Seven Nation Army
Seven Nation Army Lyrics


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I'm gonna fight 'em all
A seven nation army couldn't hold me back
They're gonna rip it off
Taking their time right behind my back

And I'm talking to myself at night
Because I can't forget
Back and forth through my mind
Behind a cigarette
And the message coming from my eyes
Says leave it alone

Don't want to hear about it
Every single one's got a story to tell
Everyone knows about it
From the Queen of England to the hounds of hell

And if I catch it coming back my way
I'm gonna serve it to you
And that ain't what you want to hear
But that's what I'll do
And the feeling coming from my bones
Says find a home

I'm going to Wichita
Far from this opera for evermore
I'm gonna work the straw
Make the sweat drip out of every pore
And I'm bleeding, and I'm bleeding, and I'm bleeding
Right before the lord
All the words are gonna bleed from me
And I will sing no more




And the stains coming from my blood
Tell me go back home

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Seven Nation Army by The White Stripes speak about the empowering feeling of being able to overcome any obstacle and opposition standing in one's way, no matter how strong or numerous they may be. The singer of the song vows to fight all his detractors and opponents, and nothing can hold him back, not even seven nations working together against him. The lines "they're gonna rip it off, taking their time right behind my back" suggest that his opponents are trying to rip off his achievements, but they cannot outdo him. He talks to himself at night, reflecting on his unwavering determination and his unyielding spirit that keeps him going.


The chorus conveys a sense of indifference towards others' opinions and a strong message to leave him alone, highlighting his self-reliance and independence. He is not interested in hearing about anyone else's story because he knows that every individual has one to tell. No matter how different their experiences may be, everyone knows what it feels like to fight and conquer their challenges. The line "from the Queen of England to the hounds of hell" illustrates how this victory is not limited to a privileged few, but anyone who perseveres can attain it.


The second part of the song depicts the singer's journey to Wichita, where he plans to work hard and make a living. He bleeds and sweats for his work, and his blood and sweat represent his struggles and battles. As he reaches the end of his journey, he feels like he has nothing left to give, and his words will bleed no more. The stains from his blood tell him to go back home, as if he has accomplished everything he set out to do.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm gonna fight 'em all
Determined to overcome all obstacles.


A seven nation army couldn't hold me back
Unstoppable, even against overwhelming forces.


They're gonna rip it off
The opposition will try to tear one down.


Taking their time right behind my back
Opposition lurking, waiting for one to slip up.


And I'm talking to myself at night
Internal conflict and self doubt.


Because I can't forget
Haunted by past events.


Back and forth through my mind
Constantly replaying old memories.


Behind a cigarette
Using vices to cope with stress.


And the message coming from my eyes
Body language indicating a desire for peace.


Says leave it alone
Avoiding confrontation.


Don't want to hear about it
Sick of hearing about other people's problems.


Every single one's got a story to tell
Everyone has their own struggles.


Everyone knows about it
News spreads quickly, even to the highest levels of power.


From the Queen of England to the hounds of hell
Affects everyone, regardless of status.


And if I catch it coming back my way
Preparing to retaliate if necessary.


I'm gonna serve it to you
Will fight back with full force.


And that ain't what you want to hear
Warning the opposition to back off.


But that's what I'll do
Will fight to protect oneself and others.


And the feeling coming from my bones
Intuition telling one to find stability.


Says find a home
Searching for a place of belonging and safety.


I'm going to Wichita
Leaving one's current situation and heading towards a new start.


Far from this opera for evermore
Avoiding drama and tension from one's past life.


I'm gonna work the straw
Willing to work hard to achieve success.


Make the sweat drip out of every pore
Willing to go to any lengths to achieve goals.


And I'm bleeding, and I'm bleeding, and I'm bleeding
Physical and emotional pain from past experiences.


Right before the lord
Feeling judged and exposed.


All the words are gonna bleed from me
Letting go of all emotional baggage and expressing oneself fully.


And I will sing no more
Leaving behind old habits and ways of expressing oneself.


And the stains coming from my blood
Leaving behind the past and returning home to start anew.


Tell me go back home
Telling oneself to find peace and stability in a familiar place.




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Lyrics:
I'm gonna fight 'em off
A seven nation army couldn't hold me back
They're gonna rip it off
Taking their time right behind my back
And I'm talking to myself at night
Because I can't forget
Back and forth through my mind
Behind a cigarette

And the message coming from my eyes
Says "Leave it alone"

Don't want to hear about it
Every single one's got a story to tell
Everyone knows about it
From the Queen of England to the Hounds of Hell
And if I catch it coming back my way
I'm gonna serve it to you
And that ain't what you want to hear
But that's what I'll do

And the feeling coming from my bones
Says "Find a home"

I'm going to Wichita
Far from this opera forevermore
I'm gonna work the straw
Make the sweat drip out of every pore
And I'm bleeding, and I'm bleeding, and I'm bleeding
Right before the Lord
All the words are gonna bleed from me
And I will sing no more

And the stains coming from my blood
Tell me "Go back home"



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@yungcuz355

0% naked girls
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100% triangles

@horatio1316

It's mesmerizing isn't it

@jahelthegamer6827

Yes

@siankdieno

2:00 circles

@m.i.a3430

Yep definitely triangles

@JeffreyBernabe

Illuminati Intensifies

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@wonton_7708

I liked the part where they zoomed in on the person in the triangle. Cool part.

@mordecai6106

Waahaa _1 same

@abdielsilva4802

I was hoping someone said that's the whole song so I could say woooosh

@ragingcanadian9526

3 guys bro like that’s the entire song that they zoom in broooo

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