Fight For Your Rights
Mötley Crüe Lyrics


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Can't break the chains
Can't solve the pain
Can't rhyme problem with reason

Not taking sides
Just asking why
Does the pain eat the children
Who wrote the Bible
Who set the laws
Are we left to history's flaws

And if you're out there
Then let me hear (hey)
And take a look in the mirror

Fight fight for your rights
Fight fight for your rights

Can't name no names
Of who's to blame
For cries out in the sky

We're all slaves to time
No color's right
Throw our hate into the fire

Martin Luther
Brought the truth
The color of our blood's the same

So break the chains
And solve the pains
And we all become one race

Fight fight for your rights
Fight fight for your rights

Oh, people, people
Is the scar too deep
You can't hold a man's soul
By the color of his keys
A tear of blood runs from my eye




But somehow I can never
Make you...cry...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Mötley Crüe's song "Fight for Your Rights" address the societal issues of pain, inequality, and the struggle for human rights. The first stanza alludes to the idea that some problems cannot be solved while others are stuck in chains that hinder their ability to overcome adversity. The question of why innocent children are forced to suffer from pain is also addressed in this section. The second stanza addresses the concepts of authority and history. The lyrics ask about the origins of religious and legal systems that have shaped our society and whether or not those systems are flawed. The lyrics implore us to question everything and take accountability for our own actions. Finally, the chorus repeats the message of the song, calling on individuals to fight for their rights and to break the chains that keep them from being free.


Line by Line Meaning

Can't break the chains
We find ourselves restricted by our past experiences and traumas, unable to break free from their hold over us.


Can't solve the pain
Despite our best efforts, some pain is too great to overcome or solve.


Can't rhyme problem with reason
Some problems can't be solved with simple logic or reason, they require a more nuanced approach.


Not taking sides
We should approach conflicts with an open mind and avoid taking sides before fully understanding the situation.


Just asking why
We should question the status quo and seek to understand the root causes of conflicts and problems.


Does the pain eat the children
The pain and suffering inflicted on society is passed down to future generations, affecting their well-being and mental health.


Who wrote the Bible
We should question the origins of our beliefs and knowledge, including religious texts.


Who set the laws
We should question the origin and intention of laws that govern our lives.


Are we left to history's flaws
Our understanding of history and the narratives we've been taught can be flawed and biased, affecting our perceptions of the present and future.


And if you're out there
If anyone is listening or paying attention to these questions and concerns,


Then let me hear (hey)
I invite them to respond and engage in a dialogue with me.


And take a look in the mirror
We should reflect on our own personal biases and prejudices before judging others.


Fight fight for your rights
We should actively resist oppression and fight for justice and equality.


Can't name no names
We can't always point to specific individuals or groups responsible for systemic issues and injustices.


Of who's to blame
We should avoid placing the blame solely on individuals and instead examine the larger societal structures at play.


For cries out in the sky
The pain and suffering of those oppressed is often ignored or unacknowledged by society.


We're all slaves to time
Time marches forward for all of us, and we cannot reverse or change the past.


No color's right
No one race or ethnicity is superior to another.


Throw our hate into the fire
We should release our hatred and biases to achieve greater understanding and empathy for others.


Martin Luther
Martin Luther King Jr. fought for racial equality in America.


Brought the truth
He exposed the harsh realities of racial inequality and sought to correct them.


The color of our blood's the same
Despite perceived differences, we are all human beings with the same fundamental makeup.


So break the chains
We should work to liberate ourselves and others from oppressive structures and attitudes.


And solve the pains
We should seek to alleviate the suffering caused by systemic issues and rectify underlying problems.


And we all become one race
By recognizing our shared humanity, we can break down the barriers that divide us.


Oh, people, people
Addressing the broader human community,


Is the scar too deep
Questioning whether the wounds of past injustices are too deep to heal.


You can't hold a man's soul
Indicating that one's worth and value cannot be determined solely by external factors such as race or ethnicity.


By the color of his keys
Metaphorically referring to the color of one's skin and the societal assumptions and biases associated with it.


A tear of blood runs from my eye
Expressing deep sadness and anger at the injustices and suffering experienced by marginalized communities.


But somehow I can never
Despite best efforts,


Make you...cry...
I cannot get others to recognize or care about the pain and injustices experienced by marginalized communities.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: NIKKI SIXX, MICK MARS

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