Seven Nation Army
Jamar Rogers Lyrics


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I′m gonna fight 'em 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 talkin′ to myself at night
Because I can′t forget
Back and forth through my mind
Behind a cigarette

And the message comin' from my eyes says leave it alone...
Oh, oh oh oh oh...
Oh, oh oh oh oh oh... (Repeat)
Oh, oh oh oh oh oh... oh

Oh Yeah yeah,
Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah
Yeah yeah yeah,
Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah...

Don′t wanna hear about it
Every single one's got a story to tell
They all know about it
From the Queen of England to the hounds of hell
If I catch it comin′ back my way
I'm gonna serve it to you,
You you you you you you
And that ain′t what you want to hear
But that's what I'll do

And the feeling coming from my bones says find a home...

(Repeat)

Oh yeah yeah,
Yeah I′m going to Wichita
Far from this opera forevermore
I′m gonna work the straw
Make the sweat drip, drip out of 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 oh.

And the stains comin′ from my blood tell me "Go back home"...
Oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh oh




Oh oh oh oh oh yeah
Yeah. Yeah

Overall Meaning

Jamar Rogers's song "Seven Nation Army" is a powerful anthem for the individuals fighting against oppressive forces that try to hold them back. The "Seven Nation Army" mentioned in the song refers to the multitude of obstacles and adversaries that may stand in an individual's way. The lyrics speak of a determination to push through despite the odds being against the singer. He is not intimidated by the oppressive force and is ready to fight them off by telling himself that he won't let anyone hold him back.


The song also talks about the inner turmoil that accompanies this battle. The singer is struggling with the weight of his thoughts, going back and forth through his mind like the smoke from a cigarette. "And the message comin' from my eyes says leave it alone" refers to the message from his eyes which signifies the confusion he's facing internally. He then sings about getting away from the situation and 'finding a home,' which means finding a sense of belonging and contentment.


Overall, the song serves as an empowering message for individuals who feel they are struggling against the odds, and reminds them that they are capable of overcoming their obstacles and succeeding despite opposition.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm gonna fight 'em off
I will resist and not let them overcome me


A seven nation army couldn't hold me back
Even an army consisting of several nations won't be able to stop me


They're gonna rip it off
They aim to take away everything from me


Taking their time right behind my back
These people are patient and waiting for the right moment to strike


And I'm talkin' to myself at night
I have conversations with myself in the dark


Because I can't forget
Because I am unable to erase the memories of the past


Back and forth through my mind
These memories keep coming and going in my head


Behind a cigarette
I conceal my emotions by lighting a cigarette


And the message comin' from my eyes says leave it alone...
My eyes convey the message to let me be and leave me alone


Don't wanna hear about it
I don't want to listen to it


Every single one's got a story to tell
Everyone has their own experiences and tales to share


They all know about it
People are aware of what's going on


From the Queen of England to the hounds of hell
From the most powerful to the weakest entities, all have knowledge of it


If I catch it comin' back my way
If the harm comes back to me


I'm gonna serve it to you, you, you, you, you, you
I will give it back to the ones who caused it without hesitation


And that ain't what you want to hear
But the truth often hurts people, and they don't want to hear it


But that's what I'll do
That's how I will respond


And the feeling coming from my bones says find a home...
A sensation in my bones tells me I need to find a suitable place to live


Yeah, Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah
Expressing excitement and enthusiasm


I'm going to Wichita
I am planning to go to Wichita


Far from this opera forevermore
I aim to escape from all the dramatic events that occur in my life


I'm gonna work the straw
I will work hard to succeed


Make the sweat drip, drip out of every pore
I will work so hard that it will cause me to sweat profusely


And I'm bleeding, and I'm bleeding, and I'm bleeding
I am hurt physically and emotionally


Right before the lord
I am presenting my pain in front of the Lord


All the words are gonna bleed from me
All the emotions I've been holding back will come to the surface


And I will think no more
I won't dwell on my thoughts anymore


And the stains comin' from my blood tell me 'go back home'...
The blood stains indicate that I should go back to my roots and my original home




Writer(s): Jack White

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Sirro

Still the most disrespectful 1 chair turn ever. Dude is one of the best singers in voice history.

George Van Ooyen

💯 facts

Jeremy Moon

Still my favorite performance from The Voice 🙌🏼

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THAT voice incredible! 😮

Floreadsalot

i wish they would do a alumni show of some of the top non winners.

LuckyYasmine

best vocals ever in that show

pokiedi

Yup

Latoya Hill

Still one of the TOP 5 auditions on The Voice! His voice is soulful and AMAZING!

Fairy Hale

totally dominated THE VOICE 🎤

Rebecca Browning

My favorite singer ever on The Voice. He should’ve won that year.

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