Gonna Have To Fight
SOA 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 lyrics of "Gonna Have To Fight" by Soa primarily talk about being in a tough situation where someone has either taken your money or is threatening to beat up your friend, and the only way out of it is to fight. The lyrics convey a sense of urgency and the need to take action. The song argues that giving in and walking away would not resolve the issue, and fighting is the only option left.
The first two lines suggest that when someone takes your money, you have two options: give it up or fight back. The song is about choosing the latter despite the risks involved. The line "but what does that leave you?" implies that giving up your money or walking away from the situation leaves you feeling like you have lost something important, and that the only way to regain control is by fighting.
In the next few lines, the song talks about how someone can feel cornered and helpless in such situations. The line, "if you move too slow, your ass is going to get kicked," highlights the sense of danger and urgency. The repeated phrase "Gonna have to fight" reinforces the message that taking action is the only solution.
Overall, the lyrics of the song are straightforward and direct, encouraging the listener to stand up for themselves and fight against adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Some guys got your money
You have been robbed by some people
Theres two things you can do.
You have two options to choose from
You can always give it up
You can easily surrender the money to the robbers
but what does that leave you?
But what will happen to you after giving up the money?
Some guy's got you cornered.
You are trapped and there is no escape
He thinks he got you licked
The robber believes he has won and can easily take your money
if you move too slow
If you don't act quickly enough
your ass is going to get kicked
You will be beaten up if you are not careful
Gonna have to fight [x4]
You have no choice but to fight back and defend yourself and your belongings
Some guys got your friend
Your friend has been attacked by some people
He wants to have a go
The attackers want to fight with your friend
they're going to beat him up
The attackers are planning to harm your friend physically
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