Life Won't Wait
Rancid Lyrics


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Jesus and his ? wage a final war
Religious self-prestigious keep the quest for the holy grail
The eye atop the pyramid is open and awake
The Pagans hold the rituals and the fire won't begin to say:

[Chorus]
Division is the new world order.
Division is the new world order.
Division is the new world order.
Come along and tell your sister and your brother.

The force of war, dynamite blast
Rides on the weak and the poor
Don't want to see my brother in pain when the man fights big man's wars
Don't know nothing 'bout no red, white and blue

Little men, big ?
Too many win, nobody lose
? choose

[Chorus]

The conscience of the public can not be put to sleep
The conglomerate of the nations has no bounds in which they seek
Was it the Mob tellin' the CIA to install/restore this state of fear
How many of us wish we were up to Kennedy's ear?
Say

[Chorus]

See them try to rule the world
We don't know why
Why they want to rule the world
Cuya ?

Only white men and black men's ? the white power ?
The guns of mass destruction, them fighting about
Buying the world is only so much money
Here they come ? in the knees

World wide hunger ? one fear
Well gangster treaties who keep us in fear
How much more cannot people deal?
Need no more division

Need no more pride and I, I will keep on fighting to keep what's mine
We the people speaking our mind
And once more, would you say it for me now?

Dynamite blast of the force of war
Government rides on the weak and poor
Don't want to see my brother in pain no more
When the little man fights all the big man's war

? victimize
Mental slavery with the clever disguise
Our prides on our people must rise
Decide your fate

Life won't wait!
Life won't wait!
Oh, life won't wait!





[Chorus: x2]

Overall Meaning

The song "Life Won't Wait" by Rancid is an insightful take on the state of the world from the band’s perspective. The lyrics talk about the final war waged by Jesus and his followers against religious self-prestigious people in search of the holy grail. The band claims that the new world order is one that is ruled by division, where people are pitted against each other. The song’s chorus repeats this mantra of “Division is the new world order” and urges listeners to tell their sisters and brothers about this new world order.


The lyrics go on to talk about the force of war and dynamite blasts, which ride on the backs of the weak and poor. The band expresses their discontent with seeing their brothers in pain and fighting big man’s wars. They also claim that they know nothing about the red, white, and blue, implying that nationalism is irrelevant to them. The song talks about how people are victimized and subjected to mental slavery with clever disguises. It urges people to rise, overcome their divisions, and decide their fate.


Line by Line Meaning

Jesus and his ? wage a final war
The religious people are engaged in a final battle


Religious self-prestigious keep the quest for the holy grail
Religious people seek power and prestige for themselves while searching for some unattainable goal


The eye atop the pyramid is open and awake
The symbolic eye on top of the pyramid, associated with Illuminati, is alert and aware


The Pagans hold the rituals and the fire won't begin to say:
Pagans perform their religious rituals and ceremonies with zeal


Division is the new world order.
Separation and disunity have become the norm


Come along and tell your sister and your brother.
Encouraging others to spread the message


The force of war, dynamite blast
The military might of nations is devastating


Rides on the weak and the poor
Vulnerable people bear the brunt of conflicts


Don't want to see my brother in pain when the man fights big man's wars
People don't want to witness their loved ones suffer on account of unjust wars


Don't know nothing 'bout no red, white and blue
The artist doesn't understand the patriotic symbols of their country


Little men, big ?
Powerful people take advantage of the weak


Too many win, nobody lose
Winning comes at the expense of others, leading to widespread suffering


? choose
There are choices that people have to make to fight against injustice


The conscience of the public can not be put to sleep
The public's awareness can never be suppressed


The conglomerate of the nations has no bounds in which they seek
Governments are not confined in their pursuit of power and control


Was it the Mob tellin' the CIA to install/restore this state of fear
A conspiracy theory about powerful people working together to create a fearful atmosphere


How many of us wish we were up to Kennedy's ear?
People wish they had the power and influence of John F. Kennedy to make a difference


See them try to rule the world
Some people aspire to global domination


We don't know why
The singer is unable to understand the reasons behind such aspirations


Buying the world is only so much money
Money can't buy everything, especially not world domination


Here they come ? in the knees
Those aspiring to dominate the world will eventually face consequences


World wide hunger ? one fear
The fear of widespread hunger and poverty affects people globally


Well gangster treaties who keep us in fear
Agreements made behind closed doors that benefit the elite at the cost of ordinary people


How much more cannot people deal?
People can't handle any more suffering and injustice


Need no more division
The singer wants unity and solidarity among people


Need no more pride and I, I will keep on fighting to keep what's mine
The singer is willing to fight for their rights and possessions


We the people speaking our mind
People expressing their honest opinions and feelings


Dynamite blast of the force of war
A metaphorical explosion of violence and aggression


Government rides on the weak and poor
Those in power take advantage of vulnerable groups


When the little man fights all the big man's war
Ordinary people suffer when powerful groups engage in wars and conflicts


? victimize
People are subjected to oppression and victimization


Mental slavery with the clever disguise
Oppression is subtle but powerful, entrapping people mentally


Our prides on our people must rise
People should be proud of their identity and culture


Decide your fate
People have the power to determine the course of their lives


Life won't wait!
Time is precious and fleeting, and one should make the most of it


Oh, life won't wait!
Reemphasizing the importance of living in the moment


Cuya ?
Unclear lyrics that cannot be accurately interpreted


[Chorus]
Repeating the message that division and disunity are the current global order


[Chorus: x2]
Repeating the chorus twice to emphasize the song's message




Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: LARS FREDERIKSEN, MARK ANTHONY MYRIE, TIMOTHY MARK ARMSTRONG, VICTOR RUGGIERO

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JAIME CÉSAR SÁNCHEZ ZAMORA

Teach the children an' disciples wage your brand of war
Religious and prestigious keep the quest for the holy grail
The eye atop the pyramid is open and awake
The pagans hold the rituals and the quiet world begins to sing

Division is the new world order
Division is the new world order
Division is the new world order
Come along and tell your sister and your brother

The force of war, dynamite blast rides on the weak and the poor
Don't want to see my brother in pain when the little man fights big man's wars
Don't know nothing 'bout no red, white and blue
Little men, and the big man too
Too many win, nobody lose choose
It all comes down to what you choose

Division is the new world order
Division is the new world order
Division is the new world order
Come along and tell your sister and your brother

The conscience of the public cannot be put to sleep
The conglomerate of the nations has no bounds in which they seek
Was it the mob tellin' the CIA to install this state of fear
How many of us wish we were up to John F. Kennedy's ear?
I say

Division is the new world order
Division is the new world order
Division is the new world order
Come along and tell your sister and your brother

See them trying to rule the world
We don't know why
Why they want to rule the world
Cuya...

Only white men come and install the white power
With the mass destruction, them fighting about
While the world is under so much bondage
Here they come illuminati business

World wide they roam to keep us in fear
Well gangster treaties who keep us in fear
How much more can our people bear?
Need no more division

Need no more borderline
I will keep on fighting to keep what's mine
We the people speaking our mind
And once more, would you say for me now?

Dynamite blast with the force of war
Government rides on the weak and poor
Don't want to see my brother in pain no more
When the little man fights all the big man's war

The senteries victimize
Mental slavery with the clever disguise
Our prides and our people must rise
Decide your fate

And life won't wait!
Life won't wait
Oh, life won't wait

Division is the new world order (life won't wait)
Division is the new world order (life won't wait)
Division is the new world order (life won't wait)
Come along and tell your sister and your brother

Division is the new world order
Division is the new world order
Division is the new world order
Division is the new world order

Division is the new world order
Division is the new world order
Division is the new world order
Come along and tell your sister and your brother



enrico malatesta

Teach the children and disciples to wage a brand of war
Religious and prestigious keep the quest for the holy grail
The eye atop the pyramid is open and awake
The pagans own the rituals and the quiet world begins to say

[Chorus:]
The vision is a new world order
The vision is a new world order
The vision is a new world order
Come along and tell your sister and your brother

[Tim]
The force of war, dynamite blast, writhes on the weak and the poor
Don't wanna see my brother in pain
When the little man fighting all big men's wars
Don't know nothing 'bout no red, white and blue
Little men bring the big man too
Too many win, nobody lose, it all comes down to what will they choose

[Chorus]

[Lars]
The conscience of the public can not be put to sleep
The conglomerate of the nations has no bounds in which they seek
Was it the mob tellin' the CIA to put us all in this state of fear
How many of us wish we were at Jeff Kennedy's hearing say

[Chorus]

[Buju]
See them try to rule the world
We don't know why
Why they want to rule the world
Coooya!
Only white men and black men's..among the white power
The guns of mass destruction, them fighting about
Buying the world is only so much money
Here they come to bring him down to his knees
World wide hunger ? one fear
Well gangster treaties who keep us in fear
How much more can our people bear?
Need no more division
Need no more pride and I
I will keep on fighting to keep what's mine
We the people speaking our mind
And once more, would you say it for me now?

[Tim]
Dynamite blast of the force of war
Government rides on the weak and poor
Don't want to see my brother in pain no more
When the little man fights all the big men's war

[Buju]
upset and dem victimize
Mental slavery with the clever disguise
Our prides on our people must rise
Decide your fate but
Life won't wait
Life won't wait
Oh, life won't wait



Michael Rexrode

Lars]
Teach the children and disciples to wage a brand of war
Religious and prestigious keep the quest for the holy grail
The eye atop the pyramid is open and awake
The pagans own the rituals and the quiet world begins to say

[Chorus:]
The vision is a new world order
The vision is a new world order
The vision is a new world order
Come along and tell your sister and your brother

[Tim]
The force of war, dynamite blast, writhes on the weak and the poor
Don't wanna see my brother in pain
When the little man fighting all big men's wars
Don't know nothing 'bout no red, white and blue
Little men bring the big man too
Too many win, nobody lose, it all comes down to what will they choose

[Chorus]

[Lars]
The conscience of the public can not be put to sleep
The conglomerate of the nations has no bounds in which they seek
Was it the mob tellin' the CIA to put us all in this state of fear
How many of us wish we were at Jeff Kennedy's hearing say

[Chorus]

[Buju]
See them try to rule the world
We don't know why
Why they want to rule the world
Cuya!
Only white men and black men's..? the white power ?
The guns of mass destruction, them fighting about
Buying the world is only so much money
Here they come to bring him down to his knees
World wide hunger ? one fear
Well gangster treaties who keep us in fear
How much more can our people bear?
Need no more division
Need no more pride and I
I will keep on fighting to keep what's mine
We the people speaking our mind
And once more, would you say it for me now?

[Tim]
Dynamite blast of the force of war
Government rides on the weak and poor
Don't want to see my brother in pain no more
When the little man fights all the big men's war

[Buju]
? victimize
Mental slavery with the clever disguise
Our prides on our people must rise
Decide your fate but
Life won't wait
Life won't wait
Oh, life won't wait

[Chorus x2]



Hans Hans

Jesus and his ? wage a final war
Religious self-prestigious keep the quest for the holy grail
The eye atop the pyramid is open and awake
The Pagans hold the rituals and the fire won't begin to say:
Division is the new world order.
Division is the new world order.
Division is the new world order.
Come along and tell your sister and your brother.
The force of war, dynamite blast
Rides on the weak and the poor
Don't want to see my brother in pain when the man fights big man's wars
Don't know nothing 'bout no red, white and blue
Little men, big ?
Too many win, nobody lose
? choose
Division is the new world order.
Division is the new world order.
Division is the new world order.
Come along and tell your sister and your brother.
The conscience of the public can not be put to sleep
The conglomerate of the nations has no bounds in which they seek
Was it the Mob tellin' the CIA to install/restore this state of fear
How many of us wish we were up to Kennedy's ear?
Say
Division is the new world order.
Division is the new world order.
Division is the new world order.
Come along and tell your sister and your brother.
See them try to rule the world
We don't know why
Why they want to rule the world
Cuya ?
Only white men and black men's ? the white power ?
The guns of mass destruction, them fighting about
Buying the world is only so much money
Here they come ? in the knees
World wide hunger ? one fear
Well gangster treaties who keep us in fear
How much more cannot people deal?
Need no more division
Need no more pride and I, I will keep on fighting to keep what's mine
We the people speaking our mind
And once more, would you say it for me now?
Dynamite blast of the force of war
Government rides on the weak and poor
Don't want to see my brother in pain no more
When the little man fights all the big man's war
? victimize
Mental slavery with the clever disguise
Our prides on our people must rise
Decide your fate
Life won't wait!
Life won't wait!
Oh, life won't wait!
Division is the new world order.
Division is the new world order.
Division is the new world order.
Come along and tell your sister and your brother.
Division is the new world order.
Division is the new world order.
Division is the new world order.
Come along and tell your sister and your brother.



All comments from YouTube:

Draining Endorphins

I'm not too much of a Rancid fan but this album has some seriously awesome energy. This song totally marks a part of my life.

Justin Bach

Man they hit the nail on the head if you pay attention to politics at all this songs explains exactly what has been happening in America.

Christian Michon

My first album of rancid in 1998's... I still love it...

Steve Connor

this my second Rancid album it's sounds just as good as when I first listened to it I'll never grow tired of listening to it

JAIME CÉSAR SÁNCHEZ ZAMORA

Teach the children an' disciples wage your brand of war
Religious and prestigious keep the quest for the holy grail
The eye atop the pyramid is open and awake
The pagans hold the rituals and the quiet world begins to sing

Division is the new world order
Division is the new world order
Division is the new world order
Come along and tell your sister and your brother

The force of war, dynamite blast rides on the weak and the poor
Don't want to see my brother in pain when the little man fights big man's wars
Don't know nothing 'bout no red, white and blue
Little men, and the big man too
Too many win, nobody lose choose
It all comes down to what you choose

Division is the new world order
Division is the new world order
Division is the new world order
Come along and tell your sister and your brother

The conscience of the public cannot be put to sleep
The conglomerate of the nations has no bounds in which they seek
Was it the mob tellin' the CIA to install this state of fear
How many of us wish we were up to John F. Kennedy's ear?
I say

Division is the new world order
Division is the new world order
Division is the new world order
Come along and tell your sister and your brother

See them trying to rule the world
We don't know why
Why they want to rule the world
Cuya...

Only white men come and install the white power
With the mass destruction, them fighting about
While the world is under so much bondage
Here they come illuminati business

World wide they roam to keep us in fear
Well gangster treaties who keep us in fear
How much more can our people bear?
Need no more division

Need no more borderline
I will keep on fighting to keep what's mine
We the people speaking our mind
And once more, would you say for me now?

Dynamite blast with the force of war
Government rides on the weak and poor
Don't want to see my brother in pain no more
When the little man fights all the big man's war

The senteries victimize
Mental slavery with the clever disguise
Our prides and our people must rise
Decide your fate

And life won't wait!
Life won't wait
Oh, life won't wait

Division is the new world order (life won't wait)
Division is the new world order (life won't wait)
Division is the new world order (life won't wait)
Come along and tell your sister and your brother

Division is the new world order
Division is the new world order
Division is the new world order
Division is the new world order

Division is the new world order
Division is the new world order
Division is the new world order
Come along and tell your sister and your brother

MANTRA

"division" or "the vision"? thanks

Richard Koning

Thanks! 😊❤

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Star Coelho

Best lyrics ever! True lyrics relevant.

win kartiko

2016 and still love this song

Bobert

Thank you Vic Ruggiero for your contribution on this album. NYC ska baby!

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