During their early years I Accuse! was one of a few Detroit hardcore punk bands, the genre not being too popular in the motor city at the time. Contemporaneous with I Accuse! in the Detroit scene were bands such as : Knee Deep In Shit , Threatener, Death In Custody, Random Axe Of Terror, and although not local, Life Set Struggle was very present in the Detroit hardcore-punk scene. I ACCUSE! guitarist Joe Gunnells went on to form the still-active power violence band XBRAINIAX with Knee Deep In Shit guitarist Zach Howard and vocalist Lucas Korte, who also played guitar in Threatener. I ACCUSE! and XBRAINIAX toured together extensively, often playing back to back sets of machine gun-fire bursts brimming intensity and rage.
Can't Stop
I Accuse! Lyrics
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The lyrics to I Accuse!'s song Can't Stop are a passionate call to action against the injustices in the world. The singer is unwilling to be satisfied by the empty promises and lies of those in power and instead chooses to stay awake and vigilant. The repetition of "I can't stop" emphasizes the singer's determination to fight for what they believe in.
The singer also refuses to conform to social norms and expectations, rejecting the idea of fitting in and being content. Instead, they encourage others to speak out and fight back against oppression, even if it means risking their lives. The line "can't see your point of view, don't condone what you do - I fucking hate it" adds a personal touch to the lyrics, revealing the singer's strong distaste for the actions of those they oppose.
The lyrics reflect a sense of urgency and a willingness to continue the fight for justice, even in the face of opposition. The final line "till then, I can't stop!" suggests that the singer will continue to push for change until their goals are achieved.
Line by Line Meaning
Won't be pacified by their pleasant lies, stay awake, stay alive.
I refuse to believe the deceptions they try to feed me, and I must remain alert to survive in this world.
I can't stop, I can't stop, I can't stop, no!
I am so deeply committed to my beliefs and actions that I cannot be deterred or interrupted.
Won't fit in won't be content, speak out fight back 'till you're dead.
I will not conform to their expectations for me, and instead will continue to advocate and resist until my last breath.
I can't stop, I can't stop, I can't stop, no!
My dedication is unwavering, and I will not give up or back down.
Can't see your point of view, don't condone what you do - I fucking hate it!
I do not understand or support your perspective or actions, and I strongly disagree.
Won't keep this up for long, one day they'll see you're wrong. till then, I can't stop!
Although I may not be able to keep up this resistance forever, I firmly believe that one day the truth will be revealed and their wrongdoing will be exposed. Until then, my efforts will not cease.
Contributed by Isabelle V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@TastefulPsycho
State Trooper: Does his job looking for people breaking the law.
Citizen: (Breaks the law)
State Trooper: (Pulls her over and gives her a ticket)
Citizen: (Pulls off after traffic stop)
State Trooper: (Patrols the road)
Citizen: (Breaks the law again on that same road)
State Trooper: (See's and pulls the car over)
Also Citizen: "IM BEING STALKED AND HARRASSED BY THIS COP!"
@tymiko1345
Lmao pulled her over for no seatbelt then proceeds to have a clip of her with no seatbelt
@saado8283
Ty Miko LOL
@natebrock7352
True
@roel1803
Ty Miko my favorite part. 😂😂😂😂
@rude5801
'I felt like I was harassed.'
@rondalkb10
Tennessee Trooper wait I live in Tennessee yes that’s real
@Gikarin.Gamemaster
As someone who also smiles/laughs when nervous or anxious and even mourning-- no that doesnt mean she is having fun. Its a defense mechanism for many of us and usually a response to a shocking situation. So many videos people comment about someone smiling as proof they're guilty or not upset. Psychology is a bit more complex than that.
@ogrebattle22763
The case was thrown out... he was reinstated... I guess her "defense mechanism" didn't help her that much... thank god for dashcam videos....
@charlymrivera7236
sure, leftist, sure..... the officer was doing his job.. literally there is a video proof of her with no seabelt... she is the typical feminazi that find out about her priviledge as white woman, and is using it as benefits for a lawsuit to get free money, she is laughting because she is thinking how she can victimize herself with this
@rachelwyatt6030
I always smile and laugh when I am scared or nervous . People take it completely wrong but I can’t even stop it