up despite the criticism. They believe in their capabilities and are confident that they can make it without anyone's help. The bridge continues with lyrics about being modern-day cut-throats, breaking plans, and staking out every road. They are willing to take whatever opportunities come their way and make it on their own terms.


Line by Line Meaning

So we can't help we're easily forgettable
We acknowledge that we may not be memorable or stand out.


So formulate and way too simple
We recognize that our music may lack complexity and originality.


To be at all original, yea so we heard
We understand that our music may not be groundbreaking or unique.


It's time to keep your mouth shut
We want our music to speak for itself and don't need others to promote it.


While we show you how to rock-n-roll
We are confident in our ability to perform and want to demonstrate it.


So we can't we so unrecognizable
We understand that we may not have achieved mainstream success or fame.


We still ain't got on your best of best CD
We know that we may not be included in everyone's favorite music compilation.


And whoa, we know this is the hook
We recognize that this part of the song is the most catchy and memorable.


So bring on mixed reviews
We are prepared for both positive and negative reception to our music.


To all your friends who make rules
We are addressing the people who dictate what's popular or not.


We wrote them
We created our own music without being influenced by outside factors.


To those who prey on hearts of fools
We are calling out those who take advantage of others.


We broke them
We refused to conform to toxic standards and beliefs.


Taking what we get
We are making the most of the opportunities presented to us.


We're modern day cut-throats
We are willing to do whatever it takes to succeed in the music industry.


We're breaking all your plans
We are disrupting the traditional paths to success in the music industry.


Staking out every road
We are exploring all options and avenues to achieve success.


We won't back down
We are determined and won't give up easily.


You know that we can do this
We have faith in our abilities to succeed in the music industry.


With or without you
We are ready to succeed with or without the support of others.




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Sam Swinea

One of the best pop punk albums ever made.

Kyle Kirby

Easycore

Sam Swinea

lol not even easycore. this is the basis of pop punk...

Kyle Kirby

Sam Swinea Well I suppose but the new stuff tho 

Jordan Allen

+cLoud chasEr NFG is where it all started...Sticks and Stones

Jean Long

Yes it is

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Chris Kwissiwa

Still one of my favourite bands. Brings me back

Jacob Ponce de Leon

WITH OR WITHOUT YOU!

Popped my concert cherry, songs still hits till today

future shock

Who else loves the guitar tone?

Jean Long

If Colin never left the band who knows what they could have been...not to say they aren’t a successful band but what amazing vocals

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