Draw the Line
P.O.D. Lyrics


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Brothers and sisters we're gonna draw the line
To forget about the problems abroad
But in the end we all have problems of our own
Gangs crack Racism and many people don't have hope

It probably don't matter much to you in the struggles
The time that we live but you don't know your future
So you better take time to give who's gonna draw the line?
We're gonna draw the line together

Forver and ever you must be thinking
I can't do a thing but look at me
I help when I sing where man can make a difference
Like Caesar Chavez and Dr. King

We all have the ability to release a positive capability
Whrere the youth is our responsibility
It's time to take a stand who's gonna draw the line?
We're gonna draw the line together

Forver and ever
Brothers and sisters we're gonna draw the line
To make people change
Yo I'm optimistic

Down with positivity
But yo I'm realistic
This line will be drawn over night
This is a struggle so prepare to fight

Who's gonna draw the line?




We're gonna draw the line together
Forever and ever

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to P.O.D.’s song “Draw The Line” address the issue of societal problems such as gangs, drugs, and racism. The song encourages listeners to take action and not turn a blind eye to these issues. The first verse acknowledges that problems abroad may be forgotten, but everyone has struggles of their own. The chorus asks, “Who’s gonna draw the line?” and states that together, we can make a difference. The second verse references historical figures like Caesar Chavez and Dr. King, who were able to make changes through their actions. The lyrics encourage the ability to release a positive capability within ourselves, and calls for unity to combat these issues.


In terms of interesting facts about the song, P.O.D. (Payable On Death) is a Christian metal band from California that formed in 1992. “Draw The Line” is the second track on their 2003 album “Payable On Death”. The album received mixed reviews, with some critics praising the band’s mix of heavy music and spiritual themes, while others criticized the lyrics as being too preachy. The band has since released multiple albums, with their most recent being “Circles” in 2018. The music video for “Draw The Line” was directed by Marcos Siega and shows the band performing in a desert location, with inter-cut scenes of people facing struggles such as poverty and addiction. The video was released in 2004 and can be viewed on YouTube. The song was featured in the video game “MX vs. ATV Unleashed” and has also been used in television shows and films such as “CSI: NY” and “Sucker Punch”.


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Line by Line Meaning

Brothers and sisters we're gonna draw the line
We are going to take a stand together


To forget about the problems abroad
We are going to focus on addressing issues within our own community


But in the end we all have problems of our own
We are not immune to the problems faced by others


Gangs crack Racism and many people don't have hope
There are a number of pervasive problems and issues that need to be addressed


It probably don't matter much to you in the struggles
Some people may not be easily affected by the problems present in society


The time that we live but you don't know your future
The future is unclear and we cannot predict what issues may arise


So you better take time to give who's gonna draw the line?
Everyone needs to put in effort to address societal problems


We're gonna draw the line together
Collective action is necessary to effect change


Forever and ever you must be thinking
You may think that a problem is too big to solve


I can't do a thing but look at me
However, even small actions can make a difference


I help when I sing where man can make a difference
Music has the power to inspire and bring people together to effect change


Like Caesar Chavez and Dr. King
These historical figures serve as examples of effective activism and leadership


We all have the ability to release a positive capability
Each of us has the potential to make positive change


Whrere the youth is our responsibility
It is crucial to involve and empower young people in the movement for change


It's time to take a stand who's gonna draw the line?
We must take action and not be passive in the face of societal problems


Forever and ever
The struggle for social justice must continue indefinitely


To make people change
The ultimate goal of drawing the line is to effect positive change in society


Yo I'm optimistic
Despite challenges, we remain hopeful about the potential for positive change


Down with positivity
We reject hollow optimism and instead strive for actionable change


But yo I'm realistic
At the same time, we acknowledge the difficulties inherent in effecting change


This line will be drawn over night
Real change takes time and effort, and will not happen immediately


This is a struggle so prepare to fight
Achieving change will not be easy and will require sustained effort


Who's gonna draw the line?
We all have a role to play in effecting positive change


We're gonna draw the line together
Collective action is key to achieving social justice


Forever and ever
This struggle for positive change must continue indefinitely




Lyrics © THE BICYCLE MUSIC COMPANY
Written by: MARCOS CURIEL, MARK TRAA DANIELS, NOAH C. BERNARDO, PAUL J. SANDOVAL

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Adam Ngangan

An absolute banger from the early days of P.O.D.

Fabio Sanches

Q.U.A.L.I.D.A.D.E

Juninho Miranda

Tem uma parte que parece a música do Sepultura "Ratamahatta": ZÉ DO CAIXÃO, ZUMBI, LAMPIÃO / ZÉ DO CAIXÃO, ZUMBI, LAMPIÃO
😂😂😂

Let's Think

I have this album, its a hard album to find online...

Rusty Kuntz

Take a little Rage/Suicidal/Downset & you get POD

CorduroyTears

It’s actually a house of suffering song they cover

川崎一弘

And 24-7spyz

Mark Bidwell

I.D.F. draws the line,

Lucas agricola

Set some mix of Cro-mags/Rage/The Crucified and come some roots of P.O.D.

Lucas agricola

​@ac phycos this music set some The Crucified/Cro Mags/Suicidal Tendencies influences. P.O.D. have much punk/hardcore influences

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