Won't Stand Down
Muse Lyrics


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I never believed that I would concede and let someone trample on me
You strung me along, I thought I was strong, but you were just gaslighting me
I've opened my eyes, and counted the lies, and now it is clearer to me
You are just a user, and an abuser, living vicariously

I never believed that I would concede and get myself blown asunder
You strung me along, I thought I was strong, but now you have pushed me under
I've opened my eyes, and counted the lies and now it is clearer to me
You are just a user, and an abuser, and I refuse to take it

Won't stand down
I'm growing stronger
Won't stand down
I'm owned no longer
Won't stand down
You've used me for too long, now die alone

Now I'm coming back, a counterattack, I'm playing you at your own game
I'm cutting you out, a shadow of doubt
Is gonna hang over your name
I've opened my eyes, I see your disguise
I will never see you the same
I know how to win, before you begin
I'll shoot you before you take aim

Now I'm coming back, a counterattack
A psychological war
I'm cutting you in, I'm under your skin
Now I'm gonna settle the score
I've opened my eyes, I see your disguise
I will never see you the same
I know how to win, before you begin
I'll shoot you before you take aim

Won't stand down
I'm growing stronger
Won't stand down
I'm owned no longer
Won't stand down
You've used me for too long, now die alone

Won't stand down
Breaking out
Won't stop now

Won't stand down
I'm growing stronger
Won't stand down
I'm owned no longer
Won't stand down
You've used me for too long, now die alone





I won't stand down
I won't stand down

Overall Meaning

Muse's "Won't Stand Down" is a powerful track about standing up to abusive and manipulative people in our lives. The lyrics describe the singer's struggle to regain their power after being repeatedly gaslighted and abused by someone. They realize that the person in question is a user who has been living through them and decide to take a stand. The chorus echoes this sentiment, declaring that the singer is growing stronger and won't be owned by the abuser anymore. In the second half of the song, the singer adopts a counterattack strategy, playing the abuser at their own game, and promising to settle the score.


The song follows a classic rock structure, with a pounding beat, driving guitar riffs, and an anthemic chorus designed to inspire listeners to fight back against their oppressors. The lyrics encourage individuals to stand up for themselves, recognize their own worth, and refuse to be used or manipulated. The tone is defiant and empowering, reminding listeners that they are capable of taking control of their lives and fighting for what's right.


Overall, "Won't Stand Down" is an uplifting track that delivers a strong message of resilience and empowerment. It's a reminder that we all have the power to stand up to bullies and abusers and regain control over our lives.


Line by Line Meaning

I never believed that I would concede and let someone trample on me
I never thought I'd let someone walk all over me


You strung me along, I thought I was strong, but you were just gaslighting me
You made me believe I was in control, but in reality, you were manipulating me


I've opened my eyes, and counted the lies, and now it is clearer to me
I've realized the truth, the lies and deceit that have been thrown at me


You are just a user, and an abuser, living vicariously
You are only taking advantage of me, using me for your own pleasure


Won’t stand down
I won't back down


I'm growing stronger
I'm becoming more powerful


I'm owned no longer
I'm not under your control anymore


You've used me for too long, now die alone
You've taken advantage of me long enough, now face your consequences


Now I'm coming back, a counterattack, I'm playing you at your own game
I'm returning with a vengeance, fighting back in the same way you played me


I'm cutting you out, a shadow of doubt, is gonna hang over your name
I'm eradicating you from my life, making sure that doubt and suspicion will follow you forever


I know how to win, before you begin, I'll shoot you before you take aim
I've learned how to beat you, so I'll make sure to act before you can even try to attack me


Won't stand down
I won't back down


Breaking out
Escaping from your grasp


Won't stop now
I won't give up


I won't stand down
I won't back down




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Matthew James Bellamy

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- LYRICS -
I never believed that I would concede
And let someone trample on me
You strung me along, I thought I was strong
But you were just gaslighting me
I've opened my eyes, and counted the lies
And now it is clearer to me
You are just a user and an abuser
Living vicariously
I never believed that I would concede
And get myself blown asunder
You strung me along, I thought I was strong
But now you have pushed me under
I've opened my eyes and counted the lies
And now it is clearer to me
You are just a user and an abuser
And I refuse to take it
Won't stand down
I'm growing stronger
Won't stand down
I'm owned no longer
Won't stand down
You've used me for too long
Now die alone
Now I'm coming back, a counterattack
I'm playing you at your own game
I'm cutting you out, a shadow of doubt
Is gonna hang over your name
I've opened my eyes, I see your disguise
I will never see you the same
I know how to win, before you begin
I'll shoot you before you take aim
Now I'm coming back, a counterattack
A psychological war
I'm cutting you in, I'm under your skin
Now I'm gonna settle the score
I've opened my eyes, I see your disguise
I will never see you the same
I know how to win, before you begin
I'll shoot you before you take aim
Won't stand down
I'm growing stronger
Won't stand down
I'm owned no longer
Won't stand down
You've used me for too long
Now die alone
Won't stand down
I'm growing stronger
Won't stand down
I'm owned no longer
Won't stand down
You've used me for too long
Now die alone



All comments from YouTube:

@elmundoDKBza

Muse ha regresado con mucho más poder este 2022.

@iammery

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@chxrlynch

Dkb muser 😳

@mistermkultra3114

Hola amigo , recuerdo que cuando se estrenó en Simulation Theory también estabas por acá

@dannalmeida8832

Te sigo desde hace mucho y saber que te gusta Muse hace quererte mas! Saludos.

@lobodecaza6830

He bro, te sigo, están con ganas tus videos

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@bruceburleson3550

I turn 70 in one week. I discovered Muse 2 years ago. Now, they are my favorite band. The new album does not disappoint.

@Cookie-hg4xb

Better late than never , you have great taste 👍

@dystopian2153

Awesome! Have you listened to their first album? So good

@Stormbreaker1173

Hope you had a great birthday!

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