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Oi! Kobras Lyrics

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One, two, one two three go!

The right to choose, the right to lose,
You fucking tell me what to do,
You have us in mind when you make your laws,
Another soldier's name going on the wall...

A one way system, a one way mind,

Fuck you 'cause we're doing fine,
We don't need your lies or your brainwashed shit,
The kids of today won't deal with it!

[Chorus:]
Oi! Punx... with their boots n' braces,
Skinheads... stompin' on your faces,

The kids are standing fucking strong,
Unite and fight if you know it's wrong!

Overall Meaning

The song "Oi! Punx" by Oi! Kobras is a powerful statement against the control and oppression of the government and society. It starts with the basic message of every individual's right to choose and lose. The lyrics are a direct attack on the authorities who regulate and govern everything as per their wishes. The band holds them responsible for all their actions and questions their intentions behind making laws. Every soldier's name going on the wall is a reminder of the constant war and sacrifice made by the people for the greater good of their country. The singer points out the hypocrisy and corruption that exists within the system that the people have blindly accepted. The band's message is clear - they refuse to be controlled by any form of establishment.

The chorus, 'Oi! Punx... with their boots n' braces, Skinheads... stompin' on your faces, The kids are standing fucking strong, Unite and fight if you know it's wrong!', is a call to action for the youth and the rebels. The reference to Oi! Punx and Skinheads are deliberate, referring to the punk subculture and their firm beliefs in standing up for what they believe in. The kids of today won't deal with the constant brainwashing and manipulation by the government, and they will unite and fight back. This is a reminder to people around the world that the youth is the future and they will not accept any form of inequality or oppression. The song is a celebration of individualism, rebellion, and the punk culture's DIY attitude.

Line by Line Meaning

One, two, one two three go!
We're getting ready to start this song and fight for our rights.

The right to choose, the right to lose,
We have the right to make our own choices, even if it leads to failure.

You fucking tell me what to do,
We're tired of authority figures telling us what to do.

You have us in mind when you make your laws,
Politicians should be making laws that benefit us, the everyday people.

Another soldier's name going on the wall...
We're tired of war and seeing our friends and loved ones die for meaningless reasons.

A one way system, a one way mind,
Society doesn't allow for much individuality or freedom of thought.

Fuck you 'cause we're doing fine,
We don't need or want your approval, we're doing just fine on our own.

We don't need your lies or your brainwashed shit,
We won't accept the lies and propaganda you try to feed us to manipulate us.

The kids of today won't deal with it!
The younger generation won't put up with the same injustices and oppression as the older generations did.

Oi! Punx... with their boots n' braces,
We're part of the punk subculture and we represent ourselves through our fashion choices.

Skinheads... stompin' on your faces,
We're also part of the skinhead subculture, and we're not afraid to fight for our rights and beliefs.

The kids are standing fucking strong,
We're a powerful force that won't be silenced or ignored, and we're ready and willing to fight for what we believe in.

Unite and fight if you know it's wrong!
We need to come together and fight against oppression and injustice, and not just accept it as the norm.

Contributed by Mia K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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