Stick To Your Guns
Mötley Crüe Lyrics

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Get a grip on yourself
Get in shape for tonight

Take a look at yourself or your dreams
You're losing sight
It just ain't right, it just ain't right

Hey man look at me I'm screaming

Are you watching me bleed, are you believin'

You got to stick to you guns
What's right for you ain't right for everyone
Ain't right for everyone
You got to stick to your guns
What's right for you ain't right for everyone
Ain't right for everyone

Too much too soon, too much for you
Every day has a hero, don't it though
Don't let it go
You gotta fight, it just ain't right

Hey man, look at me I'm screaming
Are you watching the green are you believin'

You got to stick to your guns
What's right for you ain't right for everyone
It ain't right for everyone
You got to stick to your guns
What's right for you ain't right for everyone
Ain't right for everyone

Hey man, look at me I'm screaming
Are you watching the green are you believin'
You got to stick to your guns
What's right for you ain't right for everyone
It ain't right for everyone
You got to stick to your guns
What's right for you ain't right for everyone

Ain't right for everyone...
Come along

Overall Meaning

Stick to Your Guns by Mötley Crüe can be interpreted as a song about staying true to yourself and not letting others influence you in making decisions that do not align with your values and beliefs. The first verse encourages the listener to take a step back and examine themselves or their dreams. It could be interpreted as a call to self-awareness - to make sure that what you want is still what you truly desire, and not just a manifestation of societal pressures. The pre-chorus speaks of the struggle to maintain individuality and not conform to other people's expectations, emphasizing that the path that may be right for you is not necessarily applicable to everyone.

The song's chorus serves as a powerful reminder to remain steadfast and to push through the challenges that come with being true to oneself. The phrase 'Stick to your guns' is a euphemism for staying on track and remaining committed to what you believe in, regardless of the pressures or oppositions you might encounter. The repetition of the phrase ‘What's right for you ain't right for everyone’ reinforces the idea that what works for one person may not work for another. The song's final verse urges the listener to fight for their beliefs and not let anyone compromise what they deem as valuable in life.

Line by Line Meaning

Get a grip on yourself
Take control of your emotions and actions

Get in shape for tonight
Prepare yourself for what's to come

Take a look at yourself or your dreams
Examine yourself or your goals

You're losing sight
You're losing focus on what's important

It just ain't right, it just ain't right
It's not fair or just

Hey man look at me I'm screaming
Pay attention to me, I'm passionate

Are you watching me bleed, are you believin'
Are you paying attention to my pain and struggles, do you support me?

You got to stick to you guns
Stay true to yourself and your beliefs

What's right for you ain't right for everyone
Not everyone has the same path, what works for you may not work for others

Ain't right for everyone
It's not fair or just for everyone

Too much too soon, too much for you
Taking on too much too quickly can be overwhelming