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No Compromise
Krum Bums Lyrics
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We've been ripped off by democracy
Shot down, kicked down, in the face
We looked up there was nothing
[Chorus:]
You see this [x3]
NO COMPROMISE!
You see this [x3]
NO COMPROMISE!
(open your eyes, open your eyes)
See the stars and stripes so bright
They call out your name so you can fight
You want to kill, don't want to die
Well thats the role of a soldiers life
[Chorus]
Ripped off, lied to, no compromise
Ripped off, lied to, no compromise
Ripped off, lied to, NO COMPROMISE!
The song "No Compromise" by Krum Bums is an anthem of rebellion against the false promises and failures of democracy. It begins by addressing the USA directly, stating that its citizens have been cheated by this system. The band describes being kicked down and shot down, only to find nothing at the end of it all. This sense of betrayal is a theme throughout the song, as the band members call for a revolution against the forces suppressing them.
The chorus repeats the phrase "No Compromise" to emphasize the band's stance against compromise and complacency. They implore listeners to open their eyes and see the reality of the situation rather than clinging to the patriotic ideals represented by the American flag. The final lines of the song summarize the band's message: they have been ripped off and lied to, and they will not compromise until change is achieved.
Overall, "No Compromise" is a call to action for those who feel disillusioned with the political and social systems that dominate their lives. Krum Bums makes it clear that they will not be content with empty promises and half-hearted efforts - they demand real change and are willing to fight for it.
Line by Line Meaning
Hello, hello, hello to the USA
Greetings to the USA
We've been ripped off by democracy
Democracy has failed us
Shot down, kicked down, in the face
We have been physically and metaphorically abused
We looked up there was nothing
We have been left with nothing
You see this [x3] NO COMPROMISE!
We will not make any concessions
(no compromise, no compromise)
We will not back down
You see this [x3] NO COMPROMISE!
We will stand firm in our beliefs
(open your eyes, open your eyes)
Wake up and see the reality
See the stars and stripes so bright
The American flag is highly visible
They call out your name so you can fight
The flag is a call to action
You want to kill, don't want to die
You want to be a soldier, but not a casualty
Well thats the role of a soldiers life
Such is the duty of a soldier
Ripped off, lied to, no compromise
We have been taken advantage of, deceived, and will not concede
Ripped off, lied to, NO COMPROMISE!
We have been taken advantage of, deceived, and will stand firm in our beliefs
Contributed by Ruby P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
IAMDAVEAMI
oi
yes i know
hes short like a lepercon HAHAHA
he was int he crowd and i was like
WTF HE GO!!!
and i came closer tot he circle and there he was all lepercon dancing int he middle HAHAHHA
and then i went to grab and mic and what not and he was like..
NO MY MIC!!
HAHAHAH WTF!!!!
when i went to go see the casualties and when jeorge would let us scream into the mic and he has it hanging over we would grab it and scream into it and hand it back and he would tak eit back and strat sining back into it
and that was that....
if you go to a casualtie sshow now
ITS DEAD!!! the soudnis good what not but it feels dead like dead dead.....
even know this guy is a good singer it just doesnt match the casualties and the way jeorge sings it and the way he sounds....
30 years of him and this..... WTF!!!!!
THE END
::))
Lady Terror
If you've never seen these guys live, you need to! They put on a fuckin' killer show. I've seen them 5 times and they never get boring
Trevor Sobierajski
It took me a while to get into these guys. I liked them a little when I first heard them but they were different than what I was expecting. Now that I kept on listening to them I fucking love them! I can't get enough of them now, gonna buy their new album soon!
kayla munoz
I haven't seen these guys in years but I still love them. <3
Mafisto Waltz
same here
ONEOFHAM1
Oh, someones looking for attention
metalheadiguana20
I'd fucking love to see these guys live again. It's been years!
Justin Hall
Here are some fun facts about the krum bums. They have never turned a profit. Ask the IRS. They have a business checking account that hasn't had a dollar in it since 2008 and a credit card with a $900 limit that still has a balance of $400 from over five years ago. This music video cost around $200, all of which was spent on renting the location. The lights tree borrowed and John Hale shot, directed and edited it with his own equipment for free because he is awesome.
jordan poopsalot
@Deaf And Destruction (On the Piss Again) sorry you base the lifestyle off of the Avril Lavigne videos you heard on the kidz bop album almost a decade ago.
Jacob Pottala
that explains why the casualties suck now.
Deaf And Destruction (On the Piss Again)
Punk videos are about one thing: Posing