Battle Cry
Ludo Lyrics


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Oh, is there anything left to say?
You been down so long, you've forgotten to believe (in yourself)
You're watching it slip away
You been kicked around, they got you on your knees
But they're all the same
They laugh and walk away
And they think you'll turn around and go back home
Back at home, they said
You'd never win
You don't just climb the hill and grab the crown
But they're all the same
Scared of judgment day
And they're sure you'll turn around and go back home
But no

We are young, but we will never die
We won't give up, this is our battle cry
We will defeat the other guy!

Gonna sit there in defeat?
You better suck it up boy, and get up off the ground (where's your pride?)
You forget they made you bleed?
They kicked you like a dog when you were down
If there's anyone (anyone)
Lookin' out above (lookin' out)
Then they'll never see us coming to reclaim
Our glorious day

We are young, but we will never die
We won't give up, this is our battle cry
We dreamed the dreams, now we will fight the fight
We will defeat the other guys!

And we'll eat their dreams until they die inside
We'll raise their kids and commandeer their wives
We'll curse their gods and drink up all their wine
We will defeat the other guys!




We will defeat the other guy!
We will defeat the other guy!

Overall Meaning

The song "Battle Cry" by Ludo is a powerful anthem about perseverance and the refusal to give up in the face of adversity. The opening lyrics express a sense of hopelessness and despair, but quickly turn towards a call to action. The message is clear: despite being knocked down repeatedly and facing ridicule and scorn from others, the singer and their peers will not be deterred. The chorus is a rallying cry, vowing to never give up and to fight until victory is achieved.


The second verse speaks to the doubters and naysayers who have dismissed and underestimated the singer and their allies. They may have been told that they were not capable of achieving their goals, that they were doomed to fail, but this song is a declaration that they cannot and will not be held down by these negative forces. The lyrics are confrontational and assertive, calling out anyone who dares to try and stop them.


The bridge of the song is perhaps the most intense, with its vivid imagery of revenge against those who have tried to stand in the singer's way. However, the ultimate goal is not to harm others, but rather to prevail and achieve greatness despite the odds. The final repetition of the chorus is a stirring reminder that the battle cry will continue to echo, even as the battle rages on.


Overall, "Battle Cry" is a powerful statement of defiance and determination, appealing to anyone who has ever felt like giving up. It is a musical embodiment of the human spirit, celebrating resilience and the refusal to be defeated by any challenge.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh, is there anything left to say?
Is there anything left to be said about your current situation?


You been down so long, you've forgotten to believe (in yourself)
You've been in a bad situation for so long that you've forgotten to have faith in yourself.


You're watching it slip away
You see your hope, your dream, your faith being lost or taken away from you little by little.


You been kicked around, they got you on your knees
You have been beaten up so bad, that you're now on your knees.


But they're all the same
The people who have beaten you up are all similar in their actions.


They laugh and walk away
The people who've hurt you tend to laugh and leave the scene.


And they think you'll turn around and go back home
They expect you to give up and retreat back to your comfort zone.


Back at home, they said
People from your hometown told you something.


You'd never win
They had no faith in your abilities ever to succeed.


You don't just climb the hill and grab the crown
Reaching the top and winning isn't achieved via an easy climb.


But they're all the same
The people from your hometown are similar to the earlier subject.


Scared of judgment day
They fear being held accountable for their wrong deeds.


And they're sure you'll turn around and go back home
They believe you'll give up and leave because they don't think you can succeed.


We are young, but we will never die
We are young, but our hope and spirit will never wither with time.


We won't give up, this is our battle cry
We will not defeat ourselves, instead, we will make our opponents lose.


We will defeat the other guy!
We will triumph over our enemies.


Gonna sit there in defeat?
Are you just going to accept defeat?


You better suck it up boy, and get up off the ground (where's your pride?)
You have to raise yourself with dignity and rise from the ground.


You forget they made you bleed?
Have you forgotten that your enemies have hurt you?


They kicked you like a dog when you were down
They defeated you when you had already been beaten down.


If there's anyone (anyone)
If anyone is watching,


Lookin' out above (lookin' out)
Watching from a place on high,


Then they'll never see us coming to reclaim
They wouldn't expect us to reobtain our earlier position.


Our glorious day
The day where we emerge victorious.


We dreamed the dreams, now we will fight the fight
We dreamt of our goal, and now we shall face prosperity.


And we'll eat their dreams until they die inside
We will eliminate them and their dreams with persistence.


We'll raise their kids and commandeer their wives
We'll undermine their authority, take over their kin, and stake claim to their women.


We'll curse their gods and drink up all their wine
We'll disrespect their higher powers and take what's left of their resources.


We will defeat the other guys!
We'll emerge victoriously, and the opponents will suffer defeat.


We will defeat the other guy!
We'll come out on top.


We will defeat the other guy!
We'll win, we'll be successful.




Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, THE BICYCLE MUSIC COMPANY
Written by: ANDREW VOLPE, MATTHEW PALERMO, TIMOTHY CONVY, TIMOTHY FERRELL

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