Bully
Shinedown Lyrics
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Seems I’ve crossed a line again
For being nothing more than who I am
So break my bones and throw your stones
We all know that life ain’t fair
But there’s more of us we’re everywhere
We don’t have to take this back against the wall
All you’ll ever be is a fading memory of a bully
Make another joke while they hang another rope so lonely
Push them to the dirt till the words don’t hurt can you hear me
No one’s gonna cry on the very day you die you’re a bully
Think it through you can’t undo
Whenever I see black and blue I feel the past, I share the bruise
With everyone who’s come and gone
My head is clear my voice is strong, now I’m right here to right the wrong
We don’t have to take this back against the wall
We don’t have to take this we can end it all
All you’ll ever be is a fading memory of a bully
Make another joke while they hang another rope so lonely
Push them to the dirt till the words don’t hurt can you hear me
No one’s gonna cry on the very day you die you’re a bully
It’s 8 AM, the hell I’m in
Your voice is strong, now right the wrong
All you’ll ever be is a fading memory of a bully
Make another joke while they hang another rope so lonely
Push them to the dirt till the words don’t hurt can you hear me
No one’s gonna cry on the very day you die you’re a bully
All you’ll ever be is a fading memory of a bully
Make another joke while they hang another rope so lonely
Push them to the dirt till the words don’t hurt can you hear me
No one’s gonna cry on the very day you die you’re a bully
We don’t have to take this back against the wall
We don’t have to take this we can end it all
The lyrics to Shinedown's song "Bully" are an anthem for anyone who has ever been bullied or marginalized for simply being who they are. The song opens with the singer saying "It’s 8 AM, this hell I’m in, Seems I’ve crossed a line again, For being nothing more than who I am." These lines illustrate the pain and anxiety that come with being targeted for being different or standing out. The chorus is a powerful message to bullies everywhere: "All you’ll ever be is a fading memory of a bully, Make another joke while they hang another rope so lonely, Push them to the dirt till the words don’t hurt can you hear me, No one’s gonna cry on the very day you die you’re a bully."
The second verse talks about the shared trauma that comes from being bullied, saying "Whenever I see black and blue, I feel the past, I share the bruise, With everyone who’s come and gone, My head is clear my voice is strong, now I’m right here to right the wrong." The singer is speaking not only for themselves, but for anyone who has been hurt by bullies. The powerful refrain at the end of the song, "We don’t have to take this back against the wall, We don’t have to take this we can end it all," is a call to action for anyone who has ever been bullied to stand up and fight back.
Overall, "Bully" is a powerful song that speaks to a deeply personal and painful experience for many people. It offers a message of hope and encourages listeners to stand up for themselves and others who may be hurting.
Line by Line Meaning
It’s 8 AM, this hell I’m in
The singer is in a difficult situation that feels like a living hell
Seems I’ve crossed a line again
The singer has done something that others perceive as wrong or unacceptable
For being nothing more than who I am
The singer is being punished for simply being themselves
So break my bones and throw your stones
The singer is being physically and emotionally attacked by others
We all know that life ain’t fair
The unfair treatment the singer is facing is a common experience for many people
But there’s more of us we’re everywhere
The singer is not alone in their experience and there are others who understand and support them
We don’t have to take this back against the wall
The singer and their supporters do not have to accept this treatment and feel trapped and cornered
We don’t have to take this we can end it all
There are ways to stand up to bullies and end the cycle of abuse
All you’ll ever be is a fading memory of a bully
The bully's actions will be remembered long after they are gone, but they will be forgotten as people move on with their lives
Make another joke while they hang another rope so lonely
The bully's words hurt, and can sometimes lead to drastic consequences like suicide
Push them to the dirt till the words don’t hurt can you hear me
Even when the bully's physical actions don't leave a mark, their words can continue to cause pain
No one’s gonna cry on the very day you die you’re a bully
The bully will not be mourned when they are gone because of the pain they have caused in their lifetime
Think it through you can’t undo
The bully should consider the impact of their actions before they do something they can't take back
Whenever I see black and blue I feel the past, I share the bruise
The singer can empathize with others who have been through similar experiences, and the pain they feel is a reminder of their own past struggles
With everyone who’s come and gone
The singer has a connection with all those who have been victims of bullying, whether they are still present or not
My head is clear my voice is strong, now I’m right here to right the wrong
The singer is ready to stand up for themselves and others who have been bullied, and will not be silenced
Your voice is strong, now right the wrong
The singer's strong and powerful voice can be used to make a positive change and challenge the wrongs being done
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BRENT SMITH, DAVE BASSETT, ZACHARY MYERS
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Lyrics for anyone that wants them:
It’s 8 AM, this hell I’m in
Seems I’ve crossed a line again
For being nothing more than who I am
So break my bones and throw your stones
We all know that life ain’t fair
But there’s more of us we’re everywhere
We don’t have to take this back against the wall
We don’t have to take this we can end it all
All you’ll ever be is a fading memory of a bully
Make another joke while they hang another rope so lonely
Push them to the dirt till the words don’t hurt can you hear me
No one’s gonna cry on the very day you die you’re a bully
Think it through you can’t undo
Whenever I see black and blue I feel the past, I share the bruise
With everyone who’s come and gone
My head is clear my voice is strong, now I’m right here to right the wrong
We don’t have to take this back against the wall
We don’t have to take this we can end it all
All you’ll ever be is a fading memory of a bully
Make another joke while they hang another rope so lonely
Push them to the dirt till the words don’t hurt can you hear me
No one’s gonna cry on the very day you die you’re a bully
It’s 8 AM, the hell I’m in
Your voice is strong, now right the wrong
All you’ll ever be is a fading memory of a bully
Make another joke while they hang another rope so lonely
Push them to the dirt till the words don’t hurt can you hear me
No one’s gonna cry on the very day you die you’re a bully
All you’ll ever be is a fading memory of a bully
Make another joke while they hang another rope so lonely
Push them to the dirt till the words don’t hurt can you hear me
No one’s gonna cry on the very day you die you’re a bully
We don’t have to take this back against the wall
We don’t have to take this we can end it all
Raf Merton
As a former bully who was bullying people because i was bullied myself, i love this song and want to say "sorry for what i did to you' every time i here this song.
I was violent because i was violented, that sux. Sorry to everyone i've hurt in my life.
Great song, remind me of my young year. I was 22 years old at when the some was aired, the time when the neo-metal wave (even if it was soft metal for me) told me that you don't need to hurt anyone even if someone hurt you. That's logical since i'm an adult but when i was 15 years old that was difficult to manage. Keeping what this anger that other people gave me was so hard. Now when someone try to hurt me for free, i am sad for them because i know something goes wrong for them.
And i use thai boxing i've learned after college if they are too dangerous. I'm not jesus, slap me and i'll fuck you up.
Nunya Biznass
It’s 2023 and these lyrics and this video are relevant AF!!! Thank you Shinedown. For all of it! Hardest working band in the industry. ✌️
Austin Garnett
wait till you see them live there truly amazing
GravityK2-293b
Only Shinedown could be this cool while covering a serious topic such as bullying.
The amount of truth this band pumps out is remarkable.
Just Some Guy without a Mustache
Not only does this song support literally everyone who’s experienced bullying but this is genuinely one of the catchiest songs I’ve ever heard at the same time.
Declan Allen
Take my upvote legend, and good comment lol
SarahTheIdiot
Holy sh!t it's you. Never knew you listened to Shinedown. You're awesome, man.
Vergil
YOU ARE EVERYWHERE
dha12oks
They actually played this live at Nottingham on the 29th, fucking loved it!
Ronin R
Choas_Lord_512 I'm your huckleberry
Donald Hale
Still brings chills down an old man’s spine when I listen. Love it