Gonna Have to Fight
S.O.A Lyrics
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Theres two things you can do.
You can always give it up
But what does that leave you?
Some guy's got you cornered.
He thinks he got you licked
If you move too slow
Gonna have to fight [x4]
Some guys got your friend
He wants to have a go
They're going to beat him up
If you move too slow
Gonna have to fight [x4]
The song "Gonna Have to Fight" by S.O.A is a powerful statement about standing up for oneself and not backing down in tough situations. The lyrics speak to feeling trapped and helpless in situations where other people hold power over you. The first verse tackles the concept of being robbed or extorted by someone who has the upper hand. The lyrics imply that giving in to their demands will only leave you with nothing, and suggest that the only viable solution is to fight back.
The second verse deals with the idea of a friend being in danger and the singer being the only one who can save them. The lyrics suggest that if they don't step up and fight, their friend will be beaten. The repetition of the phrase "Gonna have to fight" throughout the song emphasizes the inevitable nature of the situation and reinforces the idea that giving in is not an option.
Overall, "Gonna Have to Fight" is a powerful anthem about standing up for oneself and fighting back against the forces that seek to do harm.
Line by Line Meaning
Some guys got your money
You've been robbed, and someone has taken your money.
Theres two things you can do.
You have a choice between two options.
You can always give it up
One option is to surrender and give up what you have lost.
But what does that leave you?
If you give up, you're left with nothing and have lost everything.
Some guy's got you cornered.
You're stuck in a position where someone else has control over you.
He thinks he got you licked
The person who has you cornered believes they have won and you have no chance of escaping.
If you move too slow
If you don't act quickly enough, you will be in trouble.
Your ass is going to get kicked
If you don't act quickly, you will be physically hurt.
Gonna have to fight [x4]
Your only option is to fight back and defend yourself in order to get out of the situation.
Some guys got your friend
Your friend is being threatened or hurt by someone else.
He wants to have a go
The person who is hurting your friend wants to fight or harm them for no reason.
They're going to beat him up
The person or group harming your friend is planning to physically hurt them.
Gonna have to fight [x4]
To protect your friend, you have no choice but to fight back and defend them.
Contributed by Alyssa F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.